WHTC Perspectives

On the Aug. 16, 2026 public affairs program, Kevin Van Den Bosch and Brittany Tate with ESCAPE Ministries talked about the independent living program, career connections, and more.

On the Aug. 9, 2026 public affairs program, Chris Kleinjans, Director of Strategic Initiatives with the Allegan County Community Foundation, discussed ongoing efforts to address housing in the county.

On the Aug. 2, 2026 public affairs program, Jason Parks of Gateway Mission talked about recent developments, along with addressing homeless needs along the Lakeshore.

On the Jul. 26, 2026 public affairs program, Ottawa County District 4 Commissioner John Teeples (R-Jenison) talked about upcoming ballot proposals, the budget and Administrator Patrick Waterman, and more.

On the Jul. 19, 2026 public affairs program, Patrick Cisler, President/CEO with the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area, talked about the latest recipients of responsive grants and field of interest grants.

During the Jul. 12, 2026 public affairs program, Roger Kamps with Macatawa Resource Center talked about what his organization does, the upcoming Summer Celebration, and more.

On the Jul. 5, 2026 public affairs program, Rick Arnold and Craig Rich with the West Michigan Chapter, Michigan Society, Sons of the American Revolution, talked about the 250th birthday of the United States, their non-profit organization and upcoming events.

On the Jun. 28, 2026 public affairs program, Amanda Chappell, Youth Services Director with the Allegan County Community Foundation, talked about current programs the ACCF is offering for area youth.

On the Jun. 21, 2026 public affairs program, Dave Lorenz, the new Executive Director of the West Michigan Tourist Association, discussed his new responsibilities and promotion of tourism for the region.

On the Jun. 14, 2026 public affairs program, Dave Rozman, Executive Director with Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity, discussed his non-profit's work in addressing housing needs in the Holland/Zeeland area.

On the public affairs programs for May 31 and June 7, 2026, Ron Suszek, the new Director of Herrick District Library, talked about his background, his vision for the future, and other topics.

On the May 24, 2026 public affairs program, Dr. Michael Brashears, Executive Director with Community Mental Health of Ottawa County, discussed further the formation of a Community Mental Health Authority in the county.

On the May 17, 2026 public affairs program, Dr. Michael Brashears, Executive Director with Community Mental Health of Ottawa County, talked about the dangers of self-diagnosis through social media postings, as well as on the formation of a Community Mental Health Authority.

On the May 10, 2026 public affairs program, Jeff Haverdink, Head of Schools-Designate for Holland Christian Schools, talked more about assuming the operational leadership role at his alma mater in the second part of a two-part interview session.

On the May 3, 2026 public affairs program, Jeff Haverdink, Head of Schools-Designate for Holland Christian Schools, talked about assuming the operational leadership role at his alma mater in the first part of a two-part interview session.

On the Apr. 26, 2026 public affairs program, Richard "Doc" Jakubczak of the Holland Area Veteran's Council talked about the new Veteran's Park in Park Township and more.

On the Apr. 19, 2026 public affairs program, Tim Bearden, Superintendent of West Ottawa Public Schools, discussed an upcoming Non-Homestead Tax renewal proposal on the May 5, 2026 ballot, as well as other educational issues.

During the Apr. 12, 2026 public affairs program, Alicia Beene, Financial Wellness Program Manager with Holland-based Community Action House, talked about the grand opening of the Action House's new Resale Store on the North Side, as well as efforts to improve financial literacy among its guests.

On the Apr. 5, 2026 public affairs program, India Ambrose, Advancement Manager for Resilience: Advocates for Ending Violence, talked about fundraising and volunteering efforts for the non-profit that helps those victimized by domestic violence. 

On the Mar. 29, 2026 public affairs program, India Ambrose, Advancement Manager for Resilience: Advocates for Ending Violence, talked about efforts to help those victimized by such trauma. 

On the Mar. 22, 2026 public affairs program, Andy Kenyon, Parks Director for the City of Holland, briefed Holland City Council members on the end of the first season of the Holland Community Ice Park (remarks during the Mar. 18, 2026 City Council meeting).

On the Mar. 15, 2026 public affairs program, Kory Plockmeyer, Executive Director of the Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance, talked about the 2025 Nonprofit Community Assessment and its impacts.

On the Mar. 8, 2026 public affairs program, Linda Hart, Executive Director of the Holland Area Visitors Bureau, discussed "Girlfriends Weekend" that kicked off the destination travel season along the Lakeshore, along with the local tourism landscape for 2026.

On the Mar. 1, 2026 public affairs program, Operations Director Joel Davenport and Community Energy Services Manager Andrew Reynolds of the Holland Board of Public Works described the 2026-2028 Holland Community Energy Plan before the Feb. 18, 2026 meeting of the Holland City Council, as the governing panel unanimously approved the plan after the presentation.

On the Feb. 22, 2026 public affairs program, Holland Board of Public Works General Manager Dave Koster talked about various energy-related topics.

On the Feb. 15, 2026 public affairs program, Jennifer Brozowski, Program Director of the Ottawa County Community Action Agency, talked about OCCAA and the upcoming Walk for Warmth.

On the Feb. 8, 2026 public affairs program, Craig Atwood, Executive Director of the Allegan County Road Commission, addressed various road issues.

On the Feb. 1, 2026 public affairs program, Ottawa County District 10 Commissioner Josh Brugger (R-Grand Haven) discussed his background, becoming the new Board Chairman, and the possibility of establishing a Community Mental Health Authority in the country.

On the public affairs programs of Jan. 18, 2026 & Jan. 25, 2026, Chris Kleinjans, Community Impact Officer-Housing for the Allegan County Community Foundation, talked about his non-profit's efforts to address the housing need in Allegan County, along with the foundation's Impact Investing initiative.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 funding plan - sales tax was eliminated from gasoline.

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 ahead of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

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.

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.

On the Nov. 2, 2025 public affairs program, District 1 Commissioner Jim Barry (R-Holland) discussed legal settlements, new Administrator Patrick Waterman, the Ottawa County Community Action Agency, Hope College bond proposal, and Farms are the Tapas.

On the Oct. 26, 2025 public affairs program, Ottawa County Clerk/Register of Deeds Justin Roebuck discussed the upcoming Nov. 4 municipal General Election and other election-related news.

On the Oct. 19, 2025 public affairs program, Allegan County Clerk Bob Genetski talked about the upcoming Nov. 4 Municipal General Election in his jurisdiction.

On the Oct. 12, 2025 public affairs program, Mark DeWitt, Chief Advancement Officer at Evergreen Commons, previewed the upcoming 40th anniversary program, took a look back at what the ministry has done for seniors along the Lakeshore, and looked ahead to what it can do in the future.

On the Oct. 5, 2025 public affairs program, Stephanie Calhoun, President/CEO of the Allegan County Community Foundation, talked about the upcoming Souptober effort, along with plans for the foundation's 60th anniversary.

On the Sept. 28, 2025 public affairs program, Lesley Coghill, Director of Prevention & Organizational Development, and Suzanne Katerberg, Crisis & Supportive Services Coordinator with Resilience: Advocates for Ending Violence, talked about their agency and a fall training series.

On the Sept. 21, 2025 public affairs program, Jessica Lynch, board member with Neighbors Plus, talked about what her ministry does, along with an upcoming fundraiser.

On the Sept. 14, 2025 public affairs program, President/CEO Patrick Cisler with the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area was joined by Executive Director Kory Plockmeyer of the Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance to talk about their organizations and the current atmosphere surrounding the non-profit community.

On the Sept. 7, 2025 public affairs program, Jason Parks of Gateway Mission discussed still-high levels of homelessness in the Holland/Zeeland area, and efforts to reach those without a home.

On the Aug. 31, 2025 public affairs program, Stephanie Calhoun, President/CEO with the Allegan County Community Foundation, talked about current and upcoming programs and initiatives.

On the Aug. 24, 2025 public affairs program, Holland School Superintendent Nick Cassidy discussed the start of classes for a new academic year in his district.