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Updated their dog license tag system

By Press release submission | Feb 1, 2022

Kent County has updated their dog license tag system.

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Five professional licenses issued in Kent in January

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Feb 1, 2022

There were five professional licenses issued in Kent during January, a 25 percent increase over the previous month, according to data provided by Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).

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Commissioner Stephen Wooden appointed as Minority Vice-Chair of the Board

By Press release submission | Feb 1, 2022

This morning, the Kent County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to appoint Commissioner Stephen Wooden as Minority Vice-Chair of the Board.

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Eric Winstrom named Grand Rapids police chief

By Press release submission | Feb 1, 2022

City Manager Mark Washington has selected Eric Winstrom, a commander of the Chicago Police Department, to serve as Grand Rapids’ next police chief. Winstrom is expected to begin his work leading the Grand Rapids Police Department (GRPD) on March 7, replacing Police Chief Eric Payne who will retire from the department Mar 4.

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Kent County ranks 4th in issuing professional licenses in November 2021

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Feb 1, 2022

There were seven professional licenses issued in Kent County in November 2021, a 63.2-percent decrease from the same month of the previous year, according to the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).

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Grand Rapids tennis player Elliott Murray ranks in Boys' 12 doubles bracket in December 2021

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jan 31, 2022

Grand Rapids tennis player Elliott Murray won 30 points playing doubles tournaments in the junior Boys’ 12 category of the United States Tennis Association by December 2021.

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Kent County ranks 5th in issuing professional licenses in October 2021

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jan 31, 2022

There were four professional licenses issued in Kent County in October 2021, a 78.9-percent decrease from the same month of the previous year, according to the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).

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Kent County ranks 4th in issuing professional licenses in September 2021

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jan 30, 2022

There were 11 professional licenses issued in Kent County in September 2021, a 120-percent increase over the same month of the previous year, according to the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).

How many points did Oliver Caldwell from Grand Rapids win in Boys' 12 doubles USTA competitions by December 2021?

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jan 29, 2022

Grand Rapids tennis player Oliver Caldwell won 1,869 points playing doubles tournaments in the junior Boys’ 12 category of the United States Tennis Association by December 2021.

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Grand Rapids Reporter area weekly mass times

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jan 29, 2022

The following parishes in the Grand Rapids Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Griffins shut out by visiting Admirals

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Jan 28, 2022

The Grand Rapids Griffins missed out on a game-tying goal as time was winding down and dropped a 1-0 game to the visiting Milwaukee Admirals on Wednesday.

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Grand Rapids Symphony to perform 'New World Symphony' concert

By Karen Kidd | Jan 28, 2022

The music of Antonin Dvořák and others will be among the works presented during Grand Rapids Symphony's "New World" concert next weekend

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'Americans deserve to have their election protected': Norton backs voter ID requirements in Michigan

By Emily Bevard | Jan 28, 2022

U.S. congressional candidate Tom Norton has joined the calls for increased Michigan voter ID requirements, citing a recent polling showing overwhelming support from state residents on the issue.

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4 Carnival/Amusement licenses set to expire during Q1 in Kent County

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jan 28, 2022

Four Carnival/Amusement licenses held by organizations from Kent County are set to expire during the first quarter, according to Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).

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Kent County ranks 3rd in issuing professional licenses in August 2021

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jan 27, 2022

There were 21 professional licenses issued in Kent County in August 2021, a 23.5-percent increase over the same month of the previous year, according to the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).

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3 Security Guard licenses set to expire during Q1 in Kent County

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jan 27, 2022

Three Security Guard licenses held by organizations from Kent County are set to expire during the first quarter, according to Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).

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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Grand Rapids stagnates at 24 in week ending Jan. 22

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jan 27, 2022

There were no new teachers in Grand Rapids who signed the pledge in week ending Jan. 22, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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No new teachers in Grand Rapids sign pledge on Jan. 25 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jan 27, 2022

There were no new teachers in Grand Rapids who signed the pledge on Jan. 25, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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No new teachers in Grand Rapids sign pledge on Jan. 24 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jan 26, 2022

There were no new teachers in Grand Rapids who signed the pledge on Jan. 24, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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3 Security Alarm licenses set to expire during Q1 in Kent County

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jan 26, 2022

Three Security Alarm licenses held by organizations from Kent County are set to expire during the first quarter, according to Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).