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Grand Rapids Brewing Co: great beer, mediocre food

Submitted 01-28-2013 under OPINION

Grand Rapids Brewing Co. has a fantastic setting and great beers. But noise, a ridiculous wait, and a strange distrust of vegetables spoil a dining experience.

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W. Dwight Armstrong provides new perspective on large-scale farming

Submitted 01-25-2013 under OPINION

W. Dwight Armstrong discusses issues in feeding the world, small and large-scale farming and technology and modern farming.

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Please don't feed the ducks

Submitted 01-22-2013 under NONPROFITS

Living Green in Creston member Amanda outlines reasons that feeding ducks in Riverside Park may be harmful.

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Cokie Roberts's gender based solution to bipartisanship flawed

Submitted 01-17-2013 under OPINION

Cokie Roberts' message of bipartisanship was welcome, but her solutions were suspect

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Rapidian supporters fill Brewery Vivant for Night Out fundraiser

Submitted 01-17-2013 under OPINION

Supporters came out in large numbers to support The Rapidian on Sunday night as 20% of beverage sales were donated by Brewery Vivant and The Rapidian honored several reporters and contributors.

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Steven Davison honored as Rapidian Reporter of the Quarter

Submitted 01-16-2013 under OPINION

Rapidian reporter Steven Davison discusses his involvement with The Rapidian, what he enjoys about being a reporter and what opportunities he sees for others on The Rapidian.

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UICA's "Utopia/Dystopia" tries to see into the future

Submitted 01-15-2013 under OPINION

Though the UICA's latest exhibit has fewer pieces on display, it's still well worth a visit.

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Dystopia prevails in UICA exhibition

Submitted 01-15-2013 under OPINION

Selected artists from across the nation present their concepts of utopia and dystopia with 2-D, 3-D, installation, and new media works throughout galleries on four floors.

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January Tuesday Tabletalk - Rites of Passage

Submitted 01-11-2013 under NONPROFITS

DCM explores Rites of Passage from the perspective of four faith traditions on Tuesday, January 15 from 6 – 8 p.m. A warm meal is provided to participants at round tables comprised of persons from varying faith traditions.

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8,000 meals provided in the 2012 holiday season

Submitted 01-11-2013 under NONPROFITS

The generous community stepped up once again to make certain that everyone in Kent County had enough this holiday season.

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