City of Kentwood
Local state senate seat, Kentwood city positions to be voted on in 2021 election cycle
With the passing of a filing deadline this week, the Kent County election office reports that this year there will be at least six candidates running for the open 28th District State Senate seat and five contested elections in the City of Kentwood.
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Michigan’s redistricting commission setting meetings, looking for input
At is April 19 Wyoming City Council meeting, a representative of the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission discusses the commissions steps to gathering input before redrawing state election districts.
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Kent County Treasurer’s office launches new online payment service for delinquent property taxes
The service is available though a Kent County website and a free mobile app — myKentCounty — and will allow individuals to pay their delinquent taxes online.
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Interview schedule announced for finalists for Kentwood Public Schools new superintendent
The KPS Board of Education will interview six finalists — including two in-house candidates and the current superintendent of Godfrey-Lee Public Schools — on April 28-29.
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Area residents get first look at proposed Division Avenue improvements
The Thursday meetings are designed to provide residents with an update on the final phase of the Division United project.
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Kentwood to celebrate Arbor Day, Tree City USA designation with community event, tree seedling giveaway
With Kentwood’s new designation as a Tree City USA, the city will give away 300 tree seedlings to residents leading up to its Arbor Day Celebration on April 30.
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Kelloggsville Public Schools seeks non-residential property millage extension on May 4 ballot
With a recent history of voter support, the district will be seeking an extension of its existing non-residential property millage and well as an additional temporary 0.5 mill increase.
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Kent County Treasurer, ex-senator MacGregor talks continuing Lansing connections, door-to-door work in county on latest WKTV Journal In Focus
After four months at his new position, MacGregor details his job transition, the sometimes little-known duties of the county treasurer, and where he now sees his public service priorities lay.
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With lessons learned, Kentwood Public Schools eyes future, seeks bond approval on May 4
The bond proposal would fund 10-plus years of improvements to district infrastructure and educational technology, that “would provide programs, technology, and facilities for current and future needs.”
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Chamber golf outing set for June 11
The annual event helps raise money for the high school scholarship program.
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Wyoming city planner, Kentwood mayor featured in KDL series
Wyoming’s Nicole Hofert and Kentwood Mayor Stephen Kepley will part of KDL’s Community Resilience series that runs this month.
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Snapshots: Things to do this weekend
Live theater returns at the Grand Rapids Civic Theater and a free virtual performance offered by the Grand Rapids Ballet. Plus the Canadian contribution to the McDonald’s menu.
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Kentwood Police Chief Roberts details force’s accountability, community involvement on latest WKTV Journal In Focus
The City of Kentwood Police Department will equip its entire force with body cameras in an effort to enhance both accountably and transparency during community interactions.
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