City of Kentwood
Wyoming Kentwood Chamber cancels Santa Parade
After considering the current COVID-19 numbers and future projects, organizers decided to cancel the parade.
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Small coffee shop, industry group welcomes Kent County move to make ‘cup o’ joe’ recyclable
Kent County announced this week that it had become one of a growing number of Michigan communities to add coated paper cups — both hot and cold beverage cups — to its recycling program.
By:Kentwood inviting community review of, input on update to park and recreation plan
Residents may review plans and provide feedback Monday, Nov. 16, between 5:15 and 7 p.m., at the Kent District Library Kentwood batch.
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As pandemic continues, The Rapid bus services adapt to continue safe travels
As the community has moved forward and adapted during the pandemic, its public transit system has done the same with cleaning procedures and safety protocols for its buses and the citizens who ride them daily.
By:Trotin’ with turkeys: A quick look at 5k runs in Grand Rapids this month
November is known for its Turkey Trot 5k runs. But this is the year of the pandemic, so public runs are few and there now is such a thing as a virtual run.
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After 110 years, local Santa Claus Girls effort stymied by COVID-19, need for new space
The non-profit’s history in Kent County dates from 1909 and from their most recent home in Kentwood the group delivered thousands of gifts each year.
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Fall Fling: Kentwood to host annual disc golf tournament, food pantry collection
The city and Great Lakes Disc will again partner to offer a doubles disc golf tournament and food drive Nov. 14. Canned food donations will restock Kentwood’s Little Free Pantry.
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Kent County opens election sign recycling site
Recycling site, located at the Kent County Recycling and Education Center, will be open through the end of the month.
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Election 2020: Local state representatives gain re-election in 77th, 72nd districts
Republican state representatives Tommy Brann in the 77th district and Steve Johnson in the 72nd will be returning to Lansing for their third terms.
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No surprises in county elections, Burrill, McCloud take commission seats
Dan Burrill will replace Harold Voorhees as the 8th District Kent County Commissioner while Michelle McCloud won the 13th District Kent County Commission seat.
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Election 2020: Sterkenburg gains City of Kentwood 62 B District Court Judge position
City of Kentwood voters supported the local private attorney to replace Judge William G. Kelly and hold the non-partisan position.
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KDL Wyoming, Kelloggsville branches closed until Nov. 9
An employee who works at both locations has tested positive for COVID-19 with KDL officials closing the locations for cleaning.
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After three years of work, Kentwood City Commission approves update of city’s land-use master plan
The updated master plan will serve as the city’s long-range vision for growth, land use, development and open space conservation.
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