Solutions at home: How Battle Creek leaders are rethinking housing
Battle Creek is reimagining housing — with ideas such as ADUs, cottage courts, and zoning reforms — to ensure affordability and inclusion across income levels.
Calhoun County
Neighborhoods Inc. of Battle Creek plays a key role in unlocking housing for the justice-involved
A new state-funded program in Calhoun and St. Joseph counties helps justice-involved individuals secure stable housing through landlord partnerships and financial incentives.
Murder Mystery Dinner helps solve the need for senior day care services in Battle Creek
Join the Marian E. Burch Adult Day Care & Rehabilitation Center for a thrilling night of mystery and masquerade, all to support compassionate care and vital services for aging adults and their caregivers in Calhoun County.
Voices of Youth: Spot and Stop program fighting invasive plant species
Invasive plants threaten Michigan’s ecosystems, but the Spot and Stop program in Kalamazoo, Calhoun, and Barry counties empowers residents to fight back through community action and tech tools.
From seed to storefront: Battle Creek’s first food co-op to open in September
Uproot Market and Eatery, Battle Creek’s first community-owned food co-op, is set to open this fall, aiming to provide fresh, local, and affordable food to underserved neighborhoods while fostering community ownership and food equity.
Delivering change: Bronson Battle Creek Hospital slashes C-Section rates for safer births
Bronson Battle Creek Hospital has been recognized for significantly reducing its cesarean section rate—placing it among Michigan’s top hospitals—through targeted initiatives aimed at improving maternal care and addressing health disparities.
Local love in action: BCCF Block Party wraps listening tour with impact, investment, and inclusion
The Battle Creek Community Foundation wrapped up its listening tour with a downtown Block Party, unveiling its Annual Impact Report and highlighting over $8 million in community investments focused on health, education, housing, and grassroots initiatives.
Devon Wilson elevates Battle Creek’s food justice work through national WKKF fellowship
“I’ve been on this mission to create access to healthy food and nutrient-dense food, and why people should care. The Community Leadership Network was a great place to hone my skills and be a better leader."
‘Spooky Symphony’ kicks off Battle Creek Symphony Orchestra’s spectacular season
The Battle Creek Symphony kicks off its 127th season on October 11 with “Spooky Symphony,” a fun, family-friendly Halloween-themed concert featuring costumes, classic eerie music, and a live theremin performance.
Fires, floods, and FEMA fears: One Battle Creek Red Cross volunteer’s call to action
Karen Wosje helps respond to local disasters as FEMA’s future remains uncertain. The Red Cross urges more volunteers amid rising climate-related emergencies.
