The Business Next Door: The rise, the transition, and fall of the Holland Furnace Company
From 1906 to 1928, the Holland Furnace Co. grew from an idea to a manufacturing powerhouse, making 46,000 furnaces. However, the world was on the verge of experiencing an economic depression and the Kolla and Landwehr families a devastating tragedy.
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Politics
Fact check: Would ‘money out of politics’ proposal curb political corruption or stifle free speech?
Michigan voters will likely decide in November whether to bar certain political contributions by DTE Energy, Consumers Energy and large government contractors, along with their top executives and other people with substantial connections to them.
Education
Investing in the future: Grand Haven Community Foundation awards $1.1M to 234 students
More than 200 local students are heading into the upcoming school year with a major financial boost, thanks to a record-setting wave of support from local donors.
Events
Tulip City Walls Mural Fest concludes 5-year run, leaving legacy of public art in Holland
After half a decade of transforming local alleyways into open-air galleries, the Tulip City Walls Mural Festival is wrapping up its fifth and final year, leaving behind a lasting artistic legacy in Holland’s Eastcore neighborhood.
Beyond the border: 4 fun West Michigan events worth the drive
Looking for fun excursions outside of Ottawa County? Here are some fun events coming up.
