City of Kentwood
UPDATE: Missing person Karen Sorensen found Friday, June 14
The Kentwood Police Department has reported that missing person Karen Sorensen was found.
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Star-Studded “Money in the Bank” feature highlights busy stretch at Berlin Raceway
Berlin hosts three nights of racing over an eight-day span highlighted by the “Money in the Bank” feature, one of the premier races of the summer at Berlin. (Image Courtesy, Berlin Raceway)
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Children are invited to meet local veteran heroes at free Hero’s Breakfast event on June 15
Children are invited to dress as their favorite superhero and have breakfast with the local heroes that walk among them every day.
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Creating memories: Hero’s Corner and Battle Ground JKD sponsor upcoming Daddy Daughter Dance on June 14
Two local organizations have teamed up to provide a fun and safe event for young girls and the positive male role models in their lives in the form of a Daddy Daughter Dance.
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Community invited to Kentwood’s Kickoff to Summer Celebration on Saturday, June 8
The festival features food trucks, live music, sports tournaments and more, in the area around City Hall, 4900 Breton Ave. SE.
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Ford International Airport to host Runway 5K Saturday, June 1
Registration is open for this unique race, providing walkers and runners with a rare opportunity to compete on an actual airport runway.
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A neighborhood party: Division Arts Festival celebrates diversity through international cuisine
Two food trucks and 11 brick and mortar restaurants will be within 1-2 minutes walking distance of Festival activities, and will offer a variety of international cuisine.
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Division Arts Festival to feature new interactive art walk for children
The art walk narrative provides thought-provoking questions for children and parents to talk through while emphasizing the value of friends with different backgrounds than your own.
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Shots fired near 4400 block of Bowen Blvd. Thursday, May 23 in Kentwood
At approximately 1 p.m. today (Thursday, May 23), the Kentwood Police Department responded to a report of shots fired near the 4400 block of Bowen Blvd. Several people were detained and questioned in the area, and an investigation is underway.
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Kentwood Farmers Market and Summer Concert Series Kick Off on June 6
The Farmers Market is 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday from June 6 through Aug. 29 behind Kentwood City Hall, 4900 Breton Ave. SE. The Summer Concert Series will take place 7 to 8:30 p.m. on select Thursdays on the lawn behind City Hall.
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Berlin Raceway shifting into high gear as summer approaches; “The Bachelor” Arie Luyendyk Jr. races
Former Indy car driver and The Bachelor contestant Arie Luyendyk Jr. competed in the MSR series winged sprint car event at Berlin Raceway. (Photo Courtesy, Berlin Raceway/Arie Luyendyk Jr.)
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Sweet Adelines win two medals in singing contest in Cleveland
Grand Rapids Chorus of Sweet Adelines (GRSA) took home two medals at the Sweet Adelines Great Lakes Harmony Region 17 contest in Cleveland last weekend. (Courtesy, Sweet Adelines)
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Ford International Airport welcomes new Southwest Airlines service to Las Vegas in October
This new service – currently served by one other carrier at Ford Airport – is scheduled to operate on the carrier’s Boeing 737, offering nonstop flights on select weekdays and weekends.
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