Community Development

Feature Story A stone fireplace adds to the winery's cozy charm.
Longform Skylar Smith.
Longform A GOTR race in 2024.

Ypsi nonprofit uses physical activity to help girls build life skills


Longform Back Row Joel Christopher, Juliette Christopher, Ray Christopher Front Row Kayla Bopp, Alex Christopher, Joel Christopher.

Ann Arbor nonprofit helps kids experience summer camp for free


Innovation News A screenshot of the KISS app.
Innovation News A flyer for the Kidpreneur! Grant program.
Feature Story Residents are encouraged to participate in the 2025 Allegan County Survey to shape funding, policies, and community programs for years ahead.

Allegan County survey seeks public input for future


Feature Story Community Action House staff have office hours at Herrick District Library to better serve the public.

How a library and a church are tackling housing insecurity


Feature Story The Miskelleys have turned their journey of grief and transformation into a service to counteract the disconnect often found in traditional mental health care.
Feature Story Sophomore MPS students Kaeden Smith (left) and Ja'Ziiyah Wyrick apply math concepts to build flower boxes in their Geometry in Construction class.
Feature Story CultureWorks classes cultivate creativity by emphasizing the creative process rather than just the final product, encouraging experimentation and problem-solving.

CultureWorks inspires students through Visiting Artist Series


Feature Story Photo showcasing the 2018 CEDAM Real Estate Development Boot Camp graduates. Jubek Yongo-Bure shown far right.
Feature Story One year after Allegan County took over shelter operations, collaboration with Wishbone Pet Rescue continues to enhance adoptions, volunteer programs, and community outreach.

Public-private partnership supports Allegan County Animal Shelter


Feature Story Children First Lakeshore and Good Hands Plainwell received $1,500 for their backpack nutrition programs.
Feature Story Iridescent Health
Feature Story classroom

Talent Together: Addressing teacher shortages across Michigan


Longform Voces Early Childhood
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'A bold vision' for four northern Michigan counties


Feature Story Early Education
In The News Dr. MacKinnon CMU

Dr. Neil MacKinnon reflects on first 100 days as CMU President