City of Kentwood
Kentwood parks system to expand with donation, purchase of 109-acre Christian Athletic Complex
Previously owned by the Christian Reformed Recreation Center, the property will now be named Covenant Park and feature a dedication plaque from the anonymous donor’s family.
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Snapshots: Kentwood, Wyoming news and things to do
So why is GVSU’s Tim Evans wearing a tie on his head? It’s all about botany baby! Find out about Evans’ adventures and more in this week’s Snapshots.
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As ‘stay-at-home’ eases, Kent County COVID-19 contact tracing — and community volunteer need — remains important
The Kent County Health Department is still seeking contact tracing volunteers to work with the department’s staff “mitigating the community spread of the virus.”
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Metro Health Farm Market, others set to open as scheduled
Metro Health Farm Market is scheduled to open May 14 with the Kentwood Farmers Market opening the beginning of June on June 4.
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High voter turnout leads to good news for Kelloggsville, Godwin Heights
While mostly done by mail, the voter turnout for the May 5 election was about 14 percent, higher than similar elections, according to Wyoming’s City Clerk Kelli VandenBerg.
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New sports performance facility takes advantage of ‘Stay Home, Stay Safe’ time by building support
“Just like I tell my athletes to give it all they got when they want to quit, I knew I had to practice what I preach and begin finding a way to turn this into an advantage for Alpha Human Performance,” said owner Daimond Dixon.
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Local ‘mutual aid’ group advocating for Wyoming, Kentwood renters in COVID-19 financial hardship
The Grand Rapids Area Mutual Aid Network’s initial focus was to provide grocery deliveries to households but as the needs of “marginalized people” expand, so does its work.
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Kent County mobile COVID-19 hotspot health screening app now available in Español
The app was originally launched in English in April and provides health officials with data that could identify future COVID-19 hot spots.
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After month offline, and recycling piling up at home, county recycling center back in operation
Starting Monday, Kent County’s main downtown recycling center and the North Kent drop-off will be accepting household recyclables, although neither facility will be open on Saturdays at this time, according to the county’s Department of Public Works.
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Kentwood electronic recycling business opens online store
The new Valley City Electronics Recycling online store offers the same quality refurbished computers and electronics found it the company’s brick and mortar Tech Store in Kentwood.
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Kentwood parks and rec offers live and virtual ‘stay at home’ activities including fun 14-day Challenge
Parks and Recreation Department’s recreation coordinators have put together a list of activities, videos, websites, and other resources for families to utilize — to “stay active for both physical and mental well-being.”
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Pronto Pups soon to be available in Grand Rapids
A Wyoming resident and Kentwood resident form a partnership to bring the popular food item to Grand Rapids.
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May 5 local school funding vote in Wyoming, Kentwood to be a ballot process unlike any other
While absentee ballots are the “preferred” voting means May 5, both cities are required to have one polling place open where individuals can register and vote day of and in person.
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