Connecting Communities: Rank MI Vote – The UnWasted Vote
Our Guest Nadine Rios-Rivas from Rank MI Vote explains about the petition ranked voting that is circulating in the state of Michigan.She shares how using a ranked voting system can give voters more choice for candidates across all political parties…
A Conversation With Susan Rosas, YWCA
Susan Rosas, CEO of YWCA Kalamazoo discusses the organization's vital role in the community. They delve into the YWCA's services, including victim support, maternal health, and early childhood education. Rosas shares insights on the organization's adaptive strategies and the recent…
Civic Snapshot: October 20, 2025 Kalamazoo City Commission
The Commission focused on the selection of a new city manager to replace the retiring Jim Ritsema. The meeting provided an opportunity for public comments, with many community members expressing support for candidates Malcolm Hankins and Laura Lamb. The commission…
Civic Snapshot: October 20, 2025 Comstock Township Board
The board reviewed attorney billing practices and the implications of a controversial development proposal. They discussed the removal of a Downtown Development Authority (DDA) member due to attendance and conflict of interest issues, ultimately deciding against proceeding with removal. The…
Civic Snapshot: October 16, 2025 Comstock Planning Commission
The Commission considers a rezoning request to change a property from R-1A to AGR, which is favorably reviewed for compliance with the master land use plan and future agricultural use. The commission also reviews and finalizes details for accessory structure…
Civic Snapshot: October 9, 2025 Comstock Township Zoning Board of Appeals
The Commission considers a rezoning request to change a property from R-1A to AGR, which is favorably reviewed for compliance with the master land use plan and future agricultural use. The commission also reviews and finalizes details for accessory structure…
Civic Snapshot: October 9, 2025 City of Kalamazoo Zoning Board of Appeals
The Commission addressed several zoning variance requests, primarily concerning a proposed parking deck and event center. The meeting focused on the approval of variances for large electronic message displays (EMDs) on the parking deck and event center. Detailed discussions included…
Neigh-borhood Connections: How Nature and Equine Collaboration Help Heal
Nestled on 80 acres of fields, trails, gardens, and pastures, this nonprofit community center invites people to rediscover connection through horses, nature, and one another. Founder Sandra RietKerk, whose lifelong bond with horses began on her grandparents' dairy farm, has…
All Stories Matter: Letting Curiosity Lead with Dr. Anezka Viskova-Robertson
Seeing her "stumbling blocks" not as failures but steppingstones, Anezka is living a life of her own creation. Now, the Global Learning Manager at Western Michigan University, she is also one of the leading researchers in AI. Her open and…
Connecting Communities: ‘Confections With Convictions’ Gives Sweet Second Chances
Dale Anderson and Jennifer Faketty discuss how their local chocolate shop is creating jobs for community members in need of a second chance, whether through a safe work place for recovery, or those with other barriers to employment. All while…
