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Kathy Jennings

Kathy Jennings is the Executive Editor for Issue Media group. She is the founding Managing Editor of Southwest Michigan's Second Wave and a freelance writer and editor.

Kathy's Latest Articles

Urban Democracy Feast seeks applicants for next round of crowdfunding

If you lead a social justice organization, the Urban Democracy Feast may be able to help you.

Further construction planned for Gun Lake Casino

Parking deck to go up at Gun Lake Casino.

Matt Lynn
United Way gives a first look at what’s changing across the region

With new focus and data, United Way tells business leaders of changes and challenges on the horizon.

Martha Gonzalez-Cortes
Four new staff members join Kalamazoo Community Foundation team

Kalamazoo Community Foundation has recently announced the hiring of four new staff members.  

Kalamazoo Farmers Market shoppers can help fight hunger

How your visit to the Farmers Market can help a hungry family at Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes.

Sprout BC expands into retail end of the fresh food business

This spring, Sprout BC entered into a partnership with the City of Springfield to use the space that had been a farmers market. Here's how it fits into the plan.

Greenleaf Trust hires new trust relations officer

New hire comes with more than 29 years of experience.

Western Michigan University’s ninth president gets to work

Dr. Edward Montgomery greets students, faculty, and the community in his first day on the job at WMU.

Southwest sip: College’s tasting room open, region’s wines are award winners

A wine bottle full of the latest news on the wine scene in Southwest Michigan.

The Learning Network decides to bring its work to an end

After six years promoting education in and around Kalamazoo, The Learning Network is winding down.

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