Community Development

Development News Studies show that natural light not only improves student performance, but has an impact on health, wellness, and academic performance.

Architectural design for learning


Development News Poster-Northwood Human Library

Northwood University "Human Library"


Development News The City of Coleman occupies one square mile and has a population of 1,262.

Profile Q & A: Steve Miller, Coleman Mayor


Development News Three Bridges plans to open with 8 to 12 beers on draft.

Three Bridges Distillery opening on March 3


Feature Story RIX Logo

Issue Media Group Launches Rural Innovation eXchange


Development News GLBR Mental Health Partnership logo

Mental Health in the Workplace Seminar


Feature Story Wake Up Midland meeting at Valley Plaza

WakeUp! Midland connects the community


Feature Story MSU Extension will offer an online Cottage Food Law Food Safety Training program starting Feb. 16.

Want to sell homemade foods? Here’s what you need to know


Development News Elizabeth Lumbert is the Director of Dow Gardens.

Catalyst Community-Ecology 101


Development News The Blue Light concerts are held on the second floor of the Ashman Plaza building.

The Blue Light studio, a new "old" music venue


Feature Story Monarch Academy students learn about monarch butterflies and join in national efforts to preserve it. Little Forks Conservancy, Northwood University, 4-H, Fisher Family Fields, and the Midland Co. Board of Commissioners are all lending their support.

Young offenders transform at the Monarch Academy


Development News Faith Tabler, scholarship recipient, and Dave Marsh, scholarship representative, gathered at the MACF's scholarship awards event in June 2021.

Scholarships-Midland Area Community Foundation


Development News City Forest has trails for winter mountain bike rides.

Midland's City Forest-winter destination


Feature Story Enjoying aquatic arthritis class in the Oasis Pool. The class was designed by The Arthritis Foundation.

Planning for new Midland Community Center


Development News Turntable at Radio Wasteland Records

Radio Wasteland Records celebrates fifth anniversary


Development News Erin Patrice is the creator and founder of The Breaking Bread Village.

Profile Q & A: Erin Patrice, MLK Drum Major Award


Feature Story Production crew inside MCTV's production trailer capturing high school football.
Development News Winning team at the 2020 Battle of the Books, completed shortly before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Battle of the Books