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News Director Gary Stevens speaks with local community leaders, politicians and news-makers across Holland and West Michigan on Perspectives. Perspectives airs weekly on 99.7 and 1450 WHTC and on 92.7 The Van.

Location:

Holland, MI

Description:

News Director Gary Stevens speaks with local community leaders, politicians and news-makers across Holland and West Michigan on Perspectives. Perspectives airs weekly on 99.7 and 1450 WHTC and on 92.7 The Van.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Holland Tourism Update Mar. 8

3/8/2026
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.

Duration:00:12:42

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Holland's Community Energy Plan Mar. 1

3/1/2026
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.

Duration:00:10:08

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Holland BPW Update Feb. 22

2/22/2026
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.

Duration:00:11:44

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OCCAA & Walk for Warmth Feb. 15

2/15/2026
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.

Duration:00:13:02

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Addressing Our Roads: Craig Atwood of Allegan Co. Feb. 8

2/8/2026
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.

Duration:00:13:15

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A New Leader on Ottawa Co. Board: Josh Brugger Feb. 1

2/1/2026
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.

Duration:00:12:57

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Addressing Housing Needs Jan. 18 & Jan. 25

1/18/2026
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.

Duration:00:22:28

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A New Era Begins at Gateway Mission Jan. 11

1/11/2026
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.

Duration:00:13:17

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Saugatuck Public Schools Update Jan. 4

1/4/2026
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.

Duration:00:12:59

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Tips for Charitable Giving at Year's End Dec. 28

12/28/2025
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.

Duration:00:14:37

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Addressing Domestic/Sexual Assault Dec. 21

12/21/2025
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.

Duration:00:12:36

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The Enter Interview: Rick Van Dorp Dec. 14

12/14/2025
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.

Duration:00:11:55

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The Exit Interview: Kevin Klynstra Dec. 7

12/7/2025
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.

Duration:00:11:36

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A Legislative Update: House Rep. Brad Slagh Nov. 25

11/30/2025
On the Nov. 30, 2025 public affairs program, state House District 85 Representative Brad Slagh (R-Zeeland Twp.) talked about legislative agreement of 45 day posting for legislative spending items (ear marks), state Board of Education new curriculum on Sex Ed that is veiled as health, and road funding plan - sales tax was eliminated from gasoline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:11:47

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Motoring Safety Awareness Nov. 23

11/23/2025
On the Nov. 23, 2025 public affairs program, Adrienne Woodland, Spokeswoman for AAA-The Auto Club Group, Michigan State Police Specialist Lieutenant DuWayne Robinson, and Steve Giffel, Senior Fleet Manager for AAA-The Auto Club Group, discussed various traffic safety awareness issues and programs ahead of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:12:10

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Shutdown Ends, but Need Continues Nov. 16

11/16/2025
On the Nov. 16, 2025 public affairs program, Lisa Evans, Executive Director of the Allegan County Community Action Agency, talked about the CAA and its impact in the wake of the federal government shutdown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:12:41

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Veterans Day Observation Nov. 9

11/9/2025
On the Nov. 9 public affairs program, Garrett Dickey, District 8 Commander with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Michigan, talked about Veterans Day and relating experiences. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:13:14

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Ottawa Co. Board Update Nov. 2

11/2/2025
On the Nov. 2, 2025 public affairs program, District 1 Commissioner Jim Barry (R-Holland) discussed legal settlements, new Administrator Patrick Waterman, the Ottawa County Community Action Agency, Hope College bond proposal, and Farms are the Tapas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:12:57

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Municipal Election Preview Oct. 26

10/26/2025
On the Oct. 26, 2025 public affairs program, Ottawa County Clerk/Register of Deeds Justin Roebuck discussed the upcoming Nov. 4 municipal General Election and other election-related news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:13:07

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Municipal Election Preview Oct. 19

10/19/2025
On the Oct. 19, 2025 public affairs program, Allegan County Clerk Bob Genetski talked about the upcoming Nov. 4 Municipal General Election in his jurisdiction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:11:51