One of Battle Creek’s earliest community gardens is still one of its most productive
The Fremont Garden, grown by volunteers, builds community as it offers food to all, including those who most need it in Battle Creek.
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Empty lots in Battle Creek? There’s more than one way to put them to use
When some people look at empty lots in Battle Creek they see gardens. Others see an addition to their own property. Solutions abound.
Battle Creek’s VA Medical Center features art competition for veterans
VA medical facilities including the one in Battle Creek use creative arts as one form of rehabilitative treatment to help Veterans and some go on to compete nationally. Some are invited to the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival.
WMU aviation program in Battle Creek soars with strong enrollment plus high demand for pilots
The future of the WMU College of Aviation looks so good they are expanding at Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field. And it's a $22 million expansion.
Penetrator Events creates new ways to have fun in Battle Creek in public events and private parties
Placemaking, creating a buzz, and bringing attention to local businesses, all while having fun. They're all things that Battle Creek's Jeremy Andrews has been doing as a hobby and now is doing as a business. He calls it Penetrator Events.
Businesses in Battle Creek and beyond offer free condoms as part of ‘Wear One’ awareness initiative
With higher than average reports of sexually transmitted infections, Calhoun County encourages condom use with the "Wear One". They're free.
BCU event explores the changing ways of economic development
The world of economic development is changing. Today businesses want to know more about what your community offers, Battle Creek leadership recently heard.
B.C. seniors get their exercise in Fitness & Fun Class, one of 22 programs funded by senior millage
Fitness program that helps Battle Creek seniors stay healthy is one of many countywide programs that improves their social, mental, and physical wellbeing.
You count. Stakes are high for Battle Creek in 2020 Census
What's at stake? Without an accurate count of Battle Creek's population, it would be difficult to obtain state and federal money that helps people every day. A team of nonprofits and others is working on encouraging people to be counted.
Que the Creek: Battle Creek’s newest festival is all about BBQ and fun in February
Sometimes February can seem like the longest month of the year. So in Battle Creek they are importing some heat in the form of barbecue. They call it Que the Creek, a February festival first.
