AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Lowell 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/lowell-mi 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/lowell-mi https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Wed, 01 May 2024 04:10:26 -0500 Concerts are family-friendly and wheelchair accessible. Bleacher seating is available, or bring a chair. Admission to the concerts and parking are https://www.americantowns.com/news/lowell-showboat-sizzlin-summer-outdoor-concerts-2023-31524399-lowell-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/lowell-showboat-sizzlin-summer-outdoor-concerts-2023-31524399-lowell-mi.html Arts and Entertainment Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Fair Schedule: Monday, July 31st : Hero's Day 8:00 AM - Swine Show 9:00 AM - Horse Show 12:00 PM - Rabbit: Showmanship 1:00 PM - Horse: Grand https://www.americantowns.com/news/kent-county-youth-fair-2023-31597465-lowell-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/kent-county-youth-fair-2023-31597465-lowell-mi.html Arts and Entertainment Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lowell Arts Presents the 55th annual Fallasburg Arts Festival The Event Features 100 unique fine art and fine craft booths, food booths, children's https://www.americantowns.com/news/55th-annual-fallasburg-arts-festival-31607001-lowell-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/55th-annual-fallasburg-arts-festival-31607001-lowell-mi.html Arts and Entertainment Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Schedule of Events: Saturday, December 2, 2023 All Day: Christmas Shopping throughout Historic Lowell 10am to 5pm: Friends of the Englehardt https://www.americantowns.com/news/christmas-festivities-2023-31629136-lowell-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/christmas-festivities-2023-31629136-lowell-mi.html Arts and Entertainment Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor speaks at the NAACP’s 67th Freedom Fund Dinner  Detroit, MI – Governor Gretchen Whitmer spoke at the 67th NAACP Freedom https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-signs-executive-directive-to-boost-voter-registration-31357002-detroit-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-signs-executive-directive-to-boost-voter-registration-31357002-detroit-mi.html Government and Politics Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 In 2022, Gov. Whitmer is making the largest investment in state roads and bridges in Michigan’s history  LANSING, Mich. https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-major-road-repair-projects-starting-this-week-in-antrim-arenac-calhoun-charlevoix-houghton-and-saginaw-counties-31357004-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-major-road-repair-projects-starting-this-week-in-antrim-arenac-calhoun-charlevoix-houghton-and-saginaw-counties-31357004-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Ralph Rebandt for Michigan Governor was greatly encouraged with the news that the U.S. Supreme Court is set to overturn Roe v. Wade. Even though he https://www.americantowns.com/news/ralph-rebandt-for-michigan-governor-news-roe-vs-wade-31359960-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/ralph-rebandt-for-michigan-governor-news-roe-vs-wade-31359960-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI – On May 3rd, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that 150 awards were made to 57 local school districts, 14 intermediate school https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-150-schools-to-receive-10-million-in-total-for-school-safety-grants-to-keep-students-safe-in-classrooms-31360018-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-150-schools-to-receive-10-million-in-total-for-school-safety-grants-to-keep-students-safe-in-classrooms-31360018-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 As U.S. Supreme Court weighs overturning Roe v. Wade and triggering Michigan’s 1931 ban on abortion, Governor Whitmer takes action to protect https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-gov-whitmer-presses-forward-on-lawsuit-to-protect-legal-abortion-31360031-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-gov-whitmer-presses-forward-on-lawsuit-to-protect-legal-abortion-31360031-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI -- On May 3rd, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo to announce that the Department’s https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-3-million-awarded-to-expand-highspeed-internet-in-eastern-upper-peninsula-31361084-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-3-million-awarded-to-expand-highspeed-internet-in-eastern-upper-peninsula-31361084-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 As Supreme Court weighs overturning Roe, governors call for passage of Women’s Health Protection Act  Lansing, MI — After a draft https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-joins-governors-calling-on-congress-to-protect-access-to-abortion-31361099-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-joins-governors-calling-on-congress-to-protect-access-to-abortion-31361099-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI  ­– On May 3rd, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the Bentley Street bridge over Farmers Creek in Lapeer is the first https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-first-bridge-in-bundling-pilot-project-repaired-and-reopened-to-traffic-in-lapeer-31361104-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-first-bridge-in-bundling-pilot-project-repaired-and-reopened-to-traffic-in-lapeer-31361104-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Wed, 01 May 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 – On May 4th, https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-continues-to-fix-roads-and-bridges-with-projects-starting-next-week-in-alcona-alpena-and-st-clair-counties-31361171-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-continues-to-fix-roads-and-bridges-with-projects-starting-next-week-in-alcona-alpena-and-st-clair-counties-31361171-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Five-year initiative aims to provide affordable and accessible housing, give state competitive edge in talent attraction, retention   https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-launch-of-firstever-statewide-housing-plan-31361192-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-launch-of-firstever-statewide-housing-plan-31361192-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Annual Governor’s Awards recognizes historic preservation achievements in Michigan  Lansing, MI – Om May 5th, Lt. Governor Garlin https://www.americantowns.com/news/lt-governor-gilchrist-ii-honors-seven-historic-preservation-projects-across-michigan-31362414-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/lt-governor-gilchrist-ii-honors-seven-historic-preservation-projects-across-michigan-31362414-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500