City of Kentwood
WKTV Journal In Focus talks past, present and future with soon-to-retire KPS Superintendent Zoerhoff
Michael Zoerhoff has held many titles in the Kentwood Public Schools community, starting as a teacher, and, people will tell you, he never quite got that out of this system.
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The Rapid to host Wave cardholder appreciation event
The 11-day event is designed to remind riders and residents of the changes to The Rapid with the Wave card.
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City of Kentwood Summer Concert Series set to return to city complex in late June
No matter what kind of music you are into — country to soul to alt — the return of the local outdoor concert series later this month is sounding sweet.
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Michigan Veterans Homes GR’s Memorial Day includes private ceremony but public display of 5,000 flags
Due to pandemic precautions, a planned Memorial Day tribute will be an invite-only event. But the public can pay their respect at the cemetery.
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Wyoming Kentwood Chamber gets back to in-person meetings
Chamber members said they were excited about being able to meet in person and reconnect.
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City of Kentwood’s Thursday Farmers Market returns June 3 with special activities, concerts planned
The market will take place 4:30-7:30 p.m. each Thursday in front of the Kent District Library – Kentwood (Richard L. Root) Branch, 4950 Breton Ave. SE.
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City of Kentwood launches survey, creates advisory committees, to guide Covenant Park development
The online survey will allow community members to share input on the development of the once-called Christian Athletic Complex and its 109 acres.
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As ‘Veterans Homes’ GR readies new facility, new member model, WKTV invited to visit
Things are starting to get back to normal at West Michigan’s veteran-care facility, but with the near completion of facility and service changes, there will also be a new normal.
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Kentwood’s Spotlight on Seniors Health and Fitness Expo planned out-of-doors at library on May 25
The Kentwood Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with the Georgetown Seniors, will host the 22nd annual Spotlight on Seniors Health and Fitness Expo on Tuesday, May 25 — this year as an outdoor event.
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City of Kentwood mayor invites community members to join its summer team
The city is recruiting seasonal maintenance workers to join its Public Works Department to help maintain City parks, buildings and other facilities.
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Eyeing ‘redesign’ of education, locally led group’s pandemic ‘student recovery’ plan released by state
The MI Blueprint for Comprehensive Student Recovery plan offers guidance to school leaders to “provide every Michigan student with the resources they need to thrive post-pandemic.”
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Kentwood to again parade public works equipment as part of countywide ‘Fleets Though the Streets’
The city’s Department of Public Works will again take big trucks, along with other city vehicles, to the streets on Saturday, May 22.
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Kentwood Police Department receives honor from Governor’s Traffic Safety Advisory Commission
The police department’s Traffic Services Bureau launched a safety campaign during the 2019-20 school year that provided dedicated personnel to monitor and enforce residential speed limits near schools.
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