July 14, 2022

Construction on the entrance to Kimball Pines has begun. Check out this drone video of how the landscape has changed to establish a dedicated entrance to this popular park. Another fun addition to Kimball Pines that is already complete is the back 9 disc golf holes. Now you can enjoy 18 holes of disc golf at Kimball Pines!

The Wall that Heals

Open to the Public

The Wall That Heals opens to the public today, July 14 at Harper Creek Schools. This three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is free and open to the public 24 hours a day through Sunday at 2 p.m. Learn more on the Red, White, and Blue Foundation's website.

The latest edition of the Environmental Public Health Newsletter is available. Learn more about harmful algal blooms in lakes, rivers, and ponds; the Public Health Department program that identifies ticks in the area; and information about staying safe during extreme heat. 

Broadband Initiative

The Broadband Task Force continues to seek information about internet access. The contractor CTC is conducting randomized phone surveys to residences in Calhoun. Answers will be kept confidential and will be aggregated to present community-wide findings. Read the latest Broadband Update for information.

 Land Bank Partnership

The Calhoun County Land Bank Authority is working with the Battle Creek Area Habitat for Humanity on rehabilitating a home in Washington Heights. Read the press release to learn more about how this years-long partnership is leading to another option for affordable housing in Battle Creek.

New Emergency Notification System

Calhoun County Emergency Management and Dispatch are moving to Rave Alert powered by Smart 911 as the method for notifying residents when there is an emergency. Sign up for these notifications at calhouncountymi.gov/rave or text CALHOUN to 67283.

Board of Commissioner Meetings Online

Calhoun County Government has a new agenda software for Board of Commissioner Meetings. Agendas, live streams and recordings of the meetings, and minutes will all be published to this page. Agendas and minutes for past meetings are also archived in this software.