City of Kentwood
Veterans Day events across the region honor America’s heroes young and old
There are many ways to honor American’s veterans on Nov. 11, privately with veteran friends and family, and publicly with ceremonies at several locations.
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Kentwood mayor, commissioners, clerk and treasurer take oath of office at City Commission meeting
The City of Kentwood has two new commissioners on the City Commission, Clarkston Morgan and Jessica Ann Tyson.
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Kentwood resident honored with Sweet Adeline of the Year Award
For about 24 years, Pattee Bender has been a part of the Grand Rapids Chapter of Sweet Adelines, serving as the group’s choreographer, showmanship leader and overseeing costumes and makeup teams.
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Kentwood’s Fall Fling disc golf tourney, returning Nov. 13, supports city’s Little Free Pantry
Community disc golfers of all skill levels are invited to form two-person teams for a best-shot doubles tournament at Old Farm Park.
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Kent County Health Department now offering vaccines to children 5 to 11
With the approval of the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5 – 11, the Kent County Health Department is now making vaccination appointments for children in those age ranges.
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South Christian football on the road — nothing new for coach or players — in WKTV’s Feature Game
The Sailors will be at Hastings, shooting for a district title, in a game with cable television and on-demand replays available.
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Kentwood votes 2021: Mayor Kepley returns to lead city after defeating challenger Bridson
With Kepley gaining 4,321 votes to 2,992 for Bridson, the vote total of 7,366 was 18.7 percent of the 39,460 registered voters in the city.
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Kentwood votes 2021: Artz returned to city commission; newcomers Tyson and Morgan will join
The returning and new commissioners will be sworn in on Monday, Nov. 8, at the regular City Commission meeting.
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District voters support Kelloggsville Public Schools’ $11.3 million STEM, technology bond measure
With school district precincts in both the cities of Kentwood and Wyoming, the bond measure was passed 634-524.
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Kentwood schools’ Red Storm Robotics middle school program hosts FIRST Tech Challenge Nov. 6
Free and open to the public, this year students will explore the future as their robots race to transport and deliver “essential goods”.
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City of Kentwood, state health department, to host no-cost COVID-19 vaccine clinic Nov. 4
The clinic will offer COVID-19 vaccines, including booster shots, from 2-5 p.m., in the library’s Community Room.
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Area residents head to the polls today for Kentwood city races, state senate seat
Kentwood residents will be voting on city commission candidates and Wyoming residents will be helping to decide the next state senator for the 28th District. Also, Kelloggsville seeks a bond issue.
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Early holiday shoppers have handcrafted items, unique gifts awaiting at local craft and vendor events
After widespread and disappointing cancellations in 2020 due to the pandemic, West Michigan crafters and vendors are returning to holiday craft shows.
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