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Annie J. Kelley

Annie J. Kelley is a communications manager and freelance reporter. She's been writing stories about Battle Creek for 15 years and helps organize community storytelling through the Mosaic Storytelling Showcase.

Annie J. Kelley's Latest Articles

Kellogg Community College helps fill the growing healthcare shortage

As the pandemic challenged teaching models, board scores for KCC health care students have remained above 80, while there are schools in other states that have dipped down to 60. It’s a testament to the ingenuity of the KCC staff. Find out the changes they have made to keep their students learning.

Religious leaders in Calhoun County help clarify ambiguity around ‘religious exemption’ for vaccines

While it is up to the Equal Employment Opportunity Committee to define “religious exemption,” for those who want to avoid a vaccination based on their beliefs local religious leaders are the ones who have to bridge the gap of understanding. Here is how two church leaders are dealing with the increase in requests.

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