Healthy Communities

Feature Story Step it Up group walks are led by an Ottawa County naturalist.

Step it Up with walks through nature


Feature Story Spring Lake is hosting a community-wide Easter egg hunt.
Feature Story Frank's is Zeeland's oldest restaurant. A partnership with Frank's owner Shane Hammer has created the city's newest eatery.
Feature Story A craft beer enthusiast, Jeremy Grossenbacher grew up in Coopersville.

Coopersville brewery creates sense of community


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Feature Story Emily Polet-Monterosso was among 22 single-kidney climbers who tackled Mount Kilimanjaro earlier this month.

Climbing to new heights after kidney donation


Feature Story Grand Haven author Melanie Hooyenga
Feature Story When Grand Haven decided to sell its aging trolleys, the local businesses bought them with ideas for giving them a new way to serve the community.

How a community is finding a new use for transit trolleys


Feature Story Beginning in March, the Momentum Center will begin offering services in the former home of Community Action House at 345 W. 14th St. in Holland.

Momentum Center expands Holland-area services


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Issue Media Group Launches Rural Innovation eXchange


Feature Story Cecil McCarty began by holding workout sessions at a park before opening BFFS. (Paul ApPaul)

Pandemic inspires woman to open hip-hop fitness center


Feature Story Trimell Hawkins is GRCC's first Young Alumni Award recipient.
Feature Story N95 respirators filter out 95% of the particles and are proven to help protect against the spread of the COVD-19 virus.

Where to find your free N95 respirator


Feature Story Loren Joostberns received a standing ovation as he learned a basketball court would be named in his honor. 

School sports venues used to honor historic contributions