Spring Lake manager honors mentor while leading village into future
Brady Selner marks one year as Spring Lake manager, continuing Chris Burns’ legacy through community projects and plans for growth.
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Zeeland honors longest-serving mayor with dedication of Hoogland Plaza
City renames downtown corner during National Night Out to celebrate Les Hoogland’s decades of service, volunteerism, and community leadership.
NEOMED launches dental program to improve statewide oral health access
NEOMED's new Bitonte College of Dentistry will embed dental students in Ohio communities to improve access and address shortages in rural and urban oral health care.
Holland Ambassador Academy inspires residents to lead and get involved
A hands-on city program helps Holland residents learn how government works and encourages them to take active roles in their community.
Gentex brings community together with street performers, block party
The Gentex Block Party, a free family event with games, giveaways, food, and music, will be held Aug. 14 from 6:30–8:30 p.m. at the Holland Civic Center Place.
Holland-Zeeland Chamber earns national award for innovation and leadership
Michigan West Coast Chamber recognized for programs boosting careers, volunteerism, and community growth, earning national Chamber of the Year honors.
Ohio hygienist trains future workforce through outreach role
Justin Nance blends teaching and patient care to combat workforce shortages and inspire the next generation of dental hygienists in Ohio.
Hartford Nationals highlight power of inclusion through adaptive sports community
Hundreds of athletes with disabilities, including 17-year-old North Muskegon swimmer Grace Offman, competed in Grand Rapids at The Hartford Nationals, celebrating inclusion, athleticism, and the power of community.
How an Indiana hygienist inspires careers, expands access as an industry ambassador
Hali Householder helps recruit future dental hygienists and promotes whole-body health through a pioneering workforce initiative tackling care shortages.
Mead Johnson expansion proposal spurs burst of civic engagement
As Mead Johnson plans to expand, Zeeland officials work to balance residents’ concerns with economic development and community-wide priorities.
