#MiHolland Update

Breaking Down the Headlee Override Proposal

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 23:46:33 GMT

with City Manager Keith Van Beek and Mayor Nathan Bocks

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Holland's Urban Forest

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 19:19:59 GMT

with Guests: Andy Kenyon, Jamie Scott, and Michelle Gibbs

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The Process to Adopt the City’s Budget – Fiscal Year 26

Wed, 28 May 2025 15:36:11 GMT

with Keith Van Beek and Lynn McCammon

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Economic Development: A look back at 2024 With Mark Meyers

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 19:40:00 GMT

#MiHolland Update

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Elections with City Clerk Brenda Katerberg

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 13:29:52 GMT

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Fiscal Year 2025 Budget with Keith Van Beek

Fri, 03 May 2024 19:03:31 GMT

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Current Capital Projects with Matt VanDyken

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 14:30:40 GMT

MiHolland Update

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Moran Park Gets State-of-the-Art Upgrades

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 16:58:27 GMT

#MiHolland Update

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Taking Care of Holland's Urban Tree Canopy

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 13:32:24 GMT

Planting, maintaining, removal when necessary and repurposing the wood - it's all in a day's work for Holland's Forestry Department.

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Waterfront Holland Latest

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 18:58:11 GMT

Public Information Coordinator for the City of Holland, Marianne Manderfield, keeps you up-to-date on the latest happenings in your local government and around the city in general.

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Home Energy 101

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 10:00:18 GMT

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Holland City Fiber

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 11:00:39 GMT

Broadband will be on the August 2nd ballot for City of Holland residents. Dave Koster, General Manager for HBPW, explains the initiative and what it means for Holland community.

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FY 2023 Budget Process

Thu, 19 May 2022 12:00:24 GMT

Finance Director Lynn McCammon explains Holland's budget process and how it's designed around best practices in local governmental budgeting.

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Robust Economic Development

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 12:00:47 GMT

Partnerships and key steps the City takes to advance economic development in Holland. Listen as City Manager, Keith Van Beek shares his insight in this episode of #MiHolland Update.

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5 Goals for the CEP

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 11:30:11 GMT

The Strategic Development Team’s recommendations to Council – 5 goals to move the needle of Holland’s Community Energy Plan

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Holland's Urban Tree Canopy

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 11:00:05 GMT

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Holland Recreation

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 12:00:36 GMT

Holland Recreation: Sports and creative arts, youth to adults, there's a program for all

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Holland Farmers Market

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 11:30:37 GMT

A fresh start for the summer season.

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Windmill Island Tulips & More

Sat, 01 May 2021 12:00:47 GMT

Windmill Island Gardens - A Dutch attraction and so much more - what makes this City park so special?

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Recycling Cart Rollout

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 12:00:53 GMT

Carts are coming! Why the change, when does it begin, what is recyclable?

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Economic Development in Holland

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 13:00:03 GMT

Ryan Kilpatrick explains his role as the City’s Contractual Assistant Manager

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Understanding the City’s Budget Process

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 13:00:04 GMT

City Manager Keith Van Beek explains the cadence of activities that takes place throughout the City’s budget process, beginning with citizen input.

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Keeping Holland Financially Sound

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 13:00:46 GMT

Just prior to his retirement, longtime Director of Finance, Tim Vagle shares his insight and wisdom into what makes the City of Holland financially sound today and into the future.

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Year in Review with Mayor Bocks

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 13:00:04 GMT

Mayor Bocks looks back at 2020 – accomplishments, challenges and coming together to best serve the people of Holland.

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From 10th Street to Tesla

Sun, 01 Nov 2020 13:00:53 GMT

City Manager Keith Van Beek talks about several items on the City’s docket from the 10th Street Reconstruction Project to the pilot program that includes the Model 3 Telsa.

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Tulip Bulb Planning and Planting

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 12:00:19 GMT

Planting more than 500,000 in the City requires a well planned process. Parks Director Andy Kenyon gives an inside look at what is involved.

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Census 2020

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 13:00:30 GMT

Esther Fifelski talks about how Census participation rates impact the Holland community, data confidentiality and more.

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August 2020 Election

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 12:00:30 GMT

Ballot security, changes at the polls, or voting absentee - Ottawa County Justin Roebuck talks about the August 4 election.

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Downtown Holland & Farmers Market

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 12:00:43 GMT

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Holland State Park Camera

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 13:00:26 GMT

Visit MiHollandCAM.cityofholland.com to see the live video feed.

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Waterfront Holland: A Community Initiative

Sun, 01 Mar 2020 13:00:11 GMT

City Manager Keith VanBeek talks about how Waterfront Holland came about and Guiding Principles, Vision Statement and Vision Diagram that developed from the process.

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Holland’s Greenhouses

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 13:00:20 GMT

Parks & Rec Director, Andy Kenyon shares some interesting facts and history about Holland’s old greenhouse and how the new greenhouse will bring larger plants and flowers to Holland’s landscaping.

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Holland Passport Service: What You Need to Know

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 13:00:45 GMT

The City Clerk’s Office is a one-stop shop for passports. Listen as they explain everything you need to know when applying for a passport.

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Holland’s Snowmelt: How Does It Really Work?

Sun, 01 Dec 2019 13:00:46 GMT

Holland Energy Park is the driving force behind Holland’s Snowmelt System. Dave Koster, General Manager of Holland Board of Public Works, explains how the system works and shares some fascinating facts. snowmelt.cityofholland.com

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Streets Department Services

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 12:00:53 GMT

From removing leaves to plowing snow - Brian White, Director of Streets and Transportation, talks about how the department utilizes the leaves for compost to keeping the roads plowed in the winter.

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Fall is All About the Tulip Bulbs

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 12:00:35 GMT

Find out how the Parks Department preps and plants more than 400,000 tulip bulbs throughout Holland.

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West Michigan Express Pilot Program

Sun, 01 Sep 2019 12:00:30 GMT

City Manager Keith Van Beek talks about this pilot program - how it could benefit commuters and employers along the 196 corridor and the potential launch date. You can watch a presentation about this project here: https://vimeo.com/349514344

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Citizen’s Police Academy

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 12:00:12 GMT

Coming up on its 34th year, Community Policing Officers Keuning and Sokolove talk about Citizen’s Police Academy, and why the Academy continues to be so popular. https://www.cityofholland.com/police/citizens-police-academy

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Downtown Holland Events

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 14:05:00 GMT

Kara de Alvare talks latest events

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Holland’s K9 Unit

Sat, 01 Jun 2019 11:00:50 GMT

Officer Jeremy Schoen talks about how Holland’s K9 Unit works to keep the community safe and what the police dogs do when they are “off duty”.

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2020 Budget

Wed, 01 May 2019 12:00:14 GMT

City Manager Keith Van Beek talks about top priorities and changes in the 2020 budget. View the full budget here: https://www.cityofholland.com/citymanager/budget-and-fiscal-information-fiscal-year-2020

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The Wizard of Oz Project

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 12:00:34 GMT

Bronze sculptures, a yellow brick road, and an “open book” filled with thousands of plants depicting the cover of “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” are a part of this permanent Wizard of Oz outdoor exhibit coming to Holland. Find out when it’s coming, where it be in Holland, and how you can be a part of it all.

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Holland Civic Center Place

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 13:00:29 GMT

From sellout entertainment shows to local recreation games and everything in between, the Holland Civic Center Place has seen quite a bit of activity since it opened. Sales & Marketing Manager Jay Allen talks with us about the building’s capabilities to host a variety of events – large and small. civiccenterplace.com

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E6: Planning and Priorities for Holland 2019

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 13:00:01 GMT

City Manager Keith Van Beek talks about Council’s process for planning and identifying priorities for 2019. Some of those priorities include: Waterfrontholland.org; Housing Policy (housingnext.org); Waste Characterization Audit (cityofholland.com). Listen to the podcast for top initiatives for 2019

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E5: DeGraaf Nature Center Under New Management

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 12:00:00 GMT

DeGraaf Nature is now managed by the Outdoor Discovery Center Network, yet is still owned by The City of Holland. What changes, if any, are in store for DeGraaf and what does it mean for citizens of Holland?

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E4: Zoning Ordinances Simplified

Sat, 01 Dec 2018 12:00:58 GMT

The City of Holland is moving to a Unified Development Ordinance, UDO, what does it mean and how does affect you?

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E3: Fire Safety

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 12:00:00 GMT

Captain Chris Tinney of the Holland Fire Department talks about fire safety, how to keep you and your family safe, and describes how the department’s scope of practice is broader than fighting fires.

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E2: Holland Civic Center Place

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 11:00:00 GMT

This month’s co-host, City Manager Keith Van Beek, talks about all facets of Holland’s newly renovated Civic Center Place, including a couple upcoming events you won’t want to miss.

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E1: Meet the new City Manager

Thu, 09 Aug 2018 14:38:50 GMT

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