Battle Creek couple season for success at Stewie’s Cajun Foods
Rooted in Louisiana tradition, Aubrey and Candyce Stewart have transformed authentic Cajun flavors into a growing Battle Creek business.
Battle Creek
With an economic development organization that is the envy of many communities, Battle Creek is a city building on its food industry roots and the land area is the third largest of Michigan cities. For fun, each year the Cereal City, headquarters to the Kellogg Co., celebrates the significance of the most important meal of the day with the World’s Longest Breakfast table. Bikers, cyclers and joggers take in the parks, forests and streams linked by a 24-mile linear park. Campers and outdoor lovers visit Fort Custer Recreation area for fishing, hiking, cross country skiing and boating. For animal lovers, African creatures, like giraffes, and Asian animals, like snow leopards, make the Binder Park Zoo a must. The Battle Creek Art Center and Battle Creek Symphony stoke the city’s cultural offerings and the Firekeepers Casino adds to the city’s fun side. B.C’s Math and Science Center is acclaimed, and secondary education needs are accommodated by Kellogg Community College, Robert B. Miller College and a branch of Western Michigan University. And Sojourner Truth, who lived here, watches over downtown from the memorial in her honor.
Could Battle Creek become Candy City? A look at 2026 through the eyes of residents
As Kellogg enters a new era under Ferrero ownership, Battle Creek residents reflect on whether the city’s identity will remain rooted in its legacy as Cereal City or evolve into something sweeter.
Lifelong dream realized with opening of catering and takeout business in Battle Creek
Mitts 2 Pits Catering is the latest tenant in a building at 78 Calhoun Street that has incubated dreams for several restaurateurs in Battle Creek. Owned by the husband-and-wife team of Benjamin and Denise Young, the catering and take-out business opened its first brick-and-mortar location in April. Here's their story.
The stories that stayed with us: A year of Second Wave journalism
Through bikes, poetry, wetlands, old theaters, and everyday helpers, Second Wave writers and photographers revisit the stories that defined their year.
Ford’s $1.3M gift empowers three Calhoun County community foundations to fuel local projects
Ford Motor Co. is investing $1.3 million in a collaborative effort with three Calhoun County community foundations to deliver immediate impact and long-term support across the region.
It’s scholarship season at the Battle Creek Community Foundation
Battle Creek Community Foundation scholarships help local students like Nylayiaha Smith afford college and inspire them to give back to their community.
Voices of Youth: A safe haven for children entering foster care comes to Battle Creek
Battle Creek’s Isaiah 117 House, set to open in March of 2026, seeks to reduce trauma for children entering foster care by providing a safe and supportive place during removal and placement.
Susan Balbaugh passes the baton as executive director of Battle Creek’s The Music Center
After 12 years of guiding The Music Center through growth and sustainability, Executive Director Susan Balbaugh will retire in January, transitioning to a part-time donor relations role as Teri Noaeill steps in as the organization’s new leader.
New city manager aims to tackle Battle Creek’s challenges — and harness its assets
Three months into her role, Amanda Zimmerlin discusses how her Ohio background prepared her to tackle Battle Creek’s housing, homelessness, and childcare challenges while championing the city’s assets.
Family’s culinary vision takes flight with newest Latin American eatery at Kellogg Field
San Francisco Latin American Cuisine, a high-end eatery featuring bold flavors from across Latin America, has taken flight inside the Battle Creek Executive Airport, bringing a major-city dining experience to Kellogg Field.
