City of Kentwood
WKTV launches “Create, Inspire, Connect” campaign to power community-driven media forward
The initiative aims to strengthen WKTV’s unique role as the only organization providing comprehensive media services that connect and strengthen Wyoming, Kentwood and greater Grand Rapids communities.
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Kentwood breaks ground on new state-of-the-art Community Center Dec. 5
From Left: Grand Rapids Rise Coach Cathy George, Grand Rapids Griffins President Tim Gortsema, Kentwood Mayor Stephen Kepley, and Kentwood Commissioners, Betsy Artz, Dustin Moseley, Clarkston Morgan, Jessica Ann Tyson, and David Moore.
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Kent District Library announces Community Impact Scholarship
The Community Impact Scholarship will provide direct support to area individuals pursuing their dreams through college or trade school.
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Children of all ages invited to annual Cookies with Santa on Dec. 14!
Children of all ages are welcome at the South Kent Junior Chamber’s free, family-friendly event.
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Strengthening our cities: iCI Nation builds bridges between community and local law enforcement
A local nonprofit provides a healthy environment for the community to build trust with law enforcement as they unite to protect and serve local cities.
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WKTV Voices receives grant to continue storytelling by local veterans
WKTV is proud to announce receiving a grant from the Wyoming Community Foundation to help continue its mission of sharing stories of local veterans in West Michigan. Look inside for more details.
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Kentwood to host Community Center Groundbreaking Ceremony Thursday, Dec. 5
The event takes place at 4 pm. at the construction site, 4755 Walma Ave. SE, and features remarks from Mayor Stephen Kepley and special guests. (Rendering Courtesy, City of Kentwood)
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Ford International Airport welcomes local school choirs for 28th Annual Holiday Music Festival
The Holiday Music Festival takes place the week of December 2-6 in the Airport Grand Hall, located just before the TSA checkpoint. Daily performances run between 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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Kentwood Residents: Sign up for the Holiday Light Display Contest through Dec. 12
The City of Kentwood is in search of its very own Clark Griswold, inviting residents to enter their festive homes in the contest. Look inside for more details!
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“On the Same Page” – KDL announces books for community-wide reading initiative
On the Same Page will feature “Wandering Stars” by Tommy Orange and “Martyr” by Kaveh Akbar (Courtesy, KDL)
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UPDATE: Kentwood Police say two missing juveniles found safe on Nov. 29
At that time, Kentwood Police were working to reunite them with family. (Photo Courtesy, Kentwood Police Department)
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UPDATE: Kentwood Annual Holiday Tree Lighting and Parade moved to Friday, Dec. 6
The event features a visit from Santa, hot chocolate, a snow globe photo booth and more, and runs from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kent District Library – Kentwood (Richard L. Root) Branch, 4950 Breton Ave. SE.
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East Kentwood quartet earns All-Region football honors
East Kentwood offensive lineman Andrew Durr is one of four East Kentwood football players named to the Division 1 All-Region team by the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association. Kayd Coffman, Elijah Jones and James Jones also were chosen. (Photo Courtesy, Falcon News Network)
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