Healthy Communities

Feature Story The 2020 Ottawa County Community Health Needs Assessment is available on the new website, healthyottawa.org.

Working together to solve health concerns


Feature Story Bowerman Blueberries is expanding its original farmers market and bringing a restaurant to downtown Holland later this year.

Bowerman bringing blueberries to downtown Holland


Feature Story While at Grand Valley, Jordan Vanderham developed a mask that makes it easier to breathe while working or playing in below-freezing air.
Feature Story Voting for Dancing with the Local Stars runs through March 10.
Feature Story As it rolls out the COVID-19 vaccines, the Ottawa County Department of Public Health has worked with community organizations to work toward equitable vaccine distribution in communities of color.

Creating vaccine equity in Ottawa County


Development News Robert Cloy

“Shade is an equity issue.”


Feature Story “One-third of everything we eat depends on pollination,” says Don Lam, of the Holland Area Beekeepers Association (HABA). “Imagine losing one bite out of every three.”
Feature Story Holland’s Cubi Market prioritizes local businesses by offering a way to safely shop locally online.

Startup puts personalized products within shoppers’ grasp


Feature Story This prepandemic photo shows yoga instructor Julia Fisher leading a yoga class. She’s helping people find connection through yoga at several lakeshore studios.

Yoga practitioner helps create community along the Lakeshore


Feature Story The Café at City on a Hill serves the staff and clients on the Zeeland nonprofit campus.

Lakeshore Advantage awards $1.8M to 187 small businesses


Feature Story GRCC is testing basketball players weekly for COVID-19 through a partnership with Ferris State.
Feature Story Heather Winia leads a Groove class.

Building community through dance


Feature Story For the second year in a row, GRCC Nursing students posted perfect pass rates on their licensure exams.

GRCC Nursing students pass licensing exams on first try