City of Kentwood

06/11/2026

More storms ahead, Kentwood! Severe weather remains likely later this evening into the early overnight hours tonight. Damaging winds will once again be likely, with a couple of isolated tornadoes possible along the line of storms and some large hail.

06/11/2026

Are you ready for storm season? ⛈️ Make a plan. Stay safe! ✅

With the upcoming storms this afternoon and evening, now is a good time to plan.

⛈️ Thunderstorm safety: ⛈️
When thunder roars, go indoors!
Pay attention to alerts and warnings
Avoid using electronic devices connected to an electrical outlet
Avoid running water
Turn around. Don't Drown! Do not drive through flooded roadways.

👉 Stay safe after thunderstorms and lightning:
Pay attention to authorities and weather forecasts
Strong winds can be damaging and can activate tornado sirens. Please follow these warnings.
Watch for fallen power lines and trees. Report downed power lines immediately via 911.

Ready.gov has everything you need to prepare you and your family for potential severe weather. From a shelter plan, to an emergency preparedness kit.

Lost power? Here's some tips to stay safe: https://www.ready.gov/power-outages
Potential for tornadoes? Here's some tips to stay safe: https://www.ready.gov/tornadoes

Follow US National Weather Service Grand Rapids Michigan for updates and alerts

06/10/2026

📚🍦 SUMMER WONDERS BOOK CLUB KICK-OFF EVENT! 🍦📚

The Kentwood Police Department is excited to be participating in this awesome community event!

Join us for the FREE Summer Wonders Book Club Kick-Off Event:

📅 Wednesday, June 10
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Kentwood Activities Center Gym - 355 48th St. SE

✨ Attendees will enjoy stories read aloud by featured readers during the event.
✨ Every child, from infants to teens, will receive a FREE book! *
✨ Ice cream will be served to all attendees! *
(*Books and ice cream are available while supplies last.)

Let's launch a summer filled with adventure, imagination, and learning through the pages of a good book!

06/09/2026

Summer is here! Stay safe on days with high heat and humidity! ☀️

Try and limit your time outdoors, stay hydrated, and keep cool as best you can.

Temperatures and humidity increase midweek, affecting Tuesday through Thursday with hottest conditions most probable on Wednesday. Heat illness will be a concern for some individuals.

06/05/2026

Your Kentwood Newsletter just landed in your inbox! 🤩

Stay up to date on what's happening in our great city.

This edition covers the opening of the much anticipated Kentwood Community Center and Founding Membership launch
Community events
Construction season info & more!

Grab a coffee, a little breakfast, and dive right in!
Stay connected, Kentwood. Subscribe: www.kentwood.us/newsletter

This is a once a month newsletter! Our goal is to not send you too many emails 🙂

06/03/2026

Missed last nights commission meetings? No worries, here's the rundown: 👀

Commission heard from the Kent District Library on their Community Report

A public hearing was held in regard to a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment that would add Fuel Stations as a Special Land Use with design requirements.

Commission approved or authorized the following:
Easement and right-of-way grant agreement for Breton Ravines stormwater damage
Purchase replacement workstations for FY2026 & FY2027
Contract for commercial painting of City fire hydrants
An agreement for grinding and disposal brush
Purchase of plow truck scraper blade systems
Contract for fire alarm and suppression system maintenance
An adjustment to the FY2025 budget

As always, you can read the full agenda packet on our website: 👇

https://www.kentwood.us/agendas

The City Commission meeting recordings are available at https://wktv.org/government.html.

06/01/2026

We have two nights of meetings this week:

Join us tonight for a Housing Study Update:

Commission Chambers
6 to 7:30 p.m.

Then, join us tomorrow for our City Commission meetings!

Committee of the Whole - 6 p.m.
City Commission - 7 p.m.

Information about this week's meetings, including packets and agendas, can be found at kentwood.us/meetings.

Can't make it or want to watch them later? The City Commission meeting recordings are available at https://wktv.org/government.html.

05/28/2026

ODD/EVEN Outdoor Water Restrictions have been lifted for Kentwood Residents who use City of Wyoming - City Hall water services. 🥳

Hey, Wyoming! Effective, today, May 28, the City of Wyoming's odd/even outdoor water restrictions for residents and businesses on the City's water system have been lifted. 💧

Please note that while the City has lifted its odd/even outdoor water restrictions for residents and businesses within the City of Wyoming, we advise those outside Wyoming to check with their municipality, as some communities may still have additional restrictions in place.

Communities on the City of Wyoming water system include:
• City of Wyoming
• Olive Township (additional restrictions may apply; check with your municipality)
• Blendon Township (additional restrictions may apply; check with your municipality)
• Holland Township
• Georgetown Township (additional restrictions may apply; check with your municipality)
• Jamestown Township
• Gaines Township
• Byron Township
• City of Hudsonville
• City of Grandville
• Western portion of the City of Kentwood

Thank you to everyone who did their part to conserve water to help minimize the burden on the City’s water treatment plant as we invest in quality water infrastructure and complete construction of the third transmission main.

To learn more, visit wyomingmi.gov/watering

05/22/2026

Heads up, Kentwood! 👷‍♀️

Road improvements are coming to Shaffer Avenue and 36th Street this summer. Beginning June 1, crews will repave Shaffer Avenue (32nd–44th Street) and 36th Street (Shaffer–Broadmoor), and construct a new roundabout at Shaffer & 36th.

The project is expected to wrap up by the end of September. During construction, the intersection will be closed to through traffic, with local access maintained. Covenant Park access will be from 36th Street.

Please use caution in the area and watch for crews and equipment throughout construction.

Find more information on our website: Kentwood.us/construction

05/22/2026

Today is the last day! 😄

The spring Leaf and Brush Drop-Off is now open! 🍃

The City offers free leaf and brush drop off for Kentwood residents starting April 4 through May 22. It will be closed April 5 for Easter.

📍Location: Kentwood Department of Public Works
5068 Breton Ave SE

⏰ Hours:
Monday through Friday - 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

🌳 Accepted items: Loose leaves, brush, sticks, tree limbs, logs, and grass clippings.

If leaves are brought to the site in bags, residents must dump them out in the leaf pile and dispose of the bags in the trash. Bags cannot be left in the leaf pile.

Proof of Kentwood residency is required.

More info: https://www.kentwood.us/living_in/brush_leaf_programs.php