Kat Hansen News Today

The Community Member of the Year and the Multi-Disciplinary Team Member of the Year awards were presented at the annual Ionia Montcalm Secure and Friendly Environment Child Advocacy Center’s (IM SAFE CAC) “Champions for Children” fundraising luncheon on Friday. Following the meal and awards, a survivor of childhood sexual abuse was joined by her parents as she shared her story in a panel discussion.

While Candlestone Golf & Resort has long welcomed customers to enjoy a day outdoors on its spacious 18-hole golf course, a new endeavor is encouraging people to take yet another swing — this time, indoors. On Thursday, owner Steve Leach and his staff celebrated the grand opening of a new component of the golf course, The Stone, located at 8100 N. Storey Road (M-91).

A group of area leaders or their representatives shared brief summaries of their recent activities during an informal legislative update meeting at the Ionia Michigan Works office Monday morning. The 47-minute gathering was facilitated by Steve Hodgkins and Kat Hansen of the Ionia Area Chamber of Commerce.

The Chambers new mission is: "We serve to help our members and community thrive."

“Hometown Holidays” kicked off Friday, Dec. 2, in downtown Ionia with a tree lighting and Main Street Electric Parade.

"Hometown Holidays" is set for Friday-Saturday, Dec. 2-3, in downtown Ionia. The annual event is hosted by the Ionia Area Chamber of Commerce.

The show runs through Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at the Davies Manor Historical Site at 9336 Davies Plantation Road in Bartlett, Tennessee

The Ionia Chamber’s first “Power Networking Lunch” is set for Oct. 13, with follow up events to be scheduled monthly.

Show runs March 31 to April 2

"Peter and the Starcatcher" is based on 2004 novel