🌱 Fire Department Hiring Efforts + Garden Rededication Ceremony

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy, a few showers; chilly. High: 49 Low: 32.

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Here are the top three stories today in Grand Rapids:

1. Grand Rapids is searching for a construction management firm to work on the Grand River Restoration project. The firm will be working with WhiteWater to remove four dams while constructing in-channel features along Bridge Street. Applicants should be innovative and collaborative construction management firms. (WOODTV.com)
2. The Grand Rapids Fire Department is turning to the community for help in finding new firefighters. The department began its hiring search on Apr. 1 with applications being accepted until the end of June. The eight-month hiring model has recently been reduced to a two-month model. (WOODTV.com)
3. Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is rededicating its Volunteer Tribute Garden and sculpture during a rededication ceremony on Apr. 20. The garden, located at 1000 E Beltline Ave. NE, expanded the Volunteer Tribute Garden to include a boardwalk and outdoor classroom. The sculpture's artist, Oliviero Rainaldi, will be speaking before the ceremony. (GR|MAG)

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Today in Grand Rapids:

• Food Center Open At Streams of Hope (11:00 AM)
• FLEX Hour At Walker City Recreation Department (1:15 PM)
• Teen Game Days At Grand Rapids Public Library (4:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Adoption fees for dogs at Kent County Animal Shelter have been reduced to $25. The new pricing will last until Apr. 16. (Facebook)
• The Grand Rapids Water Quality Report for 2021 is now available. Click to read the full report. (Facebook)
• Do you have yard waste? Click to explore all of your yard waste disposal options. (Twitter)

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You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow morning for another update.

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a writer who loves using her creativity to fuel her passion for communication. She is an employee of content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.