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Story Matters: Wayne Rietberg describes old organ at Neland Ave. CRC

Submitted 02-03-2015 under NONPROFITS

Wayne Rietberg shares memories of his grandmother playing the old pump organ at Neland Avenue Christian Reformed Church.

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Mayor Heartwell responds to citizen concerns on police relations, street plowing, fracking

Submitted 02-02-2015 under NONPROFITS

This month's live open forum included a conversation about the 12 point plan.

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Story Matters: Loutisha Patterson recalls coming to Grand Rapids in 1973

Submitted 02-02-2015 under NONPROFITS

Loutisha Patterson remembers visiting Grand Rapids when her husband applied for a job at Fuller Avenue Christian Reformed Church.

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Story Matters: Marcia Rose describes attending Blodgett nursing program

Submitted 02-02-2015 under NONPROFITS

Marcia Rose talks about her time at Blodgett and her experiences in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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Story Matters: Tawngela Matthews explains importance of GED

Submitted 01-29-2015 under NONPROFITS

Tawangela Matthews talks about her work at Alternative Directions and gives advice for those seeking change in their lives.

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Story Matters: Rozann Mueller shares students' challenges and motivations in pursuing GED

Submitted 01-28-2015 under NONPROFITS

Rozann Mueller describes students in Alternative Directions’ GED program.

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Story Matters: Jacob Hill shares goal of becoming chef

Submitted 01-27-2015 under NONPROFITS

Jacob Hill talks about challenges he faced in getting his high school diploma and his career goals once he completes his GED.

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Lil' Ed Williams and the Blues Imperials - "Gotta Find My Baby"

Submitted 01-26-2015 under NONPROFITS

Fresh from Chicago, Lil' Ed Williams and the Blues Imperials rock out the music library with this new song on WYCE.

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Lil' Ed and the Blues Imperials - "Icicles in My Meatloaf"

Submitted 01-26-2015 under NONPROFITS

Fresh from Chicago, Lil' Ed Williams and the Blues Imperials rock out the music library with this new song on WYCE.

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Lady Ace Boogie - "Smile"

Submitted 01-24-2015 under NONPROFITS

Local hip-hop artist Lady Ace Boogie drops into WYCE to share this solo song.

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