The Lowell Amateur Radio Club youth and adult (LARC), and the Riverside Radio Amateurs (RRA), joined together recently to take part in an annual event called Field Day,

Not only is the Lowell Showboat Sizzlin’ Summer Concert Series free to all attendees, but it came close to winning a big distinction ahead of the 2025 season. When “Grand Rapids Magazine” chose its 2025 Best Local Music Series winner, the Sizzlin’ Summer Concert Series was a finalist.

Although it may feel like the school year just ended, Flat River Outreach Ministries (FROM) is already gearing up for the 2025-2026 school year.

“I want to own my own business.” Groters, who was only trying to pass the time for the next 15 minutes, accidentally uncovered a life’s ambition, and that is how Mol and Mel’s Miracle Machine came to be. “Because I was late,” Patty said, “this whole thing happened.”

The Alto Area Lions celebrated 50 years as a chartered club, on Friday, June 13, 2025, aboard Lowell’s Showboat VI.

Lowell Charter Township officials are asking voters to consider a new millage proposal aimed at combating a destructive and invasive pest in the spongy moth.

Lowe is making the move from East Kentwood’s freshman center to Lowell HS

For many of these kids, the trip to Fallasburg is their first one, according to past president and FHS volunteer, Ken Tamke. “The field trip aspect is huge.”

This fun and refreshing addition complements the broader amenities of the park, which include pickleball courts, a disc-golf course, walking trails, a playground, and a pedestrian bridge across the Grand River.

“Fallen soldiers are not abstract or far-off fairy tales. They are real hometown heroes,” said Lyons, as she spoke to a crowd that had gathered at Bowne Township Cemetery, on Monday evening, to mark the somber holiday.

The Lowell boys volleyball team capped off a dominant postseason run with a sweep of Holland Christian in the Michigan Boys Volleyball Division 2 state championship match, capturing their third straight state title.

The outdoor farmers’ market, held on Thursdays through September 25, has been a staple of summer in Lowell for more than 20 years, offering fresh seasonal produce and unique items. New this year are vendors DADS Treats, all-natural, healthy dog treats; Fountain’s Gourmet Popcorn, and Kalmink Orchards from Ada.

Acker recalls many fun times working at the Buyer’s Guide and finds it difficult to pick one memorable moment. “This was a great job! I have so many great memories that I can’t pick just one. I have worked with so many different people over the years and I have lots of great memories of each of them.”

Kanon Dean is the son of former Lowell High School Football Coach, Noel Dean, the same Noel Dean responsible for the cancer funding organization, Pink Arrow Pride, but his own sports accomplishments are nothing to shake a stick at.

You can find “Yogi Baby Forever” on Amazon, starting on May 15.

Robotics 04: Coach Neil Shaffer shows an interested elementary school student what the smaller 18-inch by 18-inch middle school competition robots look like. Photo by Justin Tiemeyer

Domine has always been an equestrian, and she has always loved horses. To Domine, Aiden was “My Little Cowboy.”

Originally two separate spring shopping events, the Cookie Adventure, which was introduced six years ago, and the spring iteration of the biannual Girls’ Night Out, were merged by the merchant group to open them up to friend groups and families.

The Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the launch of its new brand and community-wide marketing slogan, “Your Story Starts Here,” a fresh and forward-thinking statement designed to showcase Lowell as a dynamic community, where opportunity and adventure meet. 

The National Dairy Quality Awards (NDQA) recognized Lowell dairy farmer, Dan Stuart, for the second year with its top Platinum Award for Milk Quality. In January, Stuart received the prestigious Platinum again, which grants the farm “a quality bonus” - higher pay for its milk.