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What If Politics Were More Like Football?

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Please join Lakes for a Veterans Day Celebration!

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Electorate Empowered, a special project of The Well News

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2026 Rockford School Board Candidates | Meet the Candidates

Meet the nine candidates running for Rockford Public Schools Board of Education in 2026. Read their unedited responses and get to know who's on the ballot.

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AC Grand Rapids Introduces First Head Coach — and Soccer Fans Have Plenty to Be Excited About

AC Grand Rapids introduced Erik Bushey as its first head coach, bringing new energy, experience and a community-first vision ahead of the club’s inaugural season.

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ArtPrize Felt Like ArtPrize Again

ArtPrize 2026 brought renewed energy to Grand Rapids with more venues, memorable public art, a record-setting fashion show and a strong showing on the WestSide.

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Cannon Township Fire Department Pancake Breakfast Draws Fantastic Turnout

Cannon Township’s annual Fire Department Pancake Breakfast brought together residents, first responders, Scouts and community partners for a great morning of pancakes, connection and giving back.