Mt. Pleasant - Downtown

Artists participate in a 24 Hours of Comics event at Hall of Heroes

Walkable city streets of downtown Mt. Pleasant a boon for business since comic book shop relocated

Downtown Mt. Pleasant's revival is attracting businesses old as well as new. Hall of Heroes is glad to be back. 

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. 

45 iRide buses service Isabella County
One of the Midwest’s largest rural public transit systems is helping Isabella County get around town

For elderly and disabled residents in rural areas, getting out of the house can be a challenge. In the heart of the mitten state, iRide makes doctor's visits, grocery shopping, and a simple day on the town possible. 

CMU students launch mobile food cart business downtown: Hot, fresh, and customizable donut holes

A new mobile food cart is selling donuts just when college students like them best - late at night. 

Second generation barber Bill Cook inside Bob's Barbershop
Over sixty years later, Bob’s Barbershop continues to thrive

Bill Cook spent thirty-five years working alongside his father Bob. Today, their family barbershop continues to thrive -- one donut, one haircut, and one conversation at a time.

Classrooms at Morey FlexTech include open seating
Focused and flexible: Mid-Michigan students enjoy more options in 2018-19

From project-based learning to skilled trades training, Isabella county students have more educational options than ever before, and their good fortune is a potential boon for the region's future economy. 

Home decor and accessories shop opens its doors in downtown Mt. Pleasant

Brand new furnishing shop brings chic trimmings to Isabella County homes. 

Mt. Pleasant organization celebrates the arts with month’s worth of events, grand finale art auction

Art Walk Central returns for its seventh year. This year’s competition features more than $10,000 in prize money.

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