GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The City of Grand Rapids is thrilled to announce Water Pool-ooza on the Grand, a FREE community event aimed at engaging families and students in water conservation efforts while providing a day of fun-filled activities and education. The event takes place 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at Riverside Park (Guild Street Entrance), located at 2001 Monroe Avenue NE, Grand Rapids. Water Pool-ooza on the Grand is open to students (ages 6+) and families, offering a variety of interactive experiences to explore and enjoy. Attendees can look forward...…GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The City of Grand Rapids is thrilled to announce Water Pool-ooza on the Grand, a FREE community event aimed at engaging families and students in water conservation efforts while providing a day of fun-filled activities and education. The event takes place 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at Riverside Park (Guild Street Entrance), located at 2001 Monroe Avenue NE, Grand Rapids. Water Pool-ooza on the Grand is open to students (ages 6+) and families, offering a variety of interactive experiences to explore and enjoy. Attendees can look forward...WW…

Wiebe Boer, PhD President | Calvin University Wiebe Boer, PhD President | Calvin University Kent County’s 415 coaches earned an average salary of $32,513 in 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Education. This is the 15th highest average salary per county earned by coaches at Michigan post-secondary schools during 2022. Kent County is home to six post-secondary schools that paid coaches during 2022. Among them, Calvin University stood out with the highest average coaching...…Wiebe Boer, PhD President | Calvin University Wiebe Boer, PhD President | Calvin University Kent County’s 415 coaches earned an average salary of $32,513 in 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Education. This is the 15th highest average salary per county earned by coaches at Michigan post-secondary schools during 2022. Kent County is home to six post-secondary schools that paid coaches during 2022. Among them, Calvin University stood out with the highest average coaching...WW…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The City of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation has officially opened registration for its seventh annual Free Summer Day Camp program, catering to over 200 Grand Rapids youth. The camps, held at Garfield Park, Calvin Christian Reformed Church/Martin Luther King Park, and Roosevelt Park, will run from June 10 to August 16, Monday through Friday, welcoming children aged five to 14. According to David Marquardt, the City's parks and recreation director, "Our Summer Day Camp program is an important resource providing safe, fun and engaging...…GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The City of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation has officially opened registration for its seventh annual Free Summer Day Camp program, catering to over 200 Grand Rapids youth. The camps, held at Garfield Park, Calvin Christian Reformed Church/Martin Luther King Park, and Roosevelt Park, will run from June 10 to August 16, Monday through Friday, welcoming children aged five to 14. According to David Marquardt, the City's parks and recreation director, "Our Summer Day Camp program is an important resource providing safe, fun and engaging...WW…

City Manager Mark Washington presented the fiscal year 2025 proposed budget to the City Commission, outlining a $690 million spending plan aimed at continuing strategic objectives and making transformational investments. Washington emphasized that the budget will address crucial issues related to safety, health, environment, mobility, economic prosperity, housing, community engagement, and governmental excellence. Washington stated, "The FY25 Preliminary Fiscal Plan builds upon investments made in prior fiscal years and allows us to be consistent with our values and...…City Manager Mark Washington presented the fiscal year 2025 proposed budget to the City Commission, outlining a $690 million spending plan aimed at continuing strategic objectives and making transformational investments. Washington emphasized that the budget will address crucial issues related to safety, health, environment, mobility, economic prosperity, housing, community engagement, and governmental excellence. Washington stated, "The FY25 Preliminary Fiscal Plan builds upon investments made in prior fiscal years and allows us to be consistent with our values and...WW…

Alma Scots Coach Jason Crain (2024) | Alma Scots Alma Scots Coach Jason Crain (2024) | Alma Scots These former Grand Rapids Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22. Alec KovalAlma ScotsOutfielderSophomore6′0″ 185H.S.: Grand Rapids Christian High SchoolHometown: Egrand RapidsNext Game: vs. Calvin Knights, Tue April 23, 4 p.m. Kyle RemingtonMinnesota Golden GophersRight handed pitcher and infielderFreshman6′0″ 165H.S.: Grand Rapids...…Alma Scots Coach Jason Crain (2024) | Alma Scots Alma Scots Coach Jason Crain (2024) | Alma Scots These former Grand Rapids Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22. Alec KovalAlma ScotsOutfielderSophomore6′0″ 185H.S.: Grand Rapids Christian High SchoolHometown: Egrand RapidsNext Game: vs. Calvin Knights, Tue April 23, 4 p.m. Kyle RemingtonMinnesota Golden GophersRight handed pitcher and infielderFreshman6′0″ 165H.S.: Grand Rapids...WW…