Community Development

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

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. 

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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.  

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.

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. 

Jodi Stuber believes all kids possess unbridled potential

At Hopewell Ranch, special needs kids, veterans, and others with diverse needs can shed their labels and reach their potential. 

Coming job fair one of many community events planned by Mid Michigan College this fall

Mid Michigan college has a full calendar of events to kick off the 2018-19 school year, including an upcoming job fair. 

A girl gets ready to throw a soccer ball at PEAK after school program in Mt. Pleasant
It takes a community to run an after school program

Peak provides after school and summer child care for residents through the support of community partners. In turn, they're teaching kids how to give back to that same community. 

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