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...
The Wall That Heals returns to Battle Creek. Colonel Frank Walker and Dave Morgan from Calhoun County Red White Blue Foundation explain how they got it to come back to Battle Creek and how it moves people so deeply. Episode Resources The Wall That Heals Website...
Kathy Szenda Wilson from Pulse talks about First Home First Teacher, a Battle Creek pilot program that provides free housing plus ongoing support for early childhood educators who are struggling to keep a roof over their heads. Episode Resources Pulse Roadmap Website...
Judge Tracie Tomak from the Calhoun County 10th District Court talks about the county's Driver’s License Restoration Court and how it helps eligible people turn a criminal traffic charge into a real plan to get legally licensed again. Episode Resources Road to...
Food scraps, old tires, Styrofoam, stormwater, and trees all sound like separate problems until you’re staring at your trash can wondering what actually belongs where. This time on BC City Connection, Battle Creek Department of Public Works Environmental Office...
Michael Armitage with the Calhoun County Consolidated Dispatch Authority talks about “Callie,” a virtual assistant now answering Calhoun County’s non-emergency dispatch lines so telecommunicators can stay focused on urgent calls. He breaks down how...
Brittney Dowdy returns to talk about two summer opportunities that put kids first: a free community flag football game and a Pistons Academy basketball clinic built to be affordable and high impact. Brittney shares how the B Squared Foundation raises money, sponsors...
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. Governor Gretchen Whitmer visits Community Matters to pay tribute to Dr. Joe Schwarz and reflects on how his...