Timothy Koets, a Hudsonville father and former professor at Grand Rapids Community College, has been sentenced to prison time in connection with the 2019 drowning death of his autistic teenage son.
WOOD-TV8 reports that 16-year-old Sam Koets, who had the cognitive ability of a toddler, died in the family s above ground pool in March of 2019.
Sam s father, Timothy Koets, was sentenced on one count of involuntary manslaughter, one count of controlled substance obtained by fraud and one count of child abuse in the fourth degree Monday.
Reports at the time of the incident state that Sam was left unattended in the pool for at least an hour that day and that his arms were bound. WOOD-TV8 also reported that the child abuse charges stemmed from the conditions of Sam s basement bedroom, which were described as deplorable with dirty diapers and feces strewn about.
Grand Rapids Business Journal
The grant will help students develop construction skills and other skills that will provide career opportunities related to water, water infrastructure, recreation and the variety of projects that are expected to arise from the efforts to restore portions of the Grand River.
Courtesy Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids Community College Workforce Training Department was awarded a three-year, $1,050,344 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to support its Equitable Empowerment Through Career Pathways program.
“This grant will help GRCC and our partners tear down barriers to success and provide life-changing opportunities for people to prepare for in-demand careers,” GRCC President Bill Pink said. “We know the value of a strong, diverse workforce, as the Kellogg Foundation has shown through study after study. It makes good sense to use this funding to support such efforts. It will help our communities that are experiencing disparities,
Cedar Rapids
• Monday: 7 p.m. on Facebook Live, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church annual celebration with music and speakers; Dr. Percy and Lileah Harris “Who is My Neighbor” Award will be given to an adult and a high school senior, recognized for diligently working for justice in Linn County. Details: facebook.com/stpaulsunitedmethodistchurchcedarrapids
Iowa City
The 2021 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration of Human Rights is a collaborative effort between the University of Iowa, city of Iowa City and several community organizations.
• Monday events:
MLK Jr. Day of Service Virtual Celebration: 10 a.m. on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram, with bell ringing ceremony, guest speakers, performances and resource fair.
HOLLAND — A host of free events that focus on diversity and inclusion will take place Monday, Jan. 18, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.Here’s a list of what to expect:Holland Museum’s "How Would You Change The World?"Where: Virtual and 31 W. 10th St. in HollandWhen: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.The museum will host an in-person and virtual family program titled: "How Would You Change the World?"Throughout the day, activities will be posted to help families learn about Martin Luther
Grand Rapids Business Journal
Courtesy Davenport University
Davenport University announced Dr. Amy Mansfield as the dean of the Donald W. Maine College of Business and the College of Technology.
She will be responsible for leading the university’s business and technology programs, including degrees such as accounting, marketing, computer science and cyber defense.
“Dr. Mansfield is a proven leader in higher education,” said Dr. Richard J. Pappas, president of Davenport University. “She’ll be instrumental in helping Davenport University grow and develop our business and technology programs to meet the needs of our future economy while also helping our students earn successful careers.”