‘Heal the Zeel’ campaign rallies community support

The city of Zeeland’s “Feel the Zeel” tagline has temporarily switched to “Heal the Zeel” during the pandemic. Downtown businesses such as Out of the Box and Tripelroot say they appreciate the campaign's unifying message. 

With shops and restaurants closed, the sidewalks in downtown Holland lack the usual hustle and bustle of a springtime Saturday.
Michigan West Coast Chamber foundation announces downtown relief fund

A newly created relief fund will offer grants of up to $10,000 to businesses in downtown Holland and Zeeland struggling in the wake of the COVID-19 economic crisis. The deadline to apply is May 18. 

It’s tulip time in Holland without the festival

Holland’s 91st flower show played to a very small audience this year after the coronavirus pandemic forced the first-ever cancellation of the annual Tulip Time Festival.

Lucia with her mom, Rosalinda.
A tribute to Mom, the strongest woman I know

Lucia Rios credits her success in life to her mom, Rosalinda Martinez, who taught her never to view her disability as a limitation.

Mother and daughter’s routine brings comfort during quarantine

As her mom Phyllis Swisher's caretaker, Paula Maas shares the moments the two had together in her final days that felt like "little miracles."

Life of giving enriches everyone

Community volunteer Ed Amaya shares how the pandemic has given him more opportunities to find the places where he can make a difference.

The 612-acre Upper Macatawa Natural Area is located in Zeeland Township.
Survey lets Ottawa County residents help guide future of park system

Ottawa County residents have until May 15 to take a survey that will be used to create a 5-year plan for the parks system. 

Share your #MAYSADNESS and do good with Tulip Talk T-shirt

Sad over the cancellation of Tulip Time, cartoonist Wade Gugino and Sonscreens created the Tulip Talk 2020 shirt as a way for people to show how much they miss the iconic Holland festival while helping nonprofits.

Pete Hoffswell is a volunteer with 3Dc19.
Holland maker lends resources to help fight COVID-19

Pete Hoffswell, a volunteer with 3Dc19, explains what's it like to be part of a network of makers using 3D printers to supply free face shields and other PPEs to healthcare workers across the country. 

Baruch de Carvalho
The anxiety of getting sick during the pandemic

College student Baruch de Carvalho describes the roller coaster of emotions that come when you are sick but don’t know if you have COVID-19.

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