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News

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City offices closed Feb. 18 – refuse and recycling not affected

Published on February 13, 2019

Most City of Grand Rapids offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 18 in observance of the Presidents Day holiday. City offices will resume normal operations on Tuesday, Feb. 19. The City’s storm debris pickup will not be affected by the closures. Refuse and recycling services will take place Monday, Feb. 18 with no delay in collection for the week.
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City of Grand Rapids moves forward with plans for composting operation

Published on February 15, 2019

The City of Grand Rapids is bolstering its commitment to sustainability by developing a registered composting facility at its yard waste drop-off site. The City Commission this week approved an agreement with a third-party operator for the composting facility at 2001 Butterworth St. SW, which will be the only one in operation in the Grand Rapids area.
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City looking for MLK neighborhood champions to raise resident voice

Published on February 14, 2019

The City is seeking individuals who love and care for the historic MLK Park neighborhood and who want to serve as neighborhood champions. It wants to hear stories about residents’ lived experiences at two upcoming quality of life listening sessions on Saturday, Feb. 23 and Wednesday, Feb. 27. The all-ages events will take place at the Martin Luther King Jr. Park Lodge, 900 Fuller Ave. SE.
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Events

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Winter Recreation at Indian Trails

Get out and have some cold weather fun with snowshoeing, cross country skiing, and fat tire biking at Indian Trails!
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World of Winter 2019

This Winter Ice Festival is free and open to the public! This four-day long event features community activities such as ice sculptures, painting the park, Human Hungry Hippos tournament, Silent Disco on Ice, and other winter activities!
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Free Yoga at The Ballroom at McKay

Improve your mindfulness and health at this free community event!
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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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