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News from September 2025

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Thornapple Kellogg School District SAT Performance: How many white students set for college in 2023-24 school year?

By W. M. Williams | Sep 30, 2025

White students' college readiness declined in Thornapple Kellogg School District during the 2023-24 school year, compared to previous school year.

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Davenport University Panthers announce timeline for football ticket sales

By A. B. Mundy | Sep 29, 2025

The athletic department has announced new details regarding ticket sales for the upcoming football season.

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Rep. Smit explains votes on recent Michigan legislative measures

By A. B. Mundy | Sep 29, 2025

State Representative Rachelle M. Smit (R-Hastings) has released explanations for her votes on several bills considered in the Michigan House during the week of September 24, 2025.

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Which former high school stars from Southeast Grand Rapids area will be in action for the week of Monday, Sept. 29?

By I. S. Warner | Sep 26, 2025

The week starting Monday, Sept. 29 will feature action from these former Southeast Grand Rapids area high school stars.

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How many H-2A petitions made by SE Grand Rapids News publication area employers were approved during 2024?

By N. L. Bruce | Sep 25, 2025

In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by employers in the SE Grand Rapids News publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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House passes bill limiting state regulations beyond federal standards

By I. S. Warner | Sep 24, 2025

The Michigan House of Representatives has passed a bill sponsored by Rep. Gina Johnsen (R-Portland) that aims to limit state regulations from exceeding federal standards unless there is clear justification.

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Who are the ex-high school stars from Southeast Grand Rapids area competing on Saturday, Sept. 27?

By E. C. Runyon | Sep 24, 2025

These ex-Southeast Grand Rapids area high school standouts will participate in competitions on Saturday, Sept. 27.

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Which ex-high school athletes from Southeast Grand Rapids area will compete in the week of Monday, Sept. 22?

By I. S. Warner | Sep 19, 2025

During the week beginning Monday, Sept. 22, these former Southeast Grand Rapids area high school athletes will be in action.

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Which ex-high school standouts from Southeast Grand Rapids area will play on Saturday, Sept. 20?

By E. C. Runyon | Sep 17, 2025

Saturday, Sept. 20 will see these former Southeast Grand Rapids area high school stars in competition.

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Which high school alumni from Southeast Grand Rapids area will play in games during the week starting Monday, Sept. 15?

By I. S. Warner | Sep 12, 2025

The upcoming week starting Monday, Sept. 15 will feature these former Southeast Grand Rapids area high school athletes.

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Rep. Outman honors local deputy chief at Michigan House 9-11 memorial

By I. S. Warner | Sep 11, 2025

State Rep. Pat Outman (R-Six Lakes) hosted Montcalm County Commissioner Jack Johnson at the Michigan House of Representatives’ annual 9-11 Memorial Ceremony on Thursday.

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Rep. Rachelle Smit explains votes on auto repair regulation and consumer protection bills

By A. B. Mundy | Sep 10, 2025

State Representative Rachelle Smit (R-Hastings) has released explanations for her recent votes on several bills considered in the Michigan House during the week of September 9.

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Rep. Rachelle Smit criticizes secretary of state over claims about budget impact

By I. S. Warner | Sep 10, 2025

State Rep. Rachelle Smit, who serves as Speaker Pro Tem of the House and chairs the House Election Integrity Committee, has criticized Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson for statements about the recently passed House budget.

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Which former Southeast Grand Rapids area high school stars will compete on Saturday, Sept. 13?

By E. C. Runyon | Sep 10, 2025

These ex-Southeast Grand Rapids area high school standouts will participate in competitions on Saturday, Sept. 13.

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Speaker Pro Tem Smit criticizes outcome of mediation over election training material dispute

By A. B. Mundy | Sep 8, 2025

Speaker Pro Tem Rachelle Smit has expressed disappointment after recent court-ordered mediation between the Michigan House and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson failed to resolve a dispute over access to election training materials.

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Which former high school stars from Southeast Grand Rapids area will be in action for the week of Monday, Sept. 8?

By I. S. Warner | Sep 5, 2025

These former Southeast Grand Rapids area high school standouts will be competing during the week of Monday, Sept. 8.

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Rep. Gina Johnsen testifies on bill to restore regulatory limits in Michigan

By A. R. Betts | Sep 4, 2025

State Representative Gina Johnsen testified before the House Rules Committee in Lansing to support House Bill 4160, which seeks to reinstate Michigan’s “no stricter than federal” rulemaking standard.

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Michigan House passes bill creating Silver Alert system for missing seniors

By R. R. Morrow | Sep 3, 2025

State Rep. Gina Johnsen’s proposal to establish a Silver Alert system for missing seniors and vulnerable adults has been approved by the Michigan House of Representatives.

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Were Belding Area School District students in 2023-24 school year ready for college?

By W. M. Williams | Sep 3, 2025

Belding Area School District ranked the 135th lowest in college readiness statewide, based on its students’ performance on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

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Davenport University Athletics transitions to cashless payments for tickets and parking

By K. V. Galloway | Sep 3, 2025

Beginning with the 2025-26 season, Davenport University Athletic Department will move to a cashless payment system for football parking and ticket sales at all athletic facilities.