AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Kalkaska Michigan. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/kalkaska-mi 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/kalkaska-mi https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Thu, 25 Apr 2024 02:55:10 -0500 Two Truths and a Lie: In Messy Ad Attacking Conspiracy Theorist Tudor Dixon, Kevin Rinke Glosses Over Her Rabid Extremism Out-of-touch millionaire https://www.americantowns.com/news/two-truths-and-a-lie-in-messy-ad-attacking-conspiracy-theorist-tudor-dixon-kevin-rinke-glosses-over-her-rabid-extremism-31413026-kalkaska-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/two-truths-and-a-lie-in-messy-ad-attacking-conspiracy-theorist-tudor-dixon-kevin-rinke-glosses-over-her-rabid-extremism-31413026-kalkaska-mi.html Government and Politics Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Moolenaar Votes Against Spending Bill That Fails Michigan Residents Today, Congressman John Moolenaar voted against legislation that temporarily https://www.americantowns.com/news/moolenaar-votes-against-spending-bill-that-fails-michigan-residents-31466185-kalkaska-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/moolenaar-votes-against-spending-bill-that-fails-michigan-residents-31466185-kalkaska-mi.html Government and Politics Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Rep. McClain, Clarke Introduce Bipartisan National Community College Cybersecurity Challenge Act WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Representatives Lisa https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-mcclain-clarke-introduce-bipartisan-national-community-college-cybersecurity-challenge-act-31466238-kalkaska-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-mcclain-clarke-introduce-bipartisan-national-community-college-cybersecurity-challenge-act-31466238-kalkaska-mi.html Government and Politics Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Bergman Bill Prohibits Taxpayer-Funded Discrimination Against The Firearm Industry This week, Rep. Jack Bergman (MI-01), alongside seventy-three of https://www.americantowns.com/news/bergman-bill-prohibits-taxpayerfunded-discrimination-against-the-firearm-industry-31521270-kalkaska-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/bergman-bill-prohibits-taxpayerfunded-discrimination-against-the-firearm-industry-31521270-kalkaska-mi.html Government and Politics Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The National Trout Festival consists of events, activities, and parades that take place mainly at the Kalkaska County Fairgrounds and downtown at https://www.americantowns.com/news/86th-annual-national-trout-festival-2023-31553833-kalkaska-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/86th-annual-national-trout-festival-2023-31553833-kalkaska-mi.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Fall is one of the best times of year to be in Northern Michigan, so why not come out and enjoy our 1st annual Fall Festival We have a lot of fun https://www.americantowns.com/news/1st-annual-twin-birch-fall-festival-31609928-kalkaska-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/1st-annual-twin-birch-fall-festival-31609928-kalkaska-mi.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The National Trout Festival® consists of events, activities, and parades that take place mainly at the Kalkaska County Fairgrounds and downtown at https://www.americantowns.com/news/national-trout-festival-2024-31654896-kalkaska-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/national-trout-festival-2024-31654896-kalkaska-mi.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 In 2022, Gov. Whitmer is making the largest investment in state roads and bridges in Michigan’s history  Lansing, MI -- Governor Whitmer https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-major-bridge-and-road-repair-projects-on-i69-in-clinton-county-i96-in-kent-county-starting-this-week-31352175-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-major-bridge-and-road-repair-projects-on-i69-in-clinton-county-i96-in-kent-county-starting-this-week-31352175-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI -- Governor Whitmer on April 25th, proclaimed April 25-May 1 as Student Appreciation Week in Michigan, celebrating the state’s https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-proclaims-student-appreciation-week-in-michigan-31352179-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-proclaims-student-appreciation-week-in-michigan-31352179-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Battle Creek Community Foundation and Wayne Metro Community Action Agency each receive $500K grants to establish Children’s Savings Account https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-awards-1-million-to-help-michigan-families-save-for-college-31352462-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-awards-1-million-to-help-michigan-families-save-for-college-31352462-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) on April 26th, in announcing Michigan Strategic https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-new-investments-to-create-nearly-700-jobs-drive-economic-momentum-across-michigan-31353182-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-new-investments-to-create-nearly-700-jobs-drive-economic-momentum-across-michigan-31353182-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI -- On April 27th, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the appointment of Maureen H. Kinsella to the 6th Circuit Court of Oakland https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-makes-appointment-to-the-bench-31354088-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-makes-appointment-to-the-bench-31354088-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II issued the following statements after the United States Senate https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-lt-governor-gilchrist-ii-statements-on-confirmation-of-mark-totten-as-us-attorney-for-the-western-district-of-michigan-31354143-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-lt-governor-gilchrist-ii-statements-on-confirmation-of-mark-totten-as-us-attorney-for-the-western-district-of-michigan-31354143-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 New grants awarded will be used to implement EV-based services in eight Michigan counties   LANSING, MI – On April 28th, Lieutenant https://www.americantowns.com/news/lt-governor-gilchrist-announces-more-than-577000-in-grants-to-support-statewide-electric-vehicle-adoption-31355044-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/lt-governor-gilchrist-announces-more-than-577000-in-grants-to-support-statewide-electric-vehicle-adoption-31355044-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 LANSING, MI -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the first three energy-efficiency projects that will receive nearly $5 million in funding from https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-awards-5m-for-state-energy-efficiency-projects-lowering-costs-31351246-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-awards-5m-for-state-energy-efficiency-projects-lowering-costs-31351246-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500