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...
Calhoun County Clerk/Register Kimberly Hinkley returns to Inside Calhoun County, providing a refresher for those intending to vote early in the 2026 election season. Hinkley also discusses how early voting is changing turnout, planning, and voter confidence across the...
The housing crisis can feel abstract until you look at a waitlist, a fixed income, or a building that needs repairs just to stay livable. This time on the BC City Connection Housing Podcast, Chris Lussier, the new CEO of the Battle Creek Housing Commission, offers a...
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...
Continuing the next series of Creating Dementia Solutions episodes, we explore the real-life experiences of individuals and families affected by dementia. Through intimate conversations, each episode shares a unique story — from early memories and the moment of...
Mary Muliett with the Battle Creek Community Foundations talks about the recently announced Kook Family Community Center ownership transition and why Senior Care Partners P.A.C.E. is positioned to keep senior services stable and growing. Muliett also talks about the...
Detective Sergeant Kelson Gettel from the Battle Creek Police Department talks about a wave of phone scammers posing as Calhoun County deputies and pressuring people to pay fake fines. He lays out the red flags, why Bitcoin ATMs and gift cards are the giveaway, and...
Marshall Public Schools and Pennfield Schools are two local recipients of a mini-grant from MDOT Safe Routes to School. Marshall Public Schools Superintendent Becky Jones and Pennfield Schools Superintendent Stephanie Lemmer, talk about how this could create new and...