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Jane Simons

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W.K. Kellogg Foundation challenge seeks those with bold answers to big problems

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation has launched an initiative that provides an opportunity for people to think and reimagine what the world could be if some of the obstacles that many people are facing and Battle Creek can be part of the solution.

COVID-19 cases continue to spike in Calhoun County, hospitals feeling the surge

There’s a limit to how much stress hospitals can handle, Battle Creek medical experts are warning. COVID-19 cases are currently testing those limits.

Jeannie Goodrich
Urgent care for mental health issues to expand in Battle Creek through Summit Pointe

For those undergoing a psychiatric crisis, urgent care may be the help they need. In the Spring of 2021 that type of care will be be offered in Battle Creek.

The spirit of birds inspires line of cards and new business for Battle Creek artist and entrepreneur

What started as a way to lift her spirits through art is turning into a business for Battle Creek's Laura Otte. She calls it The Orignal Tweet.

Planting seeds: National movement with local ties works to restore Native cultural food traditions

Once forced to abandon their way of life, the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi are among those Native Americans nationwide who are teaching tribe members traditional ways of fishing, foraging, planting, and hunting. 

The Black 14 Philanthropy, Mormon church and local groups join efforts to distribute food, PPE

Community comes together to distribute 40,000 pounds of food and 1,200 initial PPE Resource Kits to distribute to Battle Creek residents.

New Battle Creek City Commissioners are learning what their constituents want them to tackle

The new Battle Creek City Commissioners have deep roots in the community and are ready to get to work for their constituents.

A statue named Hope: AAUW unveils bronze tribute to women’s lives now standing on KCC campus

The newly unveiled "Hope" is "more than just a physical statue. It’s indicative of where we want to go," says KCC President Dr. Adrien Bennings.

BCU assumes ownership of McCamly Plaza Hotel, plans multi-million-dollar renovation

After deadlines for redevelopment come and go, BCU buys out current owner of McCamly Place Hotel in downtown Battle Creek and searches for financing to restart the project. 

Serious Dog finds permanent Battle Creek home for specialty hot dog biz that has been on wheels

Business in the specialty hot dog business has been good enough for the Woodin brothers to seek out a permanent location. They have found one. 

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