The clock is ticking on a decision that will shape what Battle Creek looks like for years: how the city grows housing that people can actually find, afford, and live in. Darcy Schmitt, Planning Supervisor for the City of Battle Creek, talks through the city’s draft...
Rod Auton talks about how Calhoun County’s Senior Services Millage turns local tax dollars into real support that helps older adults stay at home. Auton also discusses new “incubator” ideas that fight loneliness, build tech confidence, and connect generations through...
Thirty vendors. A dog-friendly market. Free crafts for kids and even paw painting for your pup. Executive Director Jessica Gilbert, explains what you'll see at the Mutt Market at the Humane Society of South Central Michigan. Episode Resources Humane Society of...
Christine Parsons from the Calhoun County Road Department talks about where summer road work stands, what projects are finishing up, and why planning and partnerships matter as much as asphalt. She explains bridge replacement realities, how they prep for winter, and...
Road construction season always tests your patience, especially when you don’t know what’s changing day to day. Nick Schirripa from the Michigan Department of Transportation gives an update on the 2026 Michigan construction season and what drivers in Battle Creek,...
Daniel Jones from The Haven of Rest shares how the new Haven Maternity Housing program gives homeless pregnant women a safe home, life skills, and support through pregnancy and early parenting. Episode Resources The Haven of Rest Ministries Website ABOUT COMMUNITY...
Columbia Avenue filled with pink is hard to ignore, and that is exactly the point. Angela Myers from the Battle Creek Community Foundation and Stephen Titus from Lucky Rooster Kitchen and One Nation talk about Walk The Walk for Breast Cancer and why this event has...
Battle Creek artist Dick Schlatter talks about his “U.S. Presidents In Their Own Words” exhibit at the Battle Creek Regional History Museum. Schlatter discusses his process and how he turns inaugural addresses into striking typographic presidential portraits. Episode...
Leaders from the Battle Creek Community Foundation, the United Way of South Central Michigan, Grace Health and Rx Kids statewide explain how no-strings cash support during pregnancy and early infancy can improve newborn health and reduce long-term costs. They discuss...
Annie Kelly from the Downtown Battle Creek Zine bringing a tight list of can’t-miss events around Battle Creek. Everything from murals, music, fair food, and even a dog-centered mini fair. Episode ResourcesFollow DBCZ on Facebook ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK...
