City of Kentwood
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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Kentwood Department of Public Works and Kent County Road Commission to host community open house during National Public Works Week
The event takes place from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 22 at the Kentwood Department of Public Works.
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Make Moves Dance & Fitness is making big “moves” among local residents
Local co-ed dance classes combine movement and fitness – and a whole lot of fun!
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Fatal accident on 60th St. and Wing Ave. Monday in Kentwood
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kentwood Police Department at 616-656-6580. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Silent Observer at 616-774-2345 or SilentObserver.org.
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Women are urged to embrace a season of renewal at local Spring Outta Stuck event May 17!
Spring Outta Stuck aims to renew and empower women to overcome obstacles in a safe environment.
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City of Kentwood to host Bark for the Park event on May 16
Kentwood’s annual Bark for the Park event raises funds for new dog park amenities at Kellogg Woods Park. (Photo Courtesy, City of Kentwood)
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Ford International Airport fuels West Michigan growth, generating $7.7 billion annually in economic activity
A new Economic Impact Study in partnership with Grand Valley State University reveals Ford Airport’s Influence in the region. Check out the details inside.
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Kentwood voters approve Police and Fire millage increase
The funding will enable Kentwood’s Police and Fire departments to hire additional staff members, make necessary vehicle replacements and complete critical equipment upgrades in order to maintain response times and meet growing needs for police, fire and emergency medical services.
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