66-540: Old Wing Mission (also known as Old Wing Inn ) is a historic building at 5298 147th Ave. in Holland, Michigan . It is the oldest surviving house in the township. In 1839, Rev. George Smith, a Vermont native, established Christian mission to the local Ottawas at this site. The mission was funded by the Presbyterian Church of Michigan through an Allegan-based Indian mission society. Smith originally built
132-560: A Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Engineering, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. It has a student population of about 3,200, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1. The college offers off-campus study programs in several cities, including Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and Chicago, and overseas programs for the summer, semester, or an academic year. Among its international programs,
198-496: A crowd that fills the chapel. The event is regularly recorded and televised on PBS stations during the Christmas season. Hope routinely hosts well-known authors, speakers, scientists, and global leaders who present lectures on a wide variety of topics. The Jack Ridl Visiting Writers Series sponsors prominent authors for free public readings. The series is named for poet and Hope College professor emeritus Jack Ridl, who founded
264-602: A group. Van Raalte and his colony settled on land in the midst of the Ottawa ( Odawa ) people's Old Wing Mission Colony near the Macatawa River (also known as the Black River) where it streams into Lake Macatawa (Called Black Lake prior to June 4, 1935) which, in turn, leads to Lake Michigan via a channel. The Dutch settlers and the Ottawa people never got along. Dutch settlers began stealing sugar and venison from
330-414: A leadership board that plays an essential role in making this event a reality. Men participate in the competition as "moralers" by supporting the participants while building sets and coordinating scene changes. The competition takes place during Family Weekend in late fall each year. A panel of judges scores the performances of each class and the winning team claims the highly coveted Nykerk Cup. The tradition
396-476: A log cabin for his family near this site. In 1844, local settler Isaac Fairbanks began the construction of this house for Smith. Smith's family moved into the house in 1846. In 1848 Michigan suffered from a smallpox epidemic that affected the entire community of people. In consideration of the massive influx settlers into the Ottawa County area, Chief Peter Waukazoo and Reverend George Smith decided to move
462-560: A longstanding summer semester in Vienna is popular among students. Hope College is a member of the Great Lakes College Association . In the 2024 U.S. News & World Report ranking of schools by undergraduate research and creative projects, Hope College is ranked #27. Courses offered at Hope are divided into five disciplines: Hope's most popular majors, in terms of 2022 graduates, were: Hope College
528-605: A part of the city's cultural identity, but the local economy as well: the Tulip Time Festival in May and various Dutch-themed attractions augment the nearby Lake Michigan shoreline in attracting thousands of tourists annually. Over 28% of the population identified as being of Dutch descent. The Holland Museum contains exhibits about the city's history. Another, the Cappon House Museum, was built in 1874 and
594-489: Is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission , with professional accreditation from the following: Hope is the first private, four-year, undergraduate liberal arts college in the country to achieve national accreditation in all four of the arts (Design, Dance, Music, and Theatre). On-campus housing is provided in 11 residence halls, 24 apartment buildings, and 70+ houses (called "cottages") that
660-519: Is Matt VanDyken, the former IT director for the city. Holland's city charter requires a mayor and eight city council members. The mayor serves a two-year term, and two at-large council members and six ward council members each serve four-year terms. The current mayor is Nathan Bocks, a local attorney elected in November 2019. The Holland Board of Public Works was created in 1883. It provides electricity, water and sewer services. In February 1996,
726-412: Is a 1-1/2 story end-gable Greek Revival structure, with single-story additions on three sides. The original house is rectangular, measuring 24 feet by 30 feet, clad with clapboards and having plain cornerboards and above a cornice with returns. On the interior, the original house contained a parlor, bedroom, and kitchen on the first floor and three bedrooms on the second floor. With the c. 1886 addition,
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#1732798317138792-494: Is a historic museum that once housed the first mayor of Holland, Dutch immigrant Isaac Cappon. The Settlers House Museum, a building that survived the great fire, contains furnishings and relics from the 19th century. Holland's downtown is listed in the National Register of Historic Places . The "Snowmelt Project" established pipes transporting warm water from the nearby power plant to travel underneath downtown with
858-649: Is also host to the annual Tulipanes Latino Art & Film Festival , which is held to celebrate the Latino contribution to the culture. Holland is known as the "City of Churches". There are around 140 churches in the greater Holland area, many of which are with the Reformed Church in America and Christian Reformed Church in North America denominations . The city is the home to the church that started
924-558: Is an annual tug-of-war between the freshman and sophomore classes at Hope College. It takes place across the Black River in Holland on the last Saturday of September every year (until 1993 it was held on a Friday). The Pull dates to 1898. Each team has 19 students on the rope as "pullers," and another 19 acting as guides and morale boosters, or "moralers", as well as one pull "anchor" on each team. The freshmen are coached by juniors, and
990-501: Is home to Hope College and Western Theological Seminary , institutions of the Reformed Church in America . Ottawa County was originally populated by Ottawa Indians. In 1846, Reverend George Smith established the Old Wing Mission as an outreach to the native population. The Ottawa living here were primarily practicing Catholics, but Smith tried converting them to Protestantism. While generally unsuccessful in converting
1056-529: Is implementing Hope Forward, a model that allows students to receive a tuition-free education. Instead of paying upfront, students are invited to support future students through donations after they graduate. The pillars of the Hope Forward model are community, generosity, and access. Here’s how Hope Forward works: To fully realize Hope Forward for all students, Hope College seeks to raise over $ 1 billion. The college has taken initial steps by launching
1122-507: Is land and 0.767 sq mi (1.99 km ) is water. Holland has a Midwestern humid continental climate ( Köppen Dfb/Dfa ) that is influenced by the Great Lakes , and is part of USDA Hardiness zone 5b. As of the 2020 census , there were 34,378 people, 12,747 households, and 7,880 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,060.7/sq mi (795.6/km ). There were 13,512 housing units. The racial makeup of
1188-589: Is located near the eastern shores of Lake Michigan and is 2.5 hours away from two major cities, Chicago and Detroit . Hope's motto is taken from Psalm 42:6: "Spera in Deo" ("Hope in God"). The college's emblem is an anchor . This is drawn from a speech by Albertus van Raalte , the leader of the community, on the occasion of the founding of the Pioneer School in 1851: "This is my anchor of hope for this people in
1254-407: Is my Anchor of Hope for this people in the future.” In the decades that followed, a strong college of arts and sciences was developed which continues to serve the church and the community. The following people have presided over the college: Hope College believes that every student should have access to a life-changing education, regardless of their financial situation. To achieve this, the college
1320-746: Is part of the Grand Rapids - Kentwood Metropolitan Statistical Area, while the Allegan County portion is part of the Holland Micropolitan Statistical Area , which is coextensive with Allegan County. As of 2013, both areas are part of the Grand Rapids–Kentwood–Muskegon Combined Statistical Area. Holland was founded by Dutch Americans, and is in an area that has a large percentage of citizens of Dutch American heritage. It
1386-609: Is served by the MAX ( Macatawa Area Express ) transportation system, which offers both on-demand and high-speed bus service, linking different parts of the city as well as commercial, medical and government locations outside the city. This service evolved from the former "Dial-A-Ride Transportation" (DART) system. The city is served by the following highways: The channel between Lake Macatawa and Lake Michigan allows pleasure craft and commercial boats, even bulk freighters , to access Holland's docks to unload coal, salt and iron scrap. Holland
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#17327983171381452-478: Is the hometown of four Medal of Honor recipients (tied with Pueblo, Colorado which has four, both more than any other municipality in the United States) – John Essebagger Jr. , Paul Ronald Lambers , Matt Urban , and Gordon Douglas Yntema . Hope College Hope College is a private Christian liberal arts college in Holland, Michigan , United States. It was originally opened in 1851 as
1518-561: The Leelanau Peninsula ), voyaging on boats and canoes. In Holland's early history, Van Raalte was a spiritual leader, as well as overseeing political, educational and financial matters. In 1847, Van Raalte established a congregation of the Reformed Church in America , which would later be called the First Reformed Church of Holland. On March 25, 1867, Holland was incorporated as a city with Isaac Cappon being
1584-658: The Park Township Airport ( IATA : HLM , ICAO : KHLM ) having closed on August 15, 2020. The airport is not served by regularly scheduled commercial carriers; the nearest airport with airline service is Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, Michigan , about 35 mi (56 km) northeast. The city also is served by regularly scheduled Amtrak service (the Pere Marquette ) east to Grand Rapids and west to Chicago with connections to all points east and west. The city and surrounding area
1650-619: The U.S. state of Michigan . It is situated near the eastern shore of Lake Michigan on Lake Macatawa , which is fed by the Macatawa River (formerly known locally as the Black River). Holland is a thriving city with a diverse economy that includes manufacturing, agriculture, tourism, and higher education. It is home to a number of prominent companies, including Herman Miller , Haworth , and Adient , formerly known as Johnson Controls. The city also attracts thousands of visitors each year for its annual Tulip Time Festival, which celebrates
1716-654: The 150th commencement on May 3, 2015. The year held two grand openings, the Kruizenga Art Museum and the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts, and the groundbreaking ceremony of the Jim and Martie Bultman Student Center. The college also sponsored the Presidential Colloquium lecture series, which featured an address by David Brooks on Christian education in the 21st century. A marker designating
1782-884: The 2017–2018 school year. The Jim and Eileen Heeringa Dance Wing addition and Dow Center renovations, opened in fall of 2024, provide a dedicated performance space, expand wellness facilities, maintain arts accreditation and foster professional partnerships for Hope’s dance and theatre departments. Hope College competes in the MIAA conference, and is a Division III member of the NCAA . It fields 20 men's and women's varsity teams. The college has constructed several new outdoor athletic venues in recent years—Jim Heeringa Athletic Center (2021) DeVos Fieldhouse (2005), Boeve Baseball Stadium (2008), Wolters Softball Stadium (2008), Van Andel Soccer Stadium (2009) and Heeringa-Vande Poel Tennis Stadium (2012). The college acquired Holland Municipal Stadium from
1848-563: The Anchored Tuition Pledge, which guarantees that tuition costs for current students remain the same throughout their time at Hope. Hope Forward has gained national attention, including an episode of in June 2023 of Malcolm Gladwell’s Revisionist History podcast, titled "A Good Circle", which highlights the potential for this innovative model to transform higher education. The college offers 90+ majors, all of which lead to
1914-775: The City of Holland and renamed it the Ray and Sue Smith in honor of a longtime coach and his wife. In 2006, the women's basketball team won the National Championship in its division, the second in school history, which has won three NCAA titles. Hope has won the MIAA All-Sports/Commissioner's Cup Championship more than any other member school. Hope has won the honor a league-leading 34 times. In 2012–2013 Hope athletes and/or teams qualified for nine NCAA championships. The school's athletic teams are called
1980-682: The Flying Dutchmen (men) and the Flying Dutch (women). The school colors are blue and orange (possibly chosen because the Dutch royal family is the House of Orange-Nassau ). The college sponsors club ice hockey and rugby in addition to a popular intramural sports program. National Championships: National Runners-up: Club Team National Championships: Club Team National Runners-up: The men's and women's basketball teams also take part in
2046-517: The Holland City Council approved a sister city relationship between Santiago de Querétaro , Querétaro , Mexico , and the City of Holland. Holland is home to the world's largest pickle factory. The H.J. Heinz Company opened the factory at the same location in 1897, and processes over 1 million lbs. of pickles per day during the green season. The city is serviced by West Michigan Regional Airport ( IATA : BIV , ICAO : KBIV ),
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2112-564: The Native population, the two groups worked together relatively closely for a short time. This attempt to work and live together was not valued by the next group who arrived. Holland was settled in 1847 by Dutch Calvinist separatists , under the leadership of Dr. Albertus van Raalte . Dire economic conditions in the Netherlands compelled them to emigrate, while their desire for religious freedom led them to unite and settle together as
2178-467: The Ottawa. The Dutch were unwilling to accept the Ottawa people's mix of Catholic and Native culture. Soon, Dutch leaders tried to force the natives into wooded land in Allegan County. Eventually, the natives moved north to preserve their way of life and culture. Chief Peter Waukazoo and Reverend George Smith decided to move the community and the Ottawa Mission from Holland up to Northport (on
2244-466: The Pioneer School by Dutch immigrants four years after the community was first settled. The first freshman college class matriculated in 1862, and Hope received its state charter in 1866. Hope College is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America and retains a Christian atmosphere. Its 120-acre (49 ha) campus is adjacent to the downtown commercial district and has been shared with Western Theological Seminary since 1884. The Hope College campus
2310-548: The Reformed Church in America. The school evolved into the Holland Academy, which in 1862 enrolled its first college class. On May 14, 1866, the institution was chartered as Hope College, and on July 17, 1866, the first class of eight students was graduated. The college’s name, seal, and motto are derived from a statement of the founder of Holland, Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte, who said of the Pioneer School, “This
2376-547: The State Park is the Holland Harbor Light , known as "Big Red". Smaller beaches along Lake Michigan are present but not well marked. Public accesses are frequent along dead-end streets bordering the shoreline. The city's primary shopping district is centered along 8th Street, the city's main street downtown. The 8th Street business district features a thermal snow-melting system which uses cooling water from
2442-469: The Verve Pipe in 2004, and Jars of Clay in 2006. Ed McMahon visited Tulip Time in 2007 along with Bobby Vinton . Comedian Bill Cosby headlined the 2014 Tulip Time Festival. Holland is located on Lake Macatawa , near the shores of Lake Michigan . Scattered along the shoreline are many public beach accesses including Tunnel Park and the widely popular Holland State Park . Across the channel from
2508-526: The area's Dutch heritage and vibrant tulip fields. The city spans the Ottawa / Allegan county line, with 9.08 sq mi (23.52 km ) in Ottawa and the remaining 8.13 sq mi (21.06 km ) in Allegan. As of the 2020 census , the population was 34,378, with an urbanized area population of 107,034. Holland is the largest city in both Ottawa and Allegan counties. The Ottawa County portion
2574-426: The city are under the supervision of the city manager and their staff. The city manager is responsible for selecting all department heads, preparation of the budget and supervision of all employees through their appointments. The city manager serves at the direction of the mayor and city council which are elected positions. The current city manager is Keith Van Beek, former Ottawa County deputy county administrator, who
2640-453: The city was 71.2% White , 4.2% African American , 0.8% Native American , 2.8% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 9.4% from some other races and 11.5% from two or more races . Hispanic or Latino of any race were 23.4% of the population. 20.4% of residents were under the age of 18, 5.1% were under 5 years of age, and 16.9% were 65 and older. As of the 2010 census , there were 33,051 people, 12,021 households, and 7,593 families residing in
2706-837: The city's first mayor . The city suffered a major fire on October 8–10, 1871, at the same time as the Great Chicago Fire in Illinois and the very deadly Peshtigo Fire in Wisconsin . Due to the Great Michigan Fire (which included the Port Huron Fire of 1871 ), Manistee and Port Huron, Michigan , also burned at the same time. Also known as the Great Midwest fires, the series of fires across Michigan claimed approximately 500 lives, though
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2772-679: The city-owned Windmill Island Gardens, and at a large tulip farm named Veldheer Tulip Gardens. It is normally held the second week of May, during the tulip blooming season. Cruise ships such as the Yorktown from the Great Lakes Cruising Company make Holland a port of call. About one million tourists visit Tulip Time each year, for which the community finds innovative ways to enhance self-funded projects. The Tulip Time Festival has attracted big-name acts in recent years such as: Christina Aguilera in 2000, O-Town in 2001,
2838-458: The city. The population density was 1,992.3/sq mi (769.2/km ). There were 13,212 housing units at an average density of 796.4/sq mi (307.5/km ). Race and Hispanic or Latino Origin: The racial makeup of the city was 80.0% White alone , 3.6% Black or African American , 0.6% Native American , 3.0% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 9.2% from some other races and 3.4% from two or more races . Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.7% of
2904-615: The college as a Michigan Historic Site was erected in 2019 by the Michigan Historical Commission . The inscription reads: In 1851, four years after settlers from the Netherlands founded Holland, the Pioneer School was established to meet some of the educational needs of the young colony. This school, the predecessor of Hope College, received direction and financial support from the General Synod of
2970-459: The college owns near the campus. A small percentage of students—primarily juniors, seniors, and Holland, Michigan residents—live off-campus. All full-time students without commuter status are required to live in on-campus housing for three years. Most Hope students come from the greater Great Lakes region. In 2023 approximately 90% of the student body came from Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, New York, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Approximately 79% of
3036-530: The community as well as the Holland -area Ottawa Mission from Holland up to Northport (on the Leelanau Peninsula ) using boats and canoes. Smith abandoned this house; it was purchased a few years later by Isaac Fairbanks. Fairbanks eventually moved into a brick house nearby, and in 1886, Isaac's oldest son, Albert Fairbanks, moved into the place and added a wing onto the house. He added a second wing about 1914. Albert lived here until his death in 1914. His son Austin lived here until his own death in 1950. The house
3102-563: The completion of the "Greater Hope" campaign in October 2015 with the dedication of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts. In September 2015, the college dedicated the opening of Kruizenga Art Museum, designed by C Concept Design, and broke ground on construction of the Jim and Martie Bultman Student Center. As of October 2015, the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts and the Kruizenga Art Museum are open and in use by students and faculty. The Jim and Martie Bultman Student Center opened for
3168-516: The exact death toll remains unknown. The vast majority of downtown burned in the fire, claiming 1 life in the aftermath of the fire. The exact cause of the fire remains unknown. There are a number of theories about what caused the fire. The congruence with the Chicago fire has led to some claims of a link, such as embers floating over Lake Michigan to start the Holland Fire. However, one of
3234-460: The exception of one fraternity, Phi Sigma Kappa . Hope also houses the 6th oldest fraternity that is still in existence, Omicron Kappa Epsilon . The college holds Sunday evening worship services ("The Gathering") and Monday/Wednesday/Friday Chapel services on campus. Attendance at these events has been voluntary since 1970, yet students routinely fill Dimnent Memorial Chapel to its capacity of greater than 1,000 students at each service. " The Pull "
3300-600: The future," (an allusion to Hebrews 6:19). The primary-level Pioneer School was later expanded to secondary and college-level education as Hope College. Van Vleck Hall, which originally housed the Pioneer School, is the oldest building on campus (1858) and serves as a dormitory. It is the city's second-oldest building. The first college class matriculated in 1862, and Hope received its state charter in 1866. The college admitted its first female students in 1878. 2015 marked Hope College's 150th year of education. In honor of this, Hope held many events in 2015. The celebration began with
3366-480: The kitchen was turned into a dining room, and the addition housed the new kitchen, a living room, and another bedroom. The 1903 addition houses an office and utility room, and allowed expansion of the dining room. In 1953, the 1886 addition was turned into a separate apartment. Holland, Michigan Holland is a city in Ottawa and Allegan counties in the western region of the Lower Peninsula of
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#17327983171383432-614: The last 24 years. Hope was also recognized by Dance Marathon in both 2020 and 2022 as the #10 program with the highest monetary growth. Each December, Hope College hosts a musical Christmas service in Dimnent Chapel. The service has been held annually since 1941 and features over 200 students, staff and faculty. It includes music performed by the Chapel Choir, College Chorus, Orchestra, and small ensembles. There are usually two to three performances each year, all of which draw
3498-488: The local electric plant. In 1988, the city rebuilt the entire street and sidewalk system, installing the thermal pipes underneath. The system will melt up to an inch an hour down to 15°. Holland is located at 42.7875235, -86.1089301. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 17.450 sq mi (45.20 km ), of which, 16.683 sq mi (43.21 km )
3564-443: The population. There were 12,021 households, of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.8% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
3630-540: The purpose of clearing the streets and sidewalks in the downtown area of any snow. De Zwaan , an original 250-year-old Dutch windmill, is situated on Windmill Island , a municipal park. Its height is 125 ft (38 m) with 40 ft (12 m) sails. Holland boasts an annual Fiesta, organized by Latin Americans United for Progress, usually on the Saturday closest to May 5 ( Cinco de Mayo ). Holland
3696-929: The series in 1982. For 18 consecutive years, Hope College has been listed among the "101 best and brightest companies to work for in West Michigan" survey of the Michigan Business and Professional Association. Additionally, Hope College has been honored with the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. This award recognizes U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. Together, these recognitions underscore Hope College's dedication to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for both students and staff. The college marked
3762-496: The sophomores by seniors. This arrangement has led to the rivalry between even and odd year classes. Even years' colors are red and white, while Odd years' colors are maroon and gold. The competition is limited to three hours; it previously had no time limit. The winner is the team that takes the most rope. IMAGES: A Reflection of Cultures is an annual international showcase featuring an array of skits, dance, song and other clips of culture and language performed by students from around
3828-605: The spring semester. Students volunteer to be dancers or moralers for the event. The “Dream Team” leadership board is composed of four student directors and various student leaders chairing committees such as hospital relations, decorations, publicity, finance, and catering. Dancers stand on their feet and dance for 24 hours while moralers take shifts supporting the dancers. Children of the hospital and their families often visit to show their thanks and share their stories of resilience and hope. To date, Hope College Dance Marathon has raised over $ 4 million for Helen Devos Children’s Hospital in
3894-605: The student body is white; students from minority backgrounds account for about 16% of the student body. Approximately 3% of the student body is international. The college offers 80 student-led clubs and organization such as Dance Marathon and Relay for Life, an FM radio station ( WTHS ), newspaper ( The Anchor ), literary magazine ( Opus ), and yearbook ( Milestone ), plus a variety of academic, musical, spiritual, literary, social and athletic clubs. About 10–12% of students belong to social fraternities and sororities, which are local to Hope rather than chapters of larger organizations, with
3960-471: The theories are rather fantastical and fairly unlikely, that burning methane gas from a passing comet lead to the fires. The most likely explanation remains that strong winds strengthened a small brush fire , first igniting the nearby forests before burning the town itself. However, no definitive explanation for the fires have ever been given, and the exact cause remains unknown. The city is perhaps best known for its Dutch heritage, which serves not only as
4026-422: The trend of the " What Would Jesus Do? " bracelets in 1989. Each May, Holland hosts an annual Tulip Time Festival . Tulip planting and the festival began in 1930 when 250,000 tulips were planted for the event. Currently six million tulips are used throughout the city. Tulips are planted along many city streets, in city parks and outside municipal buildings as well as at tourist attractions like Dutch Village,
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#17327983171384092-503: The world. The Nykerk Cup Competition is a multifaceted tradition between freshmen and sophomore women involving song, play, and oration. As in the Pull, freshmen are coached by juniors and sophomores by seniors, also contributing to the "Odd Year" and "Even Year" competitions. Junior and senior coaches arrange the music, write the plays, and guide the orators as they craft seven-minute monologues. Upperclassmen also apply and are selected for
4158-424: Was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.13. The median age in the city was 31.7 years. 24% of residents were under the age of 18; 16.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.7% were from 25 to 44; 21% were from 45 to 64; and 13.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female. The City of Holland uses a council/manager form of government. The day-to-day operations of
4224-524: Was appointed in February 2018 by the city council. Soren Wolff served as the city manager from 1988 until his retirement in the Fall 2011. Soren previously served the city as assistant city manager in the mid-1970s and had a street named after him near Fairbanks Avenue and 13th Street, which is the main entrance to Smallenburg Park and many of Hope College's athletic facilities. The current assistant city manager
4290-564: Was started in 1936 by Dr. John Nykerk, Hope professor and founder of the college’s music department. One formal dance is offered by the college in February. Students may attend in large groups or with dates, and the college offers transportation to Grand Rapids, where it takes place. The students of Hope College hold the annual Dance Marathon to raise money for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals , particularly Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids. This event takes place in
4356-481: Was then sold to Andrew Vinstra, who modernized the interior. The house was eventually used as a bed and breakfast, known as the Old Wing Inn. The mission building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986 and is currently surrounded by industrial developments. Robert and Carole Pavloski purchased the house in 2003, and as of November 2011 the building was listed for sale. The Old Wing Mission
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