BC City Connection

Housing: 2026 Housing Master Plan

Over the course of 2026, the BC CIty Connection will include some conversations specifically focused on housing in the city. In the first of those episodes, Planning Supervisor Darcy Schmitt lays out how Battle Creek tackles the housing shortage with mixed-use zoning,...

Digital Services: Ensuring Information is Accessible

This time on BC City Connection, a discussion outlining how Battle Creek is building an accessible digital city that meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards and puts residents first.  From language-ready alerts to a content-first website overhaul,...

Meet Battle Creek City Manager Amanda Zimmerlin

In her first visit to the BC City Connection podcast, Battle Creek City Manager Amanda Zimmerlin discusses her background, what drew her to Battle Creek and the challenges and successes she sees in the Cereal City. Zimmerlin joined the City of Battle Creek after a...

Drinking Water Update: City Actively Addressing Elevated TTHMs

The City of Battle Creek is actively addressing elevated total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) in the water system, a maximum contaminant level violation. The municipalities affected include the City of Battle Creek, Springfield, Emmett Township and a portion of Pennfield...

Get Alerts and Info from the City of Battle Creek – and Offer Input

In this episode of BC CIty Connection, Breanne Humphreys and Eric McClure from the City Hall communications office talk about the opt-in city alert system which helps residents stay informed. The BC City Connection podcast is also discussed – and the various...

Safety and Crime Prevention Tips from Battle Creek Police

In this episode of the BC CIty Connection, Lt. Ryan Strunk and Sgt. Chris Rabbit bring listeners a wide-ranging list of safety and crime prevention tips. From driving safety to situational awareness and fraud, the BCPD encourages residents to think about these safety...