City of Kentwood

Kentwood to seek Master Plan input through ‘Plan Kentwood’ community engagement

The City of Kentwood is updating its long-range vision for growth, land use, development and open space conservation through “Plan Kentwood,” a community engagement series.

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Blue Soul Express: boogie party next up at Kentwood summer concert series

Blue Soul Express, based out of Grand Rapids, will take you on a journey through classic soul, R&B, funk and blues.

By:WKTV Staff

Snapshots: Wyoming, Kentwood news you ought to know — the weekend edition

Lots of ticket opps — take advantage while you can. And have a great weekend!

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Taking care of our kids: two interviews with local leaders on latest WKTV Journal In Focus

In Focus are two local efforts to support the youth of Kent County with the most basic of needs: proper nourishment and successful early childhood development.

By:K.D. Norris

A leader in Kentwood church, in community, Rev. Bergsma moves on to what’s next

The recently retired pastor at Kentwood’s Unity Reformed Church, and WKTV volunteer, talks about his past, present and future.

By:K.D. Norris

Kentwood ribbon cutting to open new volleyball, football bowling courts

The City of Kentwood will unveil four competition-grade beach volleyball courts and outdoor football bowling lanes with a community event Friday, June 21, at 6 p.m.

By:WKTV Staff

Snapshots: Wyoming, Kentwood news you ought to know

Iiiiiiiiiiit’s Tooooosday! And that means…

By:WKTV Staff

Homeless Veterans Stand Down at Metro Health campus offers support, supplies

About 200 veterans lined up for services Friday, June 14, at Metro Health Park’s Granger Green at an event sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Metro Health/University of Michigan Health.

By:K.D. Norris

That Beatles Thing: Fab 4 fun opens Kentwood summer concert series

The Beatles’ classics, played by four local guys who “love these songs,” will be featured as the City of Kentwood’s Summer Concert Series of free concerts begins June 20.

By:K.D. Norris

Road work, Kentwood and beyond, discussed at Chamber’s WKTV Government Matters meeting

The annual roadwork “construction season” in Kentwood and beyond was one of the many discussion items of a wide-ranging inter-governmental leaders meeting.

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood slates roadwork on Sparks Drive and Forest Hill Avenue

Work from East Paris Avenue SE to Burton Street SE is scheduled to start on Monday, June 24 and slated for completion in August.

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Kentwood busy this summer with park improvements, forming new rec committee

The City of Kentwood Parks and Recreation Department oversees the city’s 14 parks and 6.5 miles of trails.

By:K.D. Norris

Kentwood launches Parks, Trails and Recreation Advisory Committee

The advisory committee will review and prioritize improvements to Kentwood’s parks, trails and recreational programming to align with the needs of the community.

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WKTV in Focus podcast brings issue of voter mistrust to newly elected officials

On the latest episode of WKTV Journal’s In Focus series of podcasts, we discuss the public’s often negative perception of their elected leaders, from the nation’s highest office to local governments, and how that perception might be changed in the future.

By:K.D. Norris

Details, map presented of City of Kentwood’s Fourth of July Celebration

The City of Kentwood has a full day of activities planned for its annual Fourth of July Celebration, including a pancake breakfast, 5K race, parade, carnival and live music, leading up to fireworks at dusk.

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