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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

City and partners work on response plans as floods are expected to continue

February's flooding was severe, but it won't be the last time high waters will be seen in coming years. 

WMU business students invite public to help clean up the beach

More than 5,000 metric tons of plastic went into Lake Michigan in 2016. WMU business students are doing something about it.

Wightman team grows by six members

Multi-disciplined firm continues to grow and add team members to serve three regional offices.

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Together, CSI and Heritage will infuse multi-milions for seniors into the neighborhood

CIS and Heritage Community of Kalamazoo collaborate to bring more services to seniors.

Hurry before they’re gone: As season wraps up local experts talk about morels

From 6 to 76, local experts have advice on hunting the elusive morel mushroom.

New opportunity for small businesses to get financing emerges

Kalamazoo Capital Consortium gets ready to offer a new way for businesses to obtain money they need.

Pilgrim Haven grand opening to be celebrated in South Haven

Former campground turned nature preserve set for grand opening in South Haven hosted by Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy and new stewards.

Partnership’s work will improve visitor experience at the Rose Park Veterans Memorial

Three groups come together to help families better navigate the Rose Park Veterans Memorial.

May means it’s time for Farmers Market season

Old friends and new vendors will mark the opening of the Farmers Markets in Kalamazoo and Portage. 

Welcome to Kalamazoo invites newcomers to find out what’s going on

Sometimes it takes people awhile to get comfortable in a new town. Welcome to Kalamazoo wants to help people connect more quickly.

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