February 9, 2023

The Calhoun County Public Health Department (CCPHD) seeks comments from community organizations and residents for the creation of an after-action report (AAR) about the county’s COVID-19 response. The AAR is used to evaluate the Public Health Department's response, to learn from this experience, and to make better decisions for future incidents. Now through Friday, March 31, CCPHD is asking for constructive feedback about the CCPHD’s emergency response to COVID-19. Comments can be sent to the CCPHD public health email, publichealth@calhouncountymi.gov. 

Michigan High Speed Internet Office Listening Tour

Join the Michigan High Speed Internet (MIHI) Office's listening tour in Battle Creek on Feb. 16 at 10 a.m. at Squirrel Hollow Golf Club, 12111 Helmer Road South, and share your experiences and perspective on improving access to reliable internet in Calhoun County. Learn more and pre-register on the MIHI website.

The Calhoun County Broadband Task Force released a new broadband report by consultant CTC Technology and Energy. This Broadband Strategic Roadmap addresses the challenges around high speed internet access and affordability, and provides possible next steps in Calhoun County. Read the full report on the website.

Book Reading at Prairieview Elementary

On February 6, Calhoun County Sheriff Steven Hinkley and Undersheriff Tim Hurtt visited Prairieview Elementary in Battle Creek to distribute and read the book “Be The Best You Can Be,” which is a countywide foundation-funded initiative to educate children about good decision making. See more photos from the day on the Praireview Elementary Facebook Page.

Determination and restabilizing are two words Calhoun County Administrator/Controller Kelli Scott used to describe the work done by County Government in 2022. Read this article in Southwest Michigan Second Wave by Jane Simons about projects in 2022, including the Youth Center and Broadband, and what the County is focusing on in 2023.