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...
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...
A calm day on the water can turn serious in seconds, and most of the time it is not “bad luck”, it is one missing piece of prep. This time on Inside Calhoun County, Deputy Matthew Schimmel from the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department Marine Patrol provides clear,...
This time on the BC CIty Connection, Battle Creek Police Sgt. Corey Champlin discusses Protected Places, a voluntary program that helps dispatch and officers get better information during emergencies. Sgt. Champlin shares how optional live camera access, up-to-date...
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...
Rep. Steve Frisbie (R-Battle Creek) returns to Community Matters to discuss plans to eliminate the state portion of property taxes and what it could mean for homeowners, schools, and local services. Frisbie also discusses the need for budget transparency and why...
Housing discrimination isn’t always a slammed door. Sometimes it’s a quieter pattern: one person gets the full tour, another gets brushed off; one gets the helpful phone number, another gets “check the website.” Those small moments can shape who gets access to safe,...
The Downtown Battle Creek Zine is back to outline a stacked June calendar proving Battle Creek and the surrounding area are anything but quiet once summer hits. Nick Buckley highlights family friendly events, local traditions, and the best ways to stay plugged into...