How many American Indian students were enrolled in Kent County schools in 2022-23 school year?
In Kent County schools, 0.3% of students enrolled identified as American Indian in the 2022-23 school year.
Which former North Kent News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22?
These former North Kent News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22.
How many Hispanic students were enrolled in Kent County schools in 2022-23 school year?
There were 19,688 Hispanic students enrolled in Kent County schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.
- Which former North Kent News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 15?
- 53 Hawaiian students enrolled in Kent County schools in 2022-23 school year
- Which former North Kent News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 8?
- 14,091 African American students enrolled in Kent County schools in 2022-23 school year
- Which former North Kent News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 1?
75.8% of Kent County residents old enough to vote in 2021
Of the 654,958 citizens living in Kent County in 2021, 75.8% were old enough to vote, equating to 496,712 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.
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Sen. Huizenga to Host Town Hall Meeting for West Michigan Residents
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Huizenga hosting March 11 town hall meeting
Sen. Mark Huizenga is encouraging residents of Kent and Ottawa counties to attend a public town hall meeting in Cascade Township on Monday, March 11. Huizenga, who represents the 30th Senate District, emphasized the importance of engaging with constituents, stating, "Listening to the people about the issues facing their families and our state and discussing possible solutions is vital to being an effective public servant."The town hall meeting is scheduled to take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Wisner Center inside the Cascade branch of the Kent District Library,...
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Huizenga announces March district office hours
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Sen. Huizenga Names Ryan Knight as New Chief of Staff
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Huizenga to host town hall meeting on March 11
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Huizenga co-sponsors resolution honoring Blue Star Mothers of America
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Sen. Huizenga announces February district office hours
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Sen. Huizenga comments on 2024 State of the State address, welcomes GR police chief as guest
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