Battle Creek Mayor Mark Behnke discusses his bid for re-election and explains why he sees housing, public safety, and tax relief as the city’s most urgent priorities. Episode ResourcesBattle Creek Mayor websiteCity of Battle Creek websiteBattle Creek City Clerk...
Miles for Memories founder Sherii Sherban talks about their annual Community Stroll and why Calhoun County keeps showing up to build Dementia awareness, reduce risk through movement, and fund programs that help families. She digs into the real community impact events...
Calhoun County Assistant Administrator Doug Farrell joins Inside Calhoun County to talk about how a new Brownfield Redevelopment Authority can turn vacant or blighted sites into real projects through grants, cleanup support, and local collaboration. Also discussed:...
Continuing the next series of Creating Dementia Solutions episodes, we explore the real-life experiences of individuals and families affected by dementia. Through intimate conversations, each episode shares a unique story — from early memories and the moment of...
Sarah Lundy from the Calhoun County Household Hazardous Waste Department discusses what you can and can not bring to the county's last household hazaradout waste collection pick up for 2026, on September 14. Lundy offers tips on how you can make the disposal of...
Jen Hsu-Bishop with the United Way of South Central Michigan breaks down what Michigan’s SNAP work requirements mean right now and what Medicaid work requirements could mean starting in January 2027. She offers some simple things you can do to prevent benefit loss,...
Allie Stoddard from Binder Park Zoo talks about Maaga Shamba, a complete reimagining of the former Forest Farm space that will soon feature a redesigned cheetah habitat plus new species. She explains how exhibit decisions get made, what fall looks like at the zoo, and...
Annie Kelly from the Downtown Battle Creek Zine bringing list of fun-filled events around Battle Creek this September. Everything from Battle of the Bands, fiestas, and Fantasia! Episode ResourcesFollow DBCZ on Facebook ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show...