WHTC Perspectives

On the Apr. 14, 2024 public affairs program, the Rev. Kory Plockmeyer, Executive Director of Movement West Michigan, discussed the May 2 National Day of Prayer hosted by the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast of Greater Holland/Zeeland at the Heeringa Holland Civic Center Place, along with his ministry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Apr. 7, 2024 public affairs program, Ottawa County Water Resources Commissioner Joe Bush talked about various water-related issues, including the upcoming Apr. 12 Water Quality Forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mar. 31, 2024 public affairs program, Jack Huisingh, retiring as Executive Director of the Holland Aquatic Center, talked about his decision to step down, the accomplishments during his tenure, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mar. 24, 2024 public affairs program, Sean Holloway, Outreach Specialist with Community Action House, and the Rev. LuAnne Stanely Hook of Holland's First United Methodist Church, talked about the Refresh program that helps the homeless and poor along the Lakeshore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mar. 17, 2024 public affairs program, Amanda Chappell, Communications and Development Coordinator for the Allegan County Community Foundation, talked about recent activities and the upcoming "Allegan County Gives" initiative. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mar. 10, 2024 public affairs program, Joe Grit, principal of Zeeland Public Schools' ZQuest school, talked about the program-based learning program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mar. 3, 2024 public affairs program, Barbara Koning & Megan Kwantes of the Ottawa Co. Community Action Agency discussed their agency and the upcoming Walk for Warmth fundraiser. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Kyle Mayer, superintendent of the Ottawa Area Intermediate School District, talked about what the district does and the challenges it faces during the Feb. 25, 2024 weekly public affairs program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Feb. 18, 2024 public affairs program, the new leaders of Holland Hospital - CEO Patti VanDort and President Mark Pawlak - talked about the leadership transition following the retirement of Dale Sowders, along with the future of the hospital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Feb. 4, 2024 public affairs program, Jason Schenkel, the newly-appointed Director of the Ottawa County Department of Veterans Affairs, talked about his background, the department, and what he wants to see moving forward in his new role. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Jan. 28, 2024 public affairs program had excerpts from the Jan. 24 State of the State Address by Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D-East Lansing), as well as the official Republican response by state Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt (R-Lawton); this podcast has the complete audio from those two statements. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Jan. 21, 2024 public affairs program, Scott Rumpsa, Executive Director of Community Action House, talked about addressing needs during winter storms, a look back at 2023, and a look ahead to 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Jan. 14, 2024 public affairs program, Paul Scholten of Christ Memorial Church previewed The January Series from Calvin University that will be screened at his church and online. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Jan. 7, 2024 public affairs program, Ottawa County Sheriff Steve Kempker talked about the latest developments in having body cams on deputies in 2024, as well as the rash of gun thefts in recent weeks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Dec. 31, 2023 public affairs program, Supervisor Susan Keen and Community Health Worker Britney Brown with Ottawa Pathways to Better Health talked about their program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Dec. 24, 2023 public affairs program, Executive Director Jay Riemersma of the Gateway Mission talked about recent developments and a tough winter ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Dec. 17, 2023 public affairs program, Steve Johnson, Senior City Planner for the City of Holland, briefed City Council members on the revised Holland Master Plan that was adopted by that governing panel during its Dec. 6, 2023 meeting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Dec. 10, 2023 public affairs program, Suzzanne Scholes, Director of the Day Center of Evergreen, discussed what her agency does and what a recent grant will do for the Day Center and for Evergreen Commons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Dec. 3, 2023 weekly public affairs program, Allegan County Commissioners Jim Storey (R-Holland) and Dean Kapenga (R-Hamilton) discussed local control of land use and the future of the Calkins Road Dam. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the November 26, 2023 public affairs program, Jason Latham, Executive Director of the Macatawa Area Coordinating Council, discussed what the MACC is and does, and went over proposed pedestrian/non-motorized crossing improvements and additions along BL-196 in the Zeeland area. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.