City of Kentwood
Grant supports ‘farm to cafeteria’ movement
State-run grant program is helping to connect local schools to Michigan farmers for fresh, home-grown produce. Applications for the program are now open until Feb. 11.
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Guiding Light opens an ‘Iron House’ in Kentwood as part of growing addiction recovery program
The Grand Rapids non-profit helps men struggling with addiction and homelessness to return to society, including using its Iron House sober-living apartments.
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Local non-profit Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services launches capital campaign
The fundraising will allow D&HHS to become part of a large non-profit center at the old South Christian school on 68th Street.
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WKTV Voices brings live storytelling to the Wyoming, Kentwood communities
About 13 local residents have signed up to participate in the first WKTV Voices’ Storytelling Project which will be at The Stray Cafe on Feb. 24.
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Kentwood’s Valentine’s Dash 5K, to benefit Little Free Pantry, set for Feb. 12
Valentine’s Day-themed costumes are encouraged and, while intended to be a fun run, the race will be timed and awards given.
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Chamber celebrates local businesses as it has its first annual meeting in two years
It was an evening of celebrations as the Wyoming Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce recognized local businesses and honored former president and CEO Bob O’Callaghan.
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City of Kentwood’s community survey aimed at evaluating, improving crosswalk safety and accessibility
Anyone who uses crosswalks in the city is encouraged to share feedback on which crosswalks should be evaluated through an online form due by Feb. 21.
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What can be recycled in Kent County, and how to do it — Holiday light strings
We asked the Kent County Department of Public Works to find out what to do with those annoying strings of holiday lights that no longer work.
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Veterans millage ‘continuation’ plans takes step forward after Kent County subcommittee meeting
The decision to take the millage request to the voters would eventually need to be approved by the full Board of Commissioners.
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Safer roads and licensed drivers: Kentwood’s 62-B District Court launches On the Road program
The new program helps individuals with certain license-related charges to obtain a valid license, potentially avoid a criminal conviction, and help the community have safer roads.
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Kentwood will ask for permanent dedicated parks, trails and recreation millage on Aug. 2 ballot
The 1 mil millage would fund improvements to all trails and parks, as well as expand and enhance recreation programming.
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Readers download a record one million books from KDL in 2021
The ongoing COVID pandemic hasn’t stopped Kent County residents from reading library books, but it has influenced the way they get them.
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Gonzo’s Top 5: Basketball, Star Wars, and RVs
It is a weekend full of fun as the Globetrotters and the Grand Rapids Gold play (in separate games) and the World of Winter continues with an array of live entertainment.
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