News 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 92.7 The Van.
On the May 5, 2024 public affairs program, recorded at the Gateway Spoon Cafe & Grill in Holland, Jason Latham and Eric Dykstra of the Macatawa Area Coordinating Council discussed the season-long reconstruction of Business 196, from US-31 to 88th Avenue.
On the Apr. 28, 2024 public affairs program, Emily Van Staalduinen, Grounds and Horticultural Manager with the City of Holland's Parks Department, talked about the state of the tulips ahead of the Tulip Time Festival during an interview inside the DeZwaan Windmill at Windmill Island Gardens.
On the Apr. 21, 2024 public affairs program, Krista Burgett and Aubree Carlisle of Lakeshore Food Rescue talked about the effort by Community Action House to distribute food to the needy from retailers' reserves and donations.
On the Apr. 14, 2024 public affairs program, the Rev. Kory Plockmeyer, Executive Director of Movement West Michigan, discussed the May 2 National Day of Prayer hosted by the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast of Greater Holland/Zeeland at the Heeringa Holland Civic Center Place, along with his ministry.
On the Apr. 7, 2024 public affairs program, Ottawa County Water Resources Commissioner Joe Bush talked about various water-related issues, including the upcoming Apr. 12 Water Quality Forum.
On the Mar. 31, 2024 public affairs program, Jack Huisingh, retiring as Executive Director of the Holland Aquatic Center, talked about his decision to step down, the accomplishments during his tenure, and more.
On the Mar. 24, 2024 public affairs program, Sean Holloway, Outreach Specialist with Community Action House, and the Rev. LuAnne Stanely Hook of Holland's First United Methodist Church, talked about the Refresh program that helps the homeless and poor along the Lakeshore.
On the Mar. 17, 2024 public affairs program, Amanda Chappell, Communications and Development Coordinator for the Allegan County Community Foundation, talked about recent activities and the upcoming "Allegan County Gives" initiative.
On the Mar. 10, 2024 public affairs program, Joe Grit, principal of Zeeland Public Schools' ZQuest school, talked about the program-based learning program.
On the Mar. 3, 2024 public affairs program, Barbara Koning & Megan Kwantes of the Ottawa Co. Community Action Agency discussed their agency and the upcoming Walk for Warmth fundraiser.
Dr. Kyle Mayer, superintendent of the Ottawa Area Intermediate School District, talked about what the district does and the challenges it faces during the Feb. 25, 2024 weekly public affairs program.
On the Feb. 18, 2024 public affairs program, the new leaders of Holland Hospital - CEO Patti VanDort and President Mark Pawlak - talked about the leadership transition following the retirement of Dale Sowders, along with the future of the hospital.
On the Feb. 4, 2024 public affairs program, Jason Schenkel, the newly-appointed Director of the Ottawa County Department of Veterans Affairs, talked about his background, the department, and what he wants to see moving forward in his new role.
The Jan. 28, 2024 public affairs program had excerpts from the Jan. 24 State of the State Address by Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D-East Lansing), as well as the official Republican response by state Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt (R-Lawton); this podcast has the complete audio from those two statements.
On the Jan. 21, 2024 public affairs program, Scott Rumpsa, Executive Director of Community Action House, talked about addressing needs during winter storms, a look back at 2023, and a look ahead to 2024.
On the Jan. 14, 2024 public affairs program, Paul Scholten of Christ Memorial Church previewed The January Series from Calvin University that will be screened at his church and online.
On the Jan. 7, 2024 public affairs program, Ottawa County Sheriff Steve Kempker talked about the latest developments in having body cams on deputies in 2024, as well as the rash of gun thefts in recent weeks.
On the Dec. 31, 2023 public affairs program, Supervisor Susan Keen and Community Health Worker Britney Brown with Ottawa Pathways to Better Health talked about their program.
On the Dec. 24, 2023 public affairs program, Executive Director Jay Riemersma of the Gateway Mission talked about recent developments and a tough winter ahead.
On the Dec. 17, 2023 public affairs program, Steve Johnson, Senior City Planner for the City of Holland, briefed City Council members on the revised Holland Master Plan that was adopted by that governing panel during its Dec. 6, 2023 meeting.
On the Dec. 10, 2023 public affairs program, Suzzanne Scholes, Director of the Day Center of Evergreen, discussed what her agency does and what a recent grant will do for the Day Center and for Evergreen Commons.
On the Dec. 3, 2023 weekly public affairs program, Allegan County Commissioners Jim Storey (R-Holland) and Dean Kapenga (R-Hamilton) discussed local control of land use and the future of the Calkins Road Dam.
On the November 26, 2023 public affairs program, Jason Latham, Executive Director of the Macatawa Area Coordinating Council, discussed what the MACC is and does, and went over proposed pedestrian/non-motorized crossing improvements and additions along BL-196 in the Zeeland area.
On the Nov. 19, 2023 public affairs program, Dr. Scott Klingberg, Program Director with Gateway Mission, talked about the non-profit's role in the community, and previewed the Thanksgiving Eve annual Great Thanksgiving Banquet at DeVos Fieldhouse.
On the Nov. 12, 2023 public affairs program, Johnny Rodriguez, President/CEO of Latin Americans United for Progress, had an update on his non-profit and on Hispanic relations along the Lakeshore.
On the Nov. 5, 2023 public affairs program, departing Holland Sixth Ward Councilman Dave Hoekstra looks to what lies ahead for the Tulip City and its governing panel.
On the Oct. 29, 2023 public affairs program, departing Holland Sixth Ward Councilman Dave Hoekstra looks back on his time on the Tulip City's governing panel.
On the Oct. 22, 2023 public affairs program, Allegan County Sheriff Frank Baker and Sarah Clark, Emergency Management Coordinator for Allegan County, talked about the challenges of being a central dispatcher, along with challenges that the change of seasons brings in preparedness.
On the Oct. 15, 2023 public affairs program, Patrick Cisler, President/CEO with the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area, updated the latest developments with the entity that helps fund non-profits in the community.
On the Oct. 8, 2023 public affairs program, Holland City Manager Keith Van Beek discussed a $3B agreement by LG Energy Solutions to provide batteries made at its Holland plant to Toyota, and its impact on Holland, in remarks before the Holland City Council at its Oct. 4, 2023 meeting.
On the October 1, 2023 pubic affairs program, Dave Koster, General Manager of the Holland Board of Public Works, talked about Public Power Week and the BPW's power efforts.
On the Sept. 24, 2023 public affairs program, Sara Donkersloot of Corewell Health-Zeeland Hospital chatted with Gayle Witham, Community Engagement Parnership Coordinator at the Battle Creek Veterans Affairs Medical Center and a member of the Ottawa Area Suicide Prevention Coalition, about veterans and taking one's life as part of September being suicide prevention month.
On the Sept. 17, 2023 public affairs program, Holland Fire Marshal Bret Groendyke discussed various fire safety tips.
On the Sept. 10, 2023 public affairs program, state House Rep. Rachelle Smit (R-Martin) discussed recent legislative developments.
On the Sept. 3, 2023 public affairs program, Ottawa Co. Commissioner Roger Bergman (R-Grand Haven) discussed the latest developments involving county government.
On the Aug. 27, 2023 public affairs program, Sara Donkersloot of Corewell Health-Zeeland Hospital chatted with Amy Sheele, Health Education Supervisor from the Ottawa County Department of Public Health, and Ottawa County Sheriff Steven Kempker to talk with a new program called Safe Homes, a program aimed at protecting kids from harmful items in the home.
On the Aug. 20, 2023 public affairs program, Holland Public Schools Superintendent Nick Cassidy talked about the start of a new school year and other education topics.
On the Aug. 13, 2023 public affairs program, Kevin Denton, the new Executive Director with Escape Ministries, talked about the new challenges facing him and the non-profit that helps teens in the Holland/Zeeland area.
On the Aug. 6, 2023 public affairs program, State House Rep. Nancy DeBoer (R-Holland) was joined by Dave Tebo, Director of Innovation Services with the Ottawa Area Intermediate School District, as they talked about Future Prep.
The July 30, 2023 public affairs program is an excerpt of the July 31, 1958 10th anniversary broadcast for WHTC-AM, as the station took to the air at 6 PM eastern time on July 31, 1948.
On the July 23, 2023 public affairs program, Allegan County Commissioners Jim Storey (R-Holland) and Dean Kapenga (R-Hamilton) addressed several county issues.
On the July 16, 2023 public affairs program, Johnny Rodriguez, executive director of Latin Americans United for Progress, discussed his organization and the situation involving Latins along the Lakeshore.
On the July 9, 2023 weekly public affairs program, state House Rep. Luke Meerman (R-Coopersville) talked about the just-passed $81.7B state budget for FY24.
On the July 2, 2023 public affairs program, Holland Fourth Ward Council Member Belinda Coronado talked about recent municipal government developments and the significance of serving her country as a Army veteran.
On the June 25, 2023 public affairs program, Manager Krista Burgett and Partnerships Manager Aubree Carlisle of the Community Action House's Lakeshore Food Rescue talked about the program.
On the June 18, 2023 public affairs program, Programs Manager AJ Westendorp of Escape Ministries talked about the Carrer Connections and Summer Schools programs.
On the June 11, 2023 public affairs program, former Holland City Councilman Craig Rich talks about the upcoming Holland Waterfront Celtic Festival at the Ottawa County Fairgrounds on June 16-17.
On the June 4, 2023 public affairs program, Executive Director Jay Riemersma of Gateway Mission discussed his ministry's work and the upcoming June 6 golf fundraiser.
On the May 28, 2023 public affairs program, Allegan County Sheriff Frank Baker, Police Services Captain Keith Mulder of the Holland Department of Public Safety, and Ottawa County Sheriff's Sergeant Jon Knott discussed Memorial Day holiday weekend motoring safety enforcement efforts and more.
On the May 21, 2023 public affairs program, Mike Goorhouse, outgoing President/CEO with the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area, talked about his successor, Patrick Cisler, and his own future plans.