City of Kentwood
City of Kentwood gains state certification as ‘Redevelopment Ready Community’
The designation recognizes the city’s efforts to establish a “solid planning and economic development foundation” to attract private investment and facilitate community-driven economic development.
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WKTV Voices: 9/11 at 20: Kentwood Muslim American couple work for American dream, remember fateful day
The Ismails love the diversity of Kentwood and live here partially due to that diversity. But it does not mean they haven’t had to have “that talk” with their sons, a talk to prepare them in case they face any discrimination or other forms of bias.
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Snapshots: WKTV local ‘leaders’ in the news — stories you might have missed
There is something about leadership … not everybody has the ability, whether on the world scene or here in Kent County. Check out three local leaders.
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Kent County Board of Commissioners select Ottawa County leader as new county administrator
After an extensive search process, the Kent County Board of Commissioners today selected Al Vanderberg, who has work for Kent County previously, as the next county Administrator/Controller.
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YMCA of Greater GR awarded part of $2.3 M for expanded summer programs
The local YMCA, which operates the SpartanNash YMCA in Wyoming, has been awarded $189,000 by the state to provide summer learning opportunities for children.
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Kentwood’s Fourth of July celebration includes a full day of activities on Saturday, July 3
The City of Kentwood will host a pancake breakfast, a 5K race, a parade, and a carnival and live music — all leading up to fireworks at dusk.
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Soul Syndicate’s sweet ’n’ hot sounds opens City of Kentwood Summer Concert Series this week
Classic soul, R&B and a little ‘funk” for your summer evening will be available Thursday, June 24, both live at the city complex and live streamed on WKTV.
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County health department, Grand Rapids Red Project to offer free HIV testing, counseling
In honor of National HIV Testing Day on June 27, the Kent County Health Department and the Grand Rapids Red Project will hold an event on Thursday, June 24, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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Rains didn’t damper summer fun kickoff in Kentwood as first Food Truck Festival returned
The “kickoff” of the Summer Food Truck Festival’s two-event schedule will wrap up the summer season with another food truck festival scheduled on Saturday, Sept. 11.
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Kentwood, Kent County seeking local help with ‘Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz’ biodiversity effort
The Kentwood and Wyoming community is invited to be part of a “Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz” program, running June 21 to July 6 in conjunction with National Pollinator Week, June 21-27.
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Snapshots: WKTV has two ideas for a fulfilling weekend in Kentwood, Wyoming
Looking for little food for the body and food for the soul this weekend? Events in Wyoming and Kentwood should keep you close to home — and the home cookin’.
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Kentwood’s South Clinic one of three to have pop-up vaccine drive in honor of Juneteenth
The Kent County Health Department South Clinic will be hosting a pop-up vaccine clinic June 17.
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Two US spacewalks to air on WKTV this week
NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough will be one of two astronauts who will be taking a spacewalk to help install a solar array.
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