City of Kentwood
Kentwood’s Public Works Department to bring big truck parade to community Friday
In addition to trucks touring around the all day, the city will be giving away free Red Maple tree seedlings Department of Public Works building.
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From President Trump to Kent County Clerk, Secretary of State draws opposition for sending voters absentee ballot applications
According to the Secretary’s office, of the 7.7 million registered voters in the state, about 1.3 million are on the permanent absent voter list.
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Like brothers, sisters around the world, local Muslims adapt to Ramadan in time of COVID-19
At-Tawheed Islamic Center and mosque has been empty since March 13, and local Ramadan traditions including its annual Eid Al Fitr community celebration have been cancelled.
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The Right Place assists medical device packaging company with Kentwood expansion
Packaging Compliance Labs to add 27 jobs and invest $2.57 million in expanded operations.
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State COVID-19 hotline now offers free, confidential emotional support counseling
resources, the State of Michigan is now offering confidential emotional support counseling through its COVID-19 hotline.
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Kentwood commissioner to host ‘Celebrate the Small Victories’ discussion on Facebook live, WKTV on-demand
Community activist Emily Bridson will host guests Hanna Schulze of Local First, Tarah Carnahan of TreeTops Collective and Sagar Dangal, an activist in the Bhutanese community.
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From the editor: In time of COVID-19, WKTV urges readers be informed, be personally responsible
Because of the ability for anyone to put anything up on the internet and social media and pass it off as legitimate, we also encourage caution when absorbing what you may read or see.
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Both Wyoming, Kentwood already have higher 2020 Census response than overall 2010 results
As of Monday, both the cities of Kentwood and Wyoming have exceeded their 2010 U.S. Census respond rate with the 2020 Census and there is still six more months to go.
By:Snapshots: WKTV healthy food stories you might have missed
Farmers markets, a European model for farm-to-table, and a diet for long life as much as that “stay-at-home” 10 pounds. … Bon Appétit!
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School News Network: Looking at Fall and Beyond
So what will the fall be like as students return to school? Local leaders explore that question plus Kent ISD’s Bright Beginnings program and a look at high school theater productions.
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‘Happy calls’ help connect elderly to the world
Pooping birds and millionaire husbands are just some of the funny stories participants and staff of Care Resources PACE share during their weekly phone chats.
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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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