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News

Census workers begin canvassing neighborhoods in advance of 2020 count

Published on August 15, 2019

The U.S. Census Bureau soon will begin its first major field effort in Grand Rapids in advance of the 2020 census. Census officials recently announced that address canvassing would begin later this month. Address canvassing improves and refines the Census Bureau’s address list in communities nationwide and is essential to ensuring a complete and accurate count for the 2020 census.

Commission roundup: Action on parks millage, river project, survey

Published on August 14, 2019

The Grand Rapids City Commission held its bimonthly meetings Tuesday and took action on such topics as a parks millage proposal, park improvements, the river restoration project and a community survey, among others. The Commission heard presentations on the proposed human rights ordinance, Vital Streets Oversight Commission and West Michigan Express pilot program and set several public hearings.

At 50, Calder sculpture set for a makeover

Published on August 01, 2019

One of Grand Rapids’ most photographed landmarks is undergoing a makeover. Workers today began prepping the site around the iconic La Grande Vitesse – affectionately known as “the Calder” – with fencing and scaffolding to begin a two-month restoration of the 50-year-old stabile. It's the first complete makeover of Alexander Calder's 43 feet tall, 54 feet long, 30 feet wide and 42 ton sculpture.

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