GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—A group of fifth grade students from Harrison Park School is opening its own Grand River exhibit, created in partnership with the Grand Rapids Public Museum.

Teacher Abbie Marr’s students were among the ten classes to participate in this year’s IMMER5E program, which takes children out of the classroom and into the museum for a week of learning.  As a culmination to the program, Marr’s class created their own museum exhibit, which opens at Harrison Park School on April 16.

--------------------NEWS RELEASE------------ GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Kent County Health Improvement Plan 2013 Annual Report is the firstofficial and comprehensive report of the progress and recommendations from the 2012 CommunityHealth Improvement Plan (CHIP). The overall goal of CHIP is to make a healthier Kent County. The Community Health Improvement Plan outlines goals, objectives, and strategies that address thetop five priority health issues in Kent County. Data collected from partner organizations and KentCounty community residents through the 2011 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) helpedidentify the priorities.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—The City of Grand Rapids has taken the next step in restoring the Grand River, from Lamoreaux to Millennium Park.

Collabarating with Grand Rapids Whitewater, the city this week appointed 22 people to serve on a newly formed Grand River Restoration Steering Committee.  The panel of local leaders will guide efforts in restoring the Grand River and its riverbank, make sure river studies and projects are effectively communicated, garner support for restoring the river, encourage fundraising and explore potential long-term management options for the river.  The steering committee will advise the city commission on any projects tied to the Grand River.   However, final decisions will be made by commissioners.

The steering committee is composed of: