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Jane Simons

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How VOCES represents many voices and one community in Battle Creek

From translation on the job and in the community to programs to assist youngsters in school and advocacy in a variety of areas, Voces supports a growing segment of Battle Creek's population.

Shwe Mandalay: Battle Creek’s Burmese restaurant seen as catalyst for growth of neighborhood

One family working together to share their culture and serve their community can spark a change and draw a crowd. 

AAUW finds a new way to support Battle Creek to celebrate 100 years of giving

A sculpture of a young woman holding a model of the earth aloft will be inspiring new addition to Battle Creek's North Side gateway neighborhood.

Born and raised in Battle Creek and back to brew coffee and create a gathering place

32Social will be a coffee shop where people can come together and where food will slowly but surely be on the menu.

Battle Creek barber builds a loyal clientele through hard work and understanding people

Find out what it is it about Tommy & Co. that has customers coming back for more than 20 years even when it means a 110-mile round trip.

A new organization forms for people who want to lead Battle Creek

If you want to have a purpose for what you’re doing and you want to be involved in finding solutions for the needs of Battle Creek, Ignite BC wants to meet you.

Neighbors create a solution for families who need diapers in Washington Heights and beyond

A dentist decides to help his former neighborhood. Soon those he knows are helping, too. Then people are being connected with other services that can help their children succeed. And it started at Parkway Manor.

Battle Creek poised to capitalize on momentum as it moves into the future

Here's look at some of the people and events that make Battle Creek the city it is today and some ideas about where it's headed.

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