Talk of the Town

Community Action House Update with Chara Bouma-Prediger, Director of Food Access Programs, and Joe Guzman III, Food Rescue Specialist See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa Evans, Executive Director of Community Action Allegan , talked about six decades of service to the community, helping in a weather emergency, and more during a May 12, 2026 appearance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Executive Director Michelle Stempien and Curator of Learning/Communications Loren Stevens with the Holland Museum talked about current and upcoming exhibits and events during the monthly segment on May 12, 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State House District 86 Representative Nancy DeBoer (R-Holland) discussed the Tulip Time Festival and the importance of tourism in Michigan, the state budget situation, and the debate about local control versus state oversight, during her monthly appearance on May 11, 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chef Terry Tucker of Freedom Village passed along recipes for Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup, Hearty Vegetable Soup, Beets-Walnuts-Goat Cheese-Baby Greens Salad, Smoked Salmon Cous Cous Salad, Rhubarb BBQ Sauce, Roast Pork Loin, Ham Balls, Slow Cooker Country Ribs, Spring Asparagus Risotto, Strawberry Rhubarb Trifle, and Raspberry Coconut Bars, during his monthly appearance on May 11, 2026. (For...

Allegan County Administrator Rob Sarro and District 1 Commissioner Craig Van Beek (R-Dorr) discussed a variety of county government topics during the monthly segment on May 8, 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nathan Bocks of Central Park Law talked about the legal challenges covering the City of Holland and the Tulip Time Festival during the span of Holland's annual signature event, along with the importance of beneficiary designation, during the monthly segment on May 8, 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Allegan County Sheriff Frank Baker and Sheriff's Capt. JP Damveld talked about Tulip Time security, the Southwest Enforcement Team, bicycle safety and mental health awareness, and more during the monthly segment from downtown Holland on May 7, 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keith joins Gary as he broadcasts live from 8th Street in downtown Holland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State Senate District 20 Candidate Kenny Clevenger (R-Casco Twp.) discussed various campaign issues during a May 5, 2026 appearance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maddie Tunison and Jamie Krupka with the ODC Network talked about various topics during the monthly segment on May 6, 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Neyens, Manager of West Michigan Regional Airport , talked about the Tulip Time Fly In and other airport/air travel issues, during his monthly appearance on May 5, 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Van Dorp, Mayor of the City of Zeeland , talked about flowers (his profession), the FY 27 municipal budget, snowmelt assessments, and more during his monthly appearance on May 5, 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Martin, retired Post Commander with the Holland VFW Henry Wolters Post #2144 talked about Tulip Time activities, scholarships, Memorial Day observances, and the Veteran's Park, during the monthly segment on May 4, 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State House District 89 Representative Luke Meerman (R-Coopersville) talked about help for foster children, the state budget situation, and farm financial struggles, during an abbreviated monthly appearance on May 4, 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rachel Shelton with the CFHZ talks with Gary about the organization. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary chats with Captain Keith Mulder about Tulip Time safety precautions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandy Herweyer with the City of Holland joins Gary as he broadcasts live from Holland's Ice Park. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Executive Director Jason Latham & Transportation Planner Alec Miller of the Macatawa Area Coordinating Council talked about road construction, housing, public transportation, and the July 4th fireworks show, during the quarterly segment on Apr. 30, 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Van Den Bosch, AJ Westendorp & Zech Blue from ESCAPE Ministries talked about the "Hero in Me," host homes, Career Connections, and "We Can" programs during the quarterly appearance on Apr. 30, 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investment Advisers Carey Koele and Brent Kehrwecker of the Koele Godfrey Investment Group discussed recent Federal Reserve actions, as well as common investing errors, during their quarterly appearance on Apr. 29, 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Doty of the Ottawa County Road Commission talked about upcoming projects and safety concerns during the quarterly segment on Apr. 29, 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gwen Auwerda, Executive Director of the Tulip Time Festival , previewed the 97th renewal of Holland's Annual Signature Event during an Apr. 28, 2026 appearance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lauren Hunt-VanderPoleg, Community Impact Manager with the Allegan County Community Foundation , discussed Allegan County Cares, donating to the ACCF, the photo contest, the upcoming housing summit, community grants, and subject-specific roundtables, during the monthly segment on Apr. 28, 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State House District 85 Rep. Brad Slagh (R-Zeeland Twp.) discussed the state budget, proposed solar farms and battery storage facilities, upcoming Lower Chamber agenda, and Only Citizens Vote, during his monthly appearance on Apr. 27, 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.