HeyJaredWYCE's Community Closeup (*conversations concerning issues of importance in West Michigan)
WYCE's Community Closeup is a weekly public affairs program featuring community leaders and nonprofit organizations. WYCE is West Michigan's only independent, commercial-free, community radio station serving the greater Grand Rapids metro.
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- 7
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- Sep 4, 2026
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- Jul 10, 2026
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Behind the scenes with the Eastown Community Association... Connected and weird since 1973! (09-05-26) (opens the original)
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On this episode of WYCE’s Community Closeup , host Phil Tower welcomes Steve Staggs, Executive Director of the Eastown Community Association, and Justen Bowden, Chair of the Youth and Family Connection Committee , for a conversation about the people, programs, and traditions helping keep Eastown connected — and “weird” — since 1973. Staggs and Bowden discuss the new Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians commemorative sign and native plantings , and the Michigan Historical Marker at Lake Drive and
More Than a Market: The Vibrant Community Behind Fulton Street Market (08-29-26) (opens the original)
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Fulton Street Market has been a Grand Rapids gathering place for more than a century, connecting the community with local farmers, growers, food producers, artisans, and small businesses. On this episode of WYCE’s Community Closeup , Phil Tower welcomes Dana Eardley, Executive Director, and Anissa Mathiasz, Marketing & Communications Coordinator with Fulton Street Market , for a conversation about the Market’s mission, its year-round presence in the community, and the importance of supporting lo
Better Together: KConnect’s Vision for Kent County (08-22-26) (opens the original)
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In this episode of WYCE’s Community Closeup , host Phil Tower talks with Salvador López, President & CEO of KConnect , a Kent County network bringing together community leaders, experts, and system change-makers to improve prosperity for children and families. Salvador explains KConnect’s collaborative, systems-based approach and its work across the “cradle-to-career” continuum—from kindergarten readiness to thriving family income. He also discusses how KConnect measures progress, the importance
ArtPrize 2026: Four Weekends, One Grand Rapids Celebration (08-08-26) (opens the original)
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In this episode of WYCE’s Community Closeup , host Phil Tower welcomes Tyler Loftis, Director of ArtPrize , and Coleman Brook, Co-Director of ArtPrize , for a preview of ArtPrize 2026 and a look at what’s new for one of Grand Rapids’ signature events. Tyler and Coleman discuss ArtPrize’s new four-weekend format , the more than 1,100 participating artists , the importance of the public vote, and efforts to make ArtPrize welcoming and accessible for families, first-time visitors, and longtime art
How The Steelcase Foundation Is Building Stronger Families and Communities In West Michigan(07-24-26) (opens the original)
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Strong families are the foundation of strong communities—but what does it take to help families truly thrive? On this episode of WYCE's Community Closeup , Phil Tower talks with Dr. Anissa L. Eddie , Director of Foundation-Led Initiatives at the Steelcase Foundation , and Shirley Arill , a Family Leader in the Foundation's Investment in Families Initiative and recovery counselor. Together, they discuss how listening to families, building community partnerships with organizations like ICCF Commun
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