Co-hosted by Isabella County Parks & Recreation and Art Reach of Mid Michigan, the Art From Our Park free community event aims to foster collaboration between artists and the community, offering a space to celebrate creativity in the great outdoors.

The Mt. Pleasant Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (MPACVB) is in its third year of boosting community spirit around Central Michigan University home football games with its “Game Day” campaign. We spoke with Jordan Ensing at the MPACVB, who shared the origins of the campaign, how it brings together local businesses, and their plans to expand it to other CMU sports. The effort aims to foster community pride and strengthen local ties through shared support for the CMU Chippewas.

Each year the Mt. Pleasant Area International Relations Council (MPARC) raises funds to help local area high school students spend almost two weeks in Mt. Pleasant’s sister city, Okaya, Japan. The cultural experiences and relationships they build are priceless, says Keith Tollenaere, the board president for the MPARC.

Named as one of Isabella County’s Top 40 Under 40 recipients this past year, we continue our Emerging Leaders series—this time highlighting Mt. Pleasant’s Alysha Pasquali. Pasquali, former CEO of the Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation, has recently transitioned to being a stay-at-home mother, a decision that reflects her deep commitment to family and community. Her story underscores the profound impact that character and personal choices can have on a community, proving that meaningful contributions aren't limited to professional roles.

Isabella County residents face a pivotal decision on August 6, as they vote on the renewal of three essential millages. With no increases in property tax rates since 1978, these millages support a wide array of services from public safety to health and community development. Understand the significant impact of the vote with the facts.