WHTC Perspectives
WHTC Perspectives
Playlist by WHTC PerspectivesNews Director Gary Stevens speaks with local community leaders, politicians and news-makers across Holland and West Michigan on Perspectives. Perspectives airs weekly on 99.7 and 1450 WHTC and on 92…Follow the podcast:
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A New Era Begins at Gateway Mission Jan. 11
On the Jan. 11, 2026 public affairs program, Executive Director Jay Riemersma of Gateway Mission talked about the opening of the new Eastport men's center.
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Saugatuck Public Schools Update Jan. 4
On the Jan. 4, 2026 public affairs program, Saugatuck Public Schools Superintendent Mark Neidlinger talked about his first year as the operational leader, the completion of the 2020 bond approval projects, and the purchase of land for a proposed community recreational center.
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Tips for Charitable Giving at Year's End Dec. 28
On the Dec. 28, 2025 public affairs program, Patrick Cisler, President/CEO with the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area, discussed tips for charitable giving.
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Addressing Domestic/Sexual Assault Dec. 21
On the Dec. 21, 2025 public affairs program, Danielle Evans of Resilience: Advocates for Ending Violence addresses the issue of domestic and sexual assault, and what her agency is doing to help those victimized by this.
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The Enter Interview: Rick Van Dorp Dec. 14
On the Dec. 14, 2025 public affairs program, Rick Van Dorp, the new mayor of the City of Zeeland, talked about taking over the leadership position and his vision for the future of his community.
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The Exit Interview: Kevin Klynstra Dec. 7
On the Dec. 7, 2025 public affairs program, Kevin Klynstra looks back at the 14 years he served as Zeeland's mayor and his 30 years overall on the Zeeland City Council as his retirement took effect on Dec. 1, 2025.
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A Legislative Update: House Rep. Brad Slagh Nov. 25
On the Nov. 30, 2025 public affairs program, state House District 85 Representative Brad Slagh (R-Zeeland Twp.) talked about legislative agreement of 45 day posting for legislative spending items (ear marks), state Board of Education new curriculum on Sex Ed that is veiled as health, and road fundi…
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Motoring Safety Awareness Nov. 23
On the Nov. 23, 2025 public affairs program, Adrienne Woodland, Spokeswoman for AAA-The Auto Club Group, Michigan State Police Specialist Lieutenant DuWayne Robinson, and Steve Giffel, Senior Fleet Manager for AAA-The Auto Club Group, discussed various traffic safety awareness issues and programs a…
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Shutdown Ends, but Need Continues Nov. 16
On the Nov. 16, 2025 public affairs program, Lisa Evans, Executive Director of the Allegan County Community Action Agency, talked about the CAA and its impact in the wake of the federal government shutdown.
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Veterans Day Observation Nov. 9
On the Nov. 9 public affairs program, Garrett Dickey, District 8 Commander with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Michigan, talked about Veterans Day and relating experiences.
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