In 2025, Creating Dementia Solutions is looking deeper into what The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention and care has indicated are ways people can reduce their risk of dementia. Bronson Battle Creek Clinical Nutritionist Jillian Bowen continues her...
A field of 20 applicants has been whittled down to three finalists for Battle Creek city manager. Two have worked most recently in other Michigan municipalities, while the third worked most recently in Georgia. The City of Battle Creek plans a meet-and-greet of the...
The Battle Creek Police Department is looking for its next set of future officers – and it is willing to provide scholarships to the police academy for those who make the cut. Officers Nate Belson and Josh Barrix tell Community Matters about what makes a good...
This time on the Community Matters Wiggly Tail update from the Humane Society of South Central Michigan, we present Tally. A young Australian Shepherd and Cattle Dog mix, Tally is full of energy – and love! Hear Rachel talk about what kind of home is best for...
Another in the so-called ”problem-solving” courts in Calhoun County, the Sobriety Court is one that seeks to help some who are battling addiction – and who qualify – a chance to change their lives. On this episode of Inside Calhoun County, we...
On this episode of the Summit Pointe Podcast, we introduce you to our colleague Dorothy Malcolm, Chief Operating Officer at Summit Pointe. Dorothy discusses her nursing and medical management backgrounds, as well as her view on the work we do daily at Summit Pointe...
In a partnership with the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM) and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), the City of Battle Creek welcomed a Community Development Fellow in 2025. The role ”…support[s] various...
The firm hired to help the City of Battle Creek work through the process of the Lakeview District Plan – focused on the Beckley Road retail corridor – says an overabundance of parking spaces paves the way for new housing. Progressive Companies Associate...
Food insecurity brought record demand at the South Michigan Food Bank during the COVID-19 pandemic. But, that does not mean demand has returned to pre-pandemic levels. CEO Peter Vogel returns to Community Matters to talk about a recent visit to Washington, D.C. where...
Summit Pointe is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors who oversee the execution of our mission to provide ”the hightest quality behavioral health services to help individuals maximize their potential.” In this episode, Treasurer Kelli Scott – who also...