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“It’s a shame if you don’t try” – Impact Story
Did you ever have to do a group project for school or work and struggle to get everyone together to work towards the same goal? It's one thing to even get a group of people on the same page, let…
Gavel to Gavel: Upcoming Local Government Meetings and Key Agenda Items – January 26 – 30
Take a look into what's on the agenda this week for our local boards and commissions: Monday (01/26): Kalamazoo City Commission (6:00 PM, PMN4): The City Commission will hold a Public Hearing regarding adoption of an ordinance to rezone the…
“You have a right to voice it” – Impact Story
Imagine being creative but living in a community without a place to freely share that creativity. “There’s got to be a place where you can have a voice and tell your story,” said Kristen Chesak, Executive Director of the Arts…
Why Government Meeting Coverage Matters
Many of the decisions that shape our daily lives happen in rooms most of us can’t attend. Township boards, city commissions, and county committees meet during work hours or on weeknights. Even with meetings being open to the public, showing…
Gavel to Gavel: Upcoming Local Government Meetings and Key Agenda Items – January 19 – 22
Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day! There are no meetings tonight in observance of the holiday. Monday (01/19) - No Meetings, MLK Day Tuesday (01/20) Kalamazoo County Committee of the Whole (4:00 PM, PMN3): Kalamazoo County Committee of the Whole…
Kaylana’s Story of Self-Confidence: Impact Spotlight
From being unsure how to ask for help and searching for support, to creating a podcast and learning how to believe in herself, Kaylana's journey was a challenging one. Kaylana got involved with PMN first when she was looking for…
Gavel to Gavel: Upcoming Local Government Meetings and Key Agenda Items – January 12 – 14
Keeping you civically engaged weekly! Take a look at some key agenda items this week: Monday (01/12): Kalamazoo Township Board of Trustees (7:00 PM, PMN4): The January 12, 2026, Board of Trustees Work Session and Board Meeting is canceled due…