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News

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Yard waste site opens Friday; yard waste collection begins April 1

Published on March 20, 2019

Due to warmer temperatures expected later this week, the City will reopen its yard waste drop-off site a week earlier than scheduled. The yard waste drop-off site, 2001 Butterworth SW, will operate special hours – 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. – starting Friday, March 22. It will be open the same hours Saturday, March 23 and March 25-March 30. Residential curbside yard waste collection begins April 1.

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City of Grand Rapids joins effort to increase access to parks

Published on March 20, 2019

The City of Grand Rapids today announced it is participating in an Urban Land Institute national study visit this month as part of funding it has received through the National Recreation and Park Association’s 10-Minute Walk campaign.
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City begins testing of warning sirens, offers weather safety tips

Published on March 19, 2019

Spring brings an increased threat of severe weather and tornadoes. One of the ways the City of Grand Rapids Emergency Management warns residents of severe weather is through its network of outdoor warning sirens. To ensure the sirens are in proper working order, the City will begin monthly tests of its outdoor warning sirens at noon Friday, April 5.
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Events

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Celebrate Your Parks Series: Garfield Park

Celebrate everything that makes Garfield Park great at this FREE family-friendly event!
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Public Safety Committee Meeting 3/26/2019

Interested in learning more about what's happening in our local government? Consider attending our monthly Public Safety Committee meetings. They are open to the public.
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2019 Lubber's Cup Regatta

Named after former Grand Valley State University President Arend D. (Don) Lubbers, the Don Lubbers Cup Regatta features top rowing teams from the Midwest. More than 500 student-athletes are expected to participate and jump-start the regatta season.
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Programs & Initiatives

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City Treasurer's Investment Reports

The City Treasurer delivers an investment report at each meeting of the City's Fiscal Committee.

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Understanding the Principal Residence Exemption

If you own and occupy your home as your primary residence, you're eligible to claim this exemption.

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