Community Development

Coverage of community groups bringing about changes, innovations, and solutions in their community.

Mt. Pleasant’s Discovery Museum wants kid to run, explore, and play their way into learning

Mt. Pleasant's Discovery Museum offers 12,000 square-feet of space for kids to move, learn, and explore.

Latest in Community Development
Ribbon-cutting ceremony to be held for Autism Spectrum Disorder learning center in Rosebush

Community Mental Health for Central Michigan is celebrating the opening of its Rosebush Early Learning Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event takes place on Wednesday, Nov. 14.

Poet Marc Hudson read a selection of his work to a full house last month at the Wellspring Literary Series tenth season kickoff
In its tenth season, Wellspring Literary is art for all

Next Monday, November 12, a crowd will assemble. To the naked eye, they’ll probably look like they don’t quite belong together, but in this room behind the tall sparkling glass that faces Broadway street everyone is connected.

Workforce training programs offered in drones, project management, and welding at Mid Michigan

Drones and project management top the list of new programs for local professionals looking to hone their skills. 

Central Michigan University opens up campus to community events: Haunted tours, international poets

Central Michigan University is hosting several community events that are free and open to the public in the upcoming weeks.

Spanish teacher April Dice uses a dry erase board to demonstrate a point during class on Monday, Oct. 8, 2018 at Sacred Heart Academy.
Spanish teacher encourages language retention through communication

A local teacher’s focus on conversation in her Spanish program has translated to extraordinary success for her students.  

Mercantile Bank’s local focus is paying dividends

For Mercantile Bank, local means more than just location. That's why their dedication to community goes beyond marketing. 

Leadership conference with a focus on women comes to Mid Michigan College’s Mt. Pleasant campus

National leaders from around the country will converge on Mid Michigan College for a one-day leadership event for women. 

A volunteer sorts donations at Clothing Inc
Bringing services under one roof is revolutionizing the way Mt. Pleasant combats poverty

In an unassuming building on the west side of Mt. Pleasant, the William and Jan Strickler Non-Profit Center is changing the way service organizations in Isabella County combat poverty in their community.

Robert Fanning has been hosting the Wellspring Literary Series at Art Reach for ten years
The CMU professor who wants to bring poetry back to the streets

Robert Fanning wants average Americans to realize that poetry is there for them, not just old guys in tweed coats. He'd also like more CMU students to stay in Mt. Pleasant after graduation. 

Our Partners

Don't miss out!

Everything Mt. Pleasant, in your inbox every week.

Close the CTA

Already a subscriber? Enter your email to hide this popup in the future.