This discussion is part of a series of interviews remembering former Battle Creek mayor, lawmaker and statesman, Dr. Joe Schwarz who passed away in May, 2026. Former Congressman Fred Upton looks back at what made Dr. Joe Schwarz so effective for Battle Creek. Upton...
This discussion is part of a series of interviews remembering former Battle Creek mayor, lawmaker and statesman, Dr. Joe Schwarz who passed away in May, 2026. T.R. Shaw, CEO of Shaw Communications and author of Defy the Immediate, reflects on Dr. Joe Schwarz's...
This discussion is part of a series of interviews remembering former Battle Creek mayor, lawmaker and statesman, Dr. Joe Schwarz who passed away in May, 2026. Vince Pavone from Lakeview Ford reflects on the life of Dr. Joe Schwarz and the kind of civic leadership...
This discussion is part of a series of interviews remembering former Battle Creek mayor, lawmaker and statesman, Dr. Joe Schwarz who passed away in May, 2026. Battle Creek Mayor Mark Behnke shares his memories of Dr. Joe Schwarz and the creative ways he fought for...
This discussion is part of a series of interviews remembering former Battle Creek mayor, lawmaker and statesman, Dr. Joe Schwarz who passed away in May, 2026. Battle Creek Unlimited CEO, Joe Sobieralski, discusses what Dr. Joe Schwarz's leadership meant for Battle...
This discussion is part of a series of interviews remembering former Battle Creek mayor, lawmaker and statesman, Dr. Joe Schwarz who passed away in May, 2026. Michigan State Representative Steve Frisbee recalls why Dr. Joe Schwarz's humor, blunt honesty, and steady...
This discussion is part of a series of interviews remembering former Battle Creek mayor, lawmaker and statesman, Dr. Joe Schwarz who passed away in May, 2026. Former State Representative Jim Haadsma shares why Dr. Joe Schwarz became “Mr. Battle Creek” to so many...
The Community Matters July events update from the Downtown Battle Creek Zine highlights America’s 250th celebrations across Battle Creek and Calhoun County, from the Field of Flight to parades, cars, and free community concerts. Episode ResourcesFollow DBCZ on...
Joe Sobierakski returns from Battle Creek Unlimited to talk about the 8-year journey of turning an vacant site into new housing and why the financing is often the hardest part. He also discusses the recent WACO Aircraft closure at the Battle Creek Executive Airport -...
Charles Burke, president and CEO of Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, discusses why this day-trip Grand Rapids destination feels like a reset for your mind and a memory-maker for your family. Burke explains how the Gardens feels like many places in one and...
