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435 coaches at institutions in Kent County earned $37,557 on average in 2024

By W. B. Fleming | Oct 24, 2025

The highest average coaching salary among institutions in Kent County during 2024 was $49,939 at Davenport University, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Ferris State cross country teams to compete at GLIAC championships Saturday

By M. D. Perez | Oct 24, 2025

The Ferris State University men's and women's cross country teams are scheduled to participate in the 2025 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Championships on Saturday, October 25.

Whitney Farrell reflects on athletic achievements ahead of GLIAC championships

By J. T. Pacheco | Oct 24, 2025

Whitney Farrell, a senior at Ferris State University, has reflected on her experiences as a member of the cross country and track and field teams.

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Which ex-high school athletes from City of Grand Rapids area will compete in the week of Monday, Oct. 27?

By R. G. Montgomery | Oct 24, 2025

The week of Monday, Oct. 27 will see these former City of Grand Rapids area high school standouts in action.

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Which ex-high school standouts featured in City of Grand Rapids will compete on Sunday, Oct. 26?

By G. G. Curley | Oct 23, 2025

This former City of Grand Rapids area high school standout will be active on Sunday, Oct. 26.

Hillary Scholten addresses SNAP concerns, political violence, and health care costs in recent posts

By M. D. Perez | Oct 22, 2025

Congresswoman Hillary Scholten posted on October 21 and 22 about potential SNAP benefit disruptions due to a possible government shutdown, condemned threats against political leaders, and called for input from West Michigan residents facing health...

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Which ex-high school standouts from City of Grand Rapids area will play on Saturday, Oct. 25?

By G. G. Curley | Oct 22, 2025

These former City of Grand Rapids area high school athletes are set to compete on Saturday, Oct. 25.

Hillary Scholten shares constituent updates and holiday greeting amid government shutdown

By M. D. Perez | Oct 21, 2025

Congresswoman Hillary Scholten posted several updates between October 20 and October 21, 2025.

Hillary Scholten addresses clean water, civil rights, and military gender issues in recent posts

By R. G. Montgomery | Oct 20, 2025

Congresswoman Hillary Scholten shared views on environmental policy, civil rights advocacy, and military gender equity in a series of posts dated October 19-20, 2025.

Ferris State women's golf sits ninth after day one at Saint Leo Invitational

By J. T. Pacheco | Oct 20, 2025

Ferris State University's women's golf team ended the first day of competition in ninth place at the Saint Leo University Invitational in Dade City, Florida.

Ferris State women's golf concludes fall season ninth at Saint Leo Invitational

By J. T. Pacheco | Oct 20, 2025

Ferris State University's women's golf team ended its fall season by securing ninth place at the Saint Leo University Invitational in Dade City, Florida.

Who from City of Grand Rapids area’s former high school athletes will participate in games on Wednesday, Oct. 22?

By G. G. Curley | Oct 19, 2025

This former City of Grand Rapids area high school standout will be competing on Wednesday, Oct. 22.

Hillary Scholten addresses government shutdown impacts on West Michigan constituents

By J. T. Pacheco | Oct 18, 2025

Congresswoman Hillary Scholten used social media posts dated October 17-18, 2025 to address issues stemming from an ongoing government shutdown—including pay for air traffic controllers and rising health care costs—while soliciting feedback from...

2024 sees Kent County investing $2,233,008 in football teams

By F. A. Martinez | Oct 17, 2025

Kent County's collegiate football teams received $2,233,008 in funding for the 2024 season.

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Who from City of Grand Rapids area's former high school standouts will play in the week starting Monday, Oct. 20?

By R. G. Montgomery | Oct 17, 2025

These ex-City of Grand Rapids area high school standouts will take the field during the week of Monday, Oct. 20.

Hillary Scholten addresses government shutdown and local pride in recent posts

By J. T. Pacheco | Oct 16, 2025

Congresswoman Hillary Scholten shared several updates on October 16, highlighting her stance on the government shutdown and celebrating local accomplishments such as Gerald R. Ford International Airport's recognition.

Kamryn Shannon sets new records for Ferris State Bulldogs women's golf

By R. G. Montgomery | Oct 16, 2025

Kamryn Shannon, a senior on the Ferris State Bulldogs women’s golf team, has emerged as a standout player during the 2025 season.

Shannon leads individually as Ferris State sits fifth after Beall Fall Classic's first day

By R. G. Montgomery | Oct 16, 2025

Ferris State University's women's golf team is in fifth place after the first day of the Beall Fall Classic, which began Monday at the Findlay Country Club in Findlay, Ohio.

Shannon wins individual medalist honors as Ferris State finishes fifth at Beall Fall Classic

By M. D. Perez | Oct 16, 2025

Ferris State University's women's golf team secured a fifth-place finish at the Beall Fall Classic, held at the Findlay Country Club in Ohio.

Hillary Scholten announces town hall and criticizes Trump on health care in October 15 posts

By R. G. Montgomery | Oct 15, 2025

Congresswoman Hillary Scholten posted several updates on October 15, 2025, including announcements about a town hall event and criticism of President Trump’s health care policies.

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