Community Development

Jon believes the cows have a high quality of life on his farm. While they do receive veterinary care for any injuries, they don’t deal with sickness.

Where’s your beef from? Learn about how JNelson Farms raises their grass-fed cattle

Tucked in the countryside outside of Midland, Jon Nelson of JNelson Farms raises grass-fed cattle. Besides offering quality beef, Jon enjoys educating the community about farming and believes farmers should be transparent about their practices.

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Stacy Stout, director of equity and engagement for the city of Grand Rapids.
Nearly 20 Michigan communities have declared racism a public health crisis. What happens next?

Here's a look at the actions three Michigan communities have taken since passing declarations that racism is a public health crisis.

The Legacy building in Downtown Bay City was vacant for several years before being renovated into a restaurant and condominiums.
Legacy Building in Downtown Bay City earns statewide honors for historic preservation

Developer Jenifer Acosta says she keeps one eye on preservation and another one on community building when she renovates a structure.  

River Days Returns to Midland for ….

River Days returns to Midland August 4-7 with free live music, hot air balloons, food trucks, a kids zone, fireworks, axe throwing, a hot-dog-eating contest, and more.   

Absentee ballots must be submitted by 8pm, Tuesday, November 8.
Primary Election is just days away

While some votes have already been cast, a majority of votes will be made on Election Day, August 2nd. Find out what you need to do so you can cast your ballot.

Rivers present different challenges to kayakers & canoers in Midland County

Late summer and early fall are good times for novice kayakers and canoers to pad their experience on local rivers.

DStreet Music Foundation supports and stages live music events.
Popup Palooza returns to Village of Sanford for 2nd year

After the well-loved event, Parkapalooza moved to Midland, Village of Sanford residents hosted their own mini version of the hometown music festival, Popup Palooza last year. This year, the event returns on July 23 at Porte Park.  

Explore the new nature area in Midland

In mid-July, City of Midland and Dow officials celebrated the grand opening of the Eagle Ridge Nature Area in Stratford Woods Park.  The project was developed by Dow as a component of its natural resources damage restoration efforts and will be transferred to the City of Midland for future oversight and preservation.   

Your guide to becoming an informed voter

In the information age, it can be hard to know who to trust for the facts on candidates and ballot issues. Here, we offer some tips from the experts on how you can get the lowdown before the election.  

Mivra Saul, 7, and a shark in one of several play stations in Youth Services where flood damage was extensive.
After two years following the May 2020 flood, the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library is fully reopened

While the library took a hit during the 2020 disaster, it’s come back to new life with some new services!  

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