Candidates for Cedar Springs City Council
There are seven people running for four seats on the Cedar Springs City Council. This year’s ballot will look a little different, however. It is the first election under the new law dealing with recalls.
View ArticleSaying goodbye to “Reserve Unit” at CSPD
by Chief Roger Parent (retired, CSPD) With City Council members voting to contract police services with Kent County, the long tradition of having a reserve unit will come to an end. Most residents...
View ArticleFour new members voted on to City Council
By Judy Reed Voters in the City of Cedar Springs cleaned house Tuesday and voted in four new faces to the City Council. Perry Hopkins, Pamela Conley, Molly Nixon and Rose Powell all won seats....
View ArticleFormer city employee becomes Mayor
by Judy Reed The Cedar Springs City Council, made up of four new members and three returning members, chose a new Mayor and Mayor Pro-tem at their meeting on Thursday, November 13. Four new members...
View ArticleCity approves settlement of lawsuit
By Judy Reed The Cedar Springs City Council approved a motion last Thursday to settle the civil lawsuit brought last fall over an alleged Open Meetings violation. The lawsuit was brought by Council...
View ArticleVacant lot to get new life
A lot with historical significance in the City of Cedar Springs, but has sat vacant for five years, is getting a new lease on life.
View ArticleCity and Red Flannel Festival work on agreement
By Judy Reed Will Cedar Springs be known once again as the Red Flannel Town? If an agreement between the City and the Red Flannel Festival is approved, the City could once again use that nickname at no...
View ArticleCouncil approves easement for brewery
Construction is underway again on the Cedar Springs Brewing Company, at 95 N. Main, after the Cedar Springs City Council approved a right-of-way easement last Thursday, May 7, allowing them to move the...
View ArticleCity Council discusses agreement with Red Flannel
At their regular meeting on Monday, 14, the Cedar Springs City Council discussed their concerns with a potential agreement with the Red Flannel Festival .
View ArticleFestival donates Red Flannel medallion to city
The Red Flannel Festival presented the city with a large wooden Red Flannel medallion, called the Ronny Merlington Memorial Medallion, to replace the one originally commissioned by Merlington, a...
View ArticleLibrary votes for city to own new library
The Cedar Springs Post welcomes letters of up to 350 words. The subject should be relevant to local readers, and the editor reserves the right to reject letters or edit for clarity, length, good taste,...
View ArticlePlanning commission OKs PUD rezoning
By Judy Reed The building of a new public library and other recreation facilities on properties near Main and Maple Street in Cedar Springs came one step closer to reality this week. On Tuesday...
View ArticleComing soon — a new library
After years of feasibility studies and planning, a new library building is coming to Cedar Springs! The land was donated, funds were raised, the blueprints were drawn, designs were chosen, approvals...
View ArticleCity approves manager contract and others
As of August 1, the residents in Cedar Springs will have a new City Manager. That’s the day that Michael Womack officially begins his new job in Cedar Springs.
View ArticleCouncilmember Truesdale resigns, firefighter pegged to fill spot
By Judy Reed The Cedar Springs City Council met on Thursday, August 11. The Council accepted the resignation of Council member Robert Truesdale, who retired effective June 30, and adopted a...
View ArticleCandidates in city/township races
Tuesday is election day here in the U.S., and residents will be voting for president, vice-president, federal and state senators, representatives, judges, sheriff, and many varied city and township...
View ArticleCity Council tours Display Pack
The City of Cedar Springs City Council was invited to tour the Display Pack factory on West Street last Wednesday, November 30. Vic Hansen, Display Pack’s President, led the City Councilors and City...
View ArticleCity in need of planning commission members
Do you live in the City of Cedar Springs? Would you like to make a difference in the community? The City of Cedar Springs is looking for additional Planning Commission Members.
View ArticleCity to consider beekeeping ordinance
The City of Cedar Springs may soon join the ranks of other progressive cities that are helping to support the environment by allowing residents to keep bees.
View ArticleBeekeeping ordinance sent back to Planning Commission
By Judy Reed The Cedar Springs City Council decided last Thursday evening to send the new beekeeping ordinance back to the City Planning Commission for more research and discussion, at the suggestion...
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