City of Kentwood
Snapshots: Wyoming, Kentwood Weekend News
Getting ready for the holidays? Well we have some must-not-miss events and a few holiday tips as well!
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City of Kentwood appreciates, welcomes community volunteers serving on boards, committees and commissions
A special volunteer reception Nov. 21 at the Kent District Library’s Kentwood Branch celebrated citizens “that make the City of Kentwood special.”
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Gerald R. Ford International Airport ready for Thanksgiving with ‘Operation Handshake’
Thanksgiving is expected to be the business time of the year for Ford Airport. So here are some tips to fly through.
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Santa Claus Girls, still at home in Kentwood, have work to be done and support needed
Even after 110 years, the Santa Claus Girls’ army of volunteers gain new inspirations but can always use a little more community support.
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Kentwood’s holiday tree lighting and light parade set for Dec. 5; entries, volunteers sought
As with any large community event, the City relies on volunteers at the event, and parade entry is still available.
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Chef VanHorn expands business, opens YoChef’s Cafe
The newly opened cafe will be offering breakfast and lunch items along with nitro coffee and tea.
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Ron Draayer takes seat on Kentwood City Commission
Draayer took the oath of office on Nov. 13 for the four-year term, filling the seat of former commissioner Michael Brown.
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School News Network: Learning their way
On any given day at East Kelloggsville Elementary, you’ll find teacher Jacky Hamann and a handful of students hard at work.
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Snapshots: Wyoming, Kentwood news you ought to know — weekend edition
Time to get into the holiday spirit. Here are some doings to check out and tips on surviving visits from the fam.
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City of Kentwood promotes Richard Roberts to Police Chief
Roberts succeeds former Police Chief Thomas Hillen,and will lead a team of nearly 95 personnel, including 70 sworn police officers.
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Local leaders hear from vets at Chamber’s Veterans Day Government Matters meeting
WKTV recorded the meeting, which also included some discussion on state government budget issues, and is making it available on WKTV’s on-demand website (wktvlive.org).
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WKTV In Focus podcast of Community Conversation on Homelessness available on-demand
Hosted by Kentwood Commissioner Emily Bridson, the Keynote Speaker of the public event was Judge William G. Kelly, the chief judge for Kentwood’s 62B District Court.
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On Tap: Bell’s ‘goin’ dark’ as it honors veterans, KDaLe book-lovers plan local events
Bell’s gets patriotic, KDaLe visits Wyoming and Kentwood pubs, and its not too early to think spring (beer festivals).
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