City of Kentwood
Recent News About City of Kentwood
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Annual Trunk Or Treat Set For Oct. 22
Community members are invited to enjoy some spooky Halloween fun at the City of Kentwood’s Trunk or Treat event Saturday, Oct. 22.
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KPD To Host Recruitment Event Oct. 13
The Kentwood Police Department is inviting individuals who are interested in a career in law enforcement to attend its recruitment event Thursday, Oct. 13.
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How many Kent County public housing residents in 2021 identify as a minority?
In Kent County public housing 60% of residents in 2021 identified as a minority, according to the U.S. Census.
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How many people in Kent County received housing vouchers in 2021?
There were 15,421 people who used housing choice vouchers in Kent County in 2021, according to the U.S. Census.
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How many people in Kent County live in public housing in 2021?
There were 684 people living in taxpayer-funded public housing located throughout Kent County in 2021, according to the U.S. Census.
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Business Insights: How many businesses were licensed in ZIP Code 49548 on April 15?
There were two Michigan businesses licensed in ZIP Code 49548 on April 15, according to the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
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KPD To Host Recruitment Event Oct. 13
The Kentwood Police Department is inviting individuals who are interested in a career in law enforcement to attend its recruitment event Thursday, Oct. 13.
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Business Insights: How many businesses were licensed in ZIP Code 49548 on April 14?
There were three Michigan businesses licensed in ZIP Code 49548 on April 14, according to the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
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KPD Launches New Text Message Surveys To Enhance Service
Our Police Department has launched a new public feedback opportunity to enhance its customer service and community engagement.
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One postsecondary school license issued in Kent in week ending Sept. 10
One postsecondary school license was issued in Kent County during the week ending Sept. 10.
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Business Insights: How many businesses were licensed in ZIP Code 49548 on April 5?
There were two Michigan businesses licensed in ZIP Code 49548 on April 5, according to the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
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Kentwood Glow In The Park To Feature Glow-Themed Fun Run, Dance Party, Costume Contest And More
Community members are invited to brighten the night with the City of Kentwood’s Glow in the Park event 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15.
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Community Invited To City Of Kentwood's September Food Truck Festival
The Grand Valley Metropolitan Council is kicking off the development of the next Metropolitan Transportation Plan for the Grand Rapids region, which will outline funding and priorities for all modes of transportation through the year 2050.
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Community Invited To City Of Kentwood's The Vibe Fundraiser For Adaptive Recreation Programs
Community members are invited to The Vibe, an annual celebration and fundraiser to enhance the City of Kentwood’s adaptive recreation programs, on Thursday, Sept. 8.
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Welcome Logan Bylsma, Caleb Kiefer and Brennon McGuire!
Three of our police recruits have joined the Kentwood Police Department as officers following their recent graduation from the GVSU Police Academy.
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Voters Approve Funding For Parks, Trails And Recreational Improvements
City of Kentwood voters Tuesday approved a permanent dedicated millage that will provide funding to improve the City’s parks, trails and recreational facilities and programming.
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City Of Kentwood To Host First-Ever Children's Power Wheels Derby
The City of Kentwood will host its first-ever Power Wheels Derby for children ages 1-7 on Saturday, Aug. 20.
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35 is median age of Kent County residents by 2020
Kent County residents have a median age of 35-years-old as of 2020, according to US Census Data.
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Five carnival/amusement licenses issued in Kent County during Q2
Five carnival/amusement licenses were issued by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) in Kent County during the second quarter, an increase over the same quarter of the previous year.
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Did the population of Kent County rise or fall from 2020 to 2021?
Kent County had the fourth largest population in Michigan in 2021.