Public art campaign seeks submissions from the general public and local organizations
An Isabella County public art tradition has once again launched throughout several local communities.
Nine ideas for Valentine’s Day romance in mid-Michigan
Your love life doesn't have to cool down with the weather. In Isabella county, romance abounds on any budget.
The growing STEM Ecosystem in the Great Lakes Bay Region
With the help of the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance, our community is home to several resources to help local students get involved with STEM education in order to prepare for the workforce of tomorrow.
Annual winter-time obstacle course and 5K race grows in popularity
So far more than 400 people are registered to take part in the annual Man Vs. Mountain 5K obstacle race on Saturday, Feb. 2.
Mid Michigan tradition raises funds for college
Prints by Michigan artist Robin Murray are just one highlight of the annual fundraiser. Money raised goes to a bevy of causes, including student scholarships, facility improvements, and local youth programs.
Local teen taking community arts pavilion from concept to concrete
After two years of fundraising, planning, and permit processes, Taylor Idema's vision of a place where her community can gather outdoors for music and performances is slated for completion within the year.
X-Ability is making winter play possible for kids with special needs
Jennifer Harrison just wanted her daughter, Zoey, to be able to play outside in the winter. Her solution has become a full-fledged business, empowering other kids to get outside.
How Michigan’s place-based initiatives are addressing health equity at a regional level
These initiatives forge private-public collaborations to create systemic improvements in health and wellness across multiple counties.
Short-term training programs for high-demand positions now scheduled for 2019
Trainees can be prepared for entry-level positions and state certification exams in as little as three to nine weeks, and at potentially very little cost.
Two talent consortiums land big investments for middle Michigan students
The Marshall Plan for Talent Innovation Grant brings $2,615,611 of investment to central Michigan. Competition for the grants was stiff, with more than eighty organizations competing.
