The Rapids Report

Rally by the River Days is Grand Rapids, Ohio's signature summer celebration! Join Josh as he sits down with Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce President Angie Studer to talk about everything happening during Rally by the River Days, July 10–12. From live music and family fun to duck races, the famous Cardboard Boat Regatta, the Run to the Rapids 5K, food, shopping, entertainment, and commu...

The Rapids Report is back with a full community update from Grand Rapids. In this episode, we recap the recent village council election and what the results mean moving forward. We also break down the Grand Rapids lawsuit that was officially resolved in November and what residents should know now that it’s settled. Plus, a look ahead to upcoming local events — including Light Up the Night Part Two...

Josh recaps the 2025 Grand Rapids Applebutter Fest — one of Ohio’s biggest festivals — and talks about how great it was seeing everyone come together for the biggest day in town. With Halloween right around the corner, we’re talking spooky season in Grand Rapids! From Trick-or-Treat and the Witches Walk to the costume contest and the Escape Room at Town Hall, there’s plenty to get excited about. P...

Josh runs through a busy season in Grand Rapids—Applebutter Fest, Halloween events at Town Hall, trick-or-treat times, and what’s on the ballot in the upcoming local elections. Plus, we take on the pointed criticism from our last episode, including concerns raised in recent emails, and set the record straight on where this show stands.

Downtown Grand Rapids is at a turning point. In this episode of The Rapids Report , local Chamber leader Joe Schroeder joins Josh to talk about the challenges facing our small businesses — and the missed opportunities that could be costing the village more than we realize. From a bold tourism proposal that fell flat at a recent council meeting to a DORA plan that’s sat untouched for over a year, J...

Josh kicks off this special edition of the Rapids Rally Report by talking about the new 98.7 FM signal now broadcasting Towpath Radio. Then, Angie from Rapids Rally by the River Days joins the show to preview a weekend packed with music, food, and family-friendly fun in downtown Grand Rapids.

On this episode of the Rapids Report, Josh covers what’s going on in and around Grand Rapids—then sits down with Marty Raybon, lead singer of Shenandoah, ahead of the band’s upcoming show at Hamler Country Fest. It’s a short drive for local country fans and one of Josh’s favorite interviews ever. Hear what makes this concert special and get the latest on events in our area.

In this episode of The Rapids Report, powered by Towpath Radio, we cover Grand Rapids’ spring events like the Victorian Chocolate Walk, the Pop-Up Art Gallery, and Rally by the River Days. Plus, we dig into Village Council updates, the village lawsuit, and a look at downtown foot traffic. Catch up on everything happening around town — from trail cleanups to new businesses coming soon.