Calhoun County Board of Commissioners Chair Derek King looks back at the work of 2025, a transitional and tough budget year, and ahead at the opportunities in 2026 which include several road projects and renovations at the jail. Episode Resources Calhoun County Board...
Community Matters highlights upcoming events presented by the Downtown Battle Creek Zine (DBCZ)! In this update, Annie Kelley shares ideas for local things to do to ease into the new year. Episode ResourcesFollow DBCZ on Facebook ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK...
In 2025, Creating Dementia Solutions is looking deeper into what The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention and care has indicated are ways people can reduce their risk of dementia. Miles for Memories Founder Sherii Sherban talks about some of the...
From new a reimagining of the Beckley Road corridor, changes with the WK Kellogg Company and hiring of a new City Manager, it was a year of transition for Battle Creek. Mayor Mark Behnke, new City Manager Amanda Zimmerlin and Assistant City Manager Ted Dearing talk to...
Battle Creek has a new Direct Primary Care office offering a new model for those needing health care services. Dr. Behram Elami talks to Community Matters about what Direct Primary Care is and how it differs from more conventional health care providers and helps...
In 2025, Creating Dementia Solutions is looking deeper into what The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention and care has indicated are ways people can reduce their risk of dementia. Among those factors: Smoking and Vaping In this episode, Honalee...
Rep. Steve Frisbie looks back at his first full year in office in the Michigan House of Representatives, including the struggle to pass the state budget as well as the current attempt to cut up to $645M in work project funds. Frisbie also looks ahead to 2026,...
Recycling isn't just about cardboard, cans and plastic. Charitable Union CEO Teresa Allen talks to Community Matters about their textile recycling program which gives your old, soiled clothes (including athletic shoes) a new life in some unexpected ways to...
Rene Pere, Occupational Therapist at Oaklawn Hospital, discusses how to know when it's time to turn in the keys and enter driver retirement. Pere talks about Driver Risk Assessment exams, one of the services provided at Oaklawn Physical Rehabilitation clinic, as...
For 30 years, the SHARE Center of Battle Creek has been helping the homeless residents struggling with mental health or addiction issues. Robert Elchert, Executive Director of the SHARE Center, talks to Community Matters about their facility, services and struggles...