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Courtney Soule

Courtney is a longtime Midland resident and enjoys telling the story of the community's evolution. She ran Catalyst Midland as the publication's managing editor from October 2017 through September 2020. Her favorite topics are interesting people, change makers, outdoor recreation and design. Aside from Catalyst, her published work can be found various places including Elephant Journal, Thought Catalog and a number of other websites, papers, menus and the occasional one-liner. 

Courtney Soule's Latest Articles

Automated and aerial: Drone & Robotics Festival takes over Jack Barstow Municipal Airport

The first ever Drone & Robotics Festival brought the community together around some pretty cool technology with the aim of highlighting aviation as a growing STEM field.

Smoked low and slow: Molasses set to open in Midland catering to all BBQ lovers

Months in the making, Molasses, a St. Louis-style barbeque joint will open in late June with menu options for all – even those who don’t eat meat.

Outdoor Recreation Advisory Council connects with industry stakeholders in Midland across pipeline

The Outdoor Recreation Advisory Council recently connected with a large group of Midland outdoor recreation enthusiasts, business owners and nonprofits after being appointed by Governor Whitmer last month.

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Thoughts on Impermanence: A conversation with artist Armin Mersmann

After 29 years with Midland Center for the Arts, Armin Mersmann was selected for the famed Manifest Creative Research Gallery and Drawing Center in Cincinnati. We talk to him about art, teaching and what inspires him.

IMG welcomes Dorothy Hernandez as new associate editorial director and Model D managing editor

ssue Media Group (IMG) is pleased to announce Dorothy Hernandez has joined the company as the new associate editorial director and the managing editor of Model D, IMG’s flagship publication.

Delta College Downtown Midland Center breaks ground for 2020 opening

Delta College broke ground on the new Downtown Midland Center recently adding to the region's access to affordable, in-demand, high-quality education.

Saltwater, sinking lines & scenic escapes: A look into adventure travel with Little Forks Outfitters

From Yellowstone to Christmas Island, we take a look inside adventure travel with Bo Brines and Little Forks Outfitters.

Midtown is “Marveling” and “Making” this weekend with two events

Midtown is hosting two events this weekend you will want to check out: Midtown Movie Palooza and Midtown Artist Market.

Entrepreneurship week draws crowd with speakers, forums and pitch competitions

The Midland Business Alliance hosted the second "Entrepreneurship Week" April 1-5 all around town with events, forums and a pitch competition in the spirit of showcasing entrepreneurship in Midland County.

Bring on the butterflies: Behind the scenes at Dow Gardens ‘Butterflies in Bloom’

The Dow Gardens Butterflies in Bloom programs brings in over 4,000 butterflies each year from all over the world and requires the effort of more than 75 volunteers. We go behind the scenes to learn what it takes to pull the effort off.

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