Community Matters Calhoun County
A community interview series focused on Calhoun County, Michigan, featuring voices from Battle Creek, Marshall, Albion and all around the county. Join host Richard Piet to discuss local events, non-profits, local schools, government and community leaders.
Underwritten by Lakeview Ford-Lincoln, Community Matters also airs as a radio program Saturday mornings on 95.3 FM in Battle Creek.
Podcasting since 2022 • 477 episodes
Community Matters Calhoun County
Latest Episodes
(Community Matters 183) Inside Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center And How Camp Changes Kids
Your kid can do archery anywhere. The real question is whether they can look someone in the eye, handle a little boredom, and build friendships without a screen in their hand. Zach Klipsch, CEO of Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center, talks to Comm...
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(Community Matters 183) Black Squirrel News Seeks to Rebuild Calhoun County Local Reporting
The team behind Black Squirrel News is taking a cooperative approach to rebuilding trustworthy local reporting in Calhoun County through a volunteer-powered, community-led model. Jeremy Andrews, Nick Buckley and Lucy Hough talk to Community Mat...
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(Community Matters 182) The Brass Band Of Battle Creek to Perform in South Korea This August
The Brass Band of Battle Creek recently landed a major invitation to perform at the Jeju International Wind Ensemble Festival in South Korea. Jerry Rose, Executive Director of the Brass Band Battle Creek, talks about how the invite came togethe...
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(Community Matters 182) Impact Day: Pick A Project And Make A Local Difference
Folks may want to help their community, but may not know where to start or how to make it fit into a busy week. Kara Beer from the Battle Creek Area Chamber talks about Community Impact Day on May 13, a three-hour burst of hands-on service desi...
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(Community Matters 182) Legislative Update: Could Property Taxes Really be Eliminated?
Rep. Steve Frisbie (R-Battle Creek) returns to Community Matters for a spring legislative update. From keeping doctors licensed to keeping ambulances on the road, Frisbie discusses why legislative deadlines and court fights in Lansing cou...
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