Sarah Lundy from the Calhoun County Household Hazardous Waste Department discusses what you can and can not bring to the county's last household hazaradout waste collection pick up for 2026, on September 14. Lundy offers tips on how you can make the disposal of...
Jen Hsu-Bishop with the United Way of South Central Michigan breaks down what Michigan’s SNAP work requirements mean right now and what Medicaid work requirements could mean starting in January 2027. She offers some simple things you can do to prevent benefit loss,...
Allie Stoddard from Binder Park Zoo talks about Maaga Shamba, a complete reimagining of the former Forest Farm space that will soon feature a redesigned cheetah habitat plus new species. She explains how exhibit decisions get made, what fall looks like at the zoo, and...
Annie Kelly from the Downtown Battle Creek Zine bringing list of fun-filled events around Battle Creek this September. Everything from Battle of the Bands, fiestas, and Fantasia! Episode ResourcesFollow DBCZ on Facebook ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show...
Eric Greene at Kellogg Community College talks about KCC's big 70 year anniversary serving Battle Creek and the region. He digs into what community college does best right now: affordable access, job-ready programs, smoother transfer paths, and a new partnership...
Battle Creek Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kim Carter talks about what it really takes to start the year strong, from daily attendance to student well-being. She shares the district’s biggest moves for reducing chronic absenteeism, improving literacy, and helping...
Krista Trout-Edwards joins Inside Calhoun County to talk about how the Calhoun County Land Bank turns vacant and abandoned properties into stable housing, stronger neighborhoods, and real opportunities for buyers. Episode ResourcesCalhoun County Land Bank...
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...
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...