WHTC Perspectives

On the Apr. 26, 2026 public affairs program, Richard "Doc" Jakubczak of the Holland Area Veteran's Council talked about the new Veteran's Park in Park Township and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Apr. 19, 2026 public affairs program, Tim Bearden, Superintendent of West Ottawa Public Schools, discussed an upcoming Non-Homestead Tax renewal proposal on the May 5, 2026 ballot, as well as other educational issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the Apr. 12, 2026 public affairs program, Alicia Beene, Financial Wellness Program Manager with Holland-based Community Action House, talked about the grand opening of the Action House's new Resale Store on the North Side, as well as efforts to improve financial literacy among its guests. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Apr. 5, 2026 public affairs program, India Ambrose, Advancement Manager for Resilience: Advocates for Ending Violence, talked about fundraising and volunteering efforts for the non-profit that helps those victimized by domestic violence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mar. 29, 2026 public affairs program, India Ambrose, Advancement Manager for Resilience: Advocates for Ending Violence, talked about efforts to help those victimized by such trauma. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mar. 22, 2026 public affairs program, Andy Kenyon, Parks Director for the City of Holland, briefed Holland City Council members on the end of the first season of the Holland Community Ice Park (remarks during the Mar. 18, 2026 City Council meeting). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mar. 15, 2026 public affairs program, Kory Plockmeyer, Executive Director of the Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance, talked about the 2025 Nonprofit Community Assessment and its impacts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mar. 8, 2026 public affairs program, Linda Hart, Executive Director of the Holland Area Visitors Bureau, discussed "Girlfriends Weekend" that kicked off the destination travel season along the Lakeshore, along with the local tourism landscape for 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mar. 1, 2026 public affairs program, Operations Director Joel Davenport and Community Energy Services Manager Andrew Reynolds of the Holland Board of Public Works described the 2026-2028 Holland Community Energy Plan before the Feb. 18, 2026 meeting of the Holland City Council, as the governing panel unanimously approved the plan after the presentation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Feb. 22, 2026 public affairs program, Holland Board of Public Works General Manager Dave Koster talked about various energy-related topics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Feb. 15, 2026 public affairs program, Jennifer Brozowski, Program Director of the Ottawa County Community Action Agency, talked about OCCAA and the upcoming Walk for Warmth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Feb. 8, 2026 public affairs program, Craig Atwood, Executive Director of the Allegan County Road Commission, addressed various road issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Feb. 1, 2026 public affairs program, Ottawa County District 10 Commissioner Josh Brugger (R-Grand Haven) discussed his background, becoming the new Board Chairman, and the possibility of establishing a Community Mental Health Authority in the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the public affairs programs of Jan. 18, 2026 & Jan. 25, 2026, Chris Kleinjans, Community Impact Officer-Housing for the Allegan County Community Foundation, talked about his non-profit's efforts to address the housing need in Allegan County, along with the foundation's Impact Investing initiative. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Jan. 11, 2026 public affairs program, Executive Director Jay Riemersma of Gateway Mission talked about the opening of the new Eastport men's center. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Jan. 4, 2026 public affairs program, Saugatuck Public Schools Superintendent Mark Neidlinger talked about his first year as the operational leader, the completion of the 2020 bond approval projects, and the purchase of land for a proposed community recreational center. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Dec. 28, 2025 public affairs program, Patrick Cisler, President/CEO with the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area, discussed tips for charitable giving. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Dec. 21, 2025 public affairs program, Danielle Evans of Resilience: Advocates for Ending Violence addresses the issue of domestic and sexual assault, and what her agency is doing to help those victimized by this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Dec. 14, 2025 public affairs program, Rick Van Dorp, the new mayor of the City of Zeeland, talked about taking over the leadership position and his vision for the future of his community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Dec. 7, 2025 public affairs program, Kevin Klynstra looks back at the 14 years he served as Zeeland's mayor and his 30 years overall on the Zeeland City Council as his retirement took effect on Dec. 1, 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.