Eleven women from Grattan Township’s own Dames & Daggers team will be heading to Holland, Michigan, to compete in Battle of the Blade Maidens 2025, a international, all-women’s knife throwing tournament hosted by Women With Knives (WWK), the premier organization for women in the competitive knife throwing sport.
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MCC biology students have enriching experience during study abroad trip to Costa Rica
Montcalm Community College’s first study abroad trip in seven years provided an enriching experience for biology students. MCC partnered with Mid Michigan College for this study abroad trip, with seven MCC students from BIOL299: Service Learning in Costa Rica joining 14 Mid Michigan students from May 7-14.
Hans Christian Andersen Theater bring’s totally awesome musical to the stage
Some of the most popular phrases from the 1980s were words like “awesome,” “gnarly,” and “totally.” They were all words to describe something great or cool. Those ’80s words could also be used to describe this weekend’s musical performance, “Back to the ’80s,” by the Hans Christian Andersen Theater. Patrons are encouraged to wear their favorite ’80s attire as there will be a prize for the best-dressed. Audience members are also encouraged to sing along to the totally rad ’80s songs.
Lakeview Elementary School hosts Field Day
The spirit of community and healthy fun was in full swing on Friday as Lakeview Elementary School held its second annual All-Day Field Day, an event that brought students, families, and local organizations together in celebration of fitness, friendship and fun. Throughout the day, elementary students rotated through 27 different stations, including relay races, team-building challenges, fun games, water stations, and an inflatable. With laughter echoing across the school grounds, the event became a joyful kickoff to summer.
UM Health-Sparrow Ionia celebrates 10 years of rural care
Dozens of community leaders and team members celebrated the 10th anniversary of the advanced new University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Ionia hospital on Monday, honoring a decade of growth and improved access to health care for rural residents.
‘Color our World’ with Belding library’s summer reading program
“Color Our World” is the theme of this year’s Alvah N. Belding Library Summer Reading Program. You can now visit the library to register and pick up your reading packets for either the little readers, youth, teen or adult program. Those participating in the summer reading program are eligible to earn weekly prizes and can register for awesome end-of-the-program prizes too.
Ionia hospital awards scholarships to students pursuing health care
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Ionia has awarded $1,000 scholarships to five Ionia County high school students who intend to pursue higher education in a health-related field. The scholarships are being awarded with the hope of supporting the graduates in achieving their goals and, in turn, encouraging them to assist UM Health-Sparrow Ionia’s highly skilled team members in their efforts to provide leading-edge and compassionate care, close to home.
‘Color Our World’ with Reynolds Twp. Library
“Color Our World” is the theme of this year’s summer reading program at Timothy C. Hauentein Reynolds Township Library. Sign-up for children, teens and adults of all ages is underway now in person at the library, 117 Williams St. in Howard City. Call (231) 937-5575 for more information.
MCC pact with CC-C schools fosters continued education
Montcalm Community College and Carson City-Crystal Area School District recently signed an agreement that allows students to expand their educational opportunities. The two schools partnered on a direct admissions initiative, which allows eligible high school juniors, entering their senior year, early admission to MCC and it streamlines the transition from high school to college.
White Pine District Library hosts summer reading program
The White Pine District Library Summer Reading Program is here. The kick-off is today (Saturday) from 10 a.m. to noon, featuring a foam party, face painting, story time, crafts, treats, and a chance to register for great summer events. We hope to see you there. Call the library at (989) 831-4327. The library is located at 514 N. New St. in Stanton.
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