Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of June.
Good morning, Grand Rapids.
💼 Business
C&S Wholesale Grocers announced plans to acquire SpartanNash for $1.77 billion in a deal that sets the price at $26.90 per share + the deal shows a 52.5% premium over SpartanNash’s closing price on June 20.
Both boards approved the merger + shareholders will receive a $0.22 cash dividend per share on June 30.
🎓 Education
Grand Valley State University named veteran FBI agent Daniel Lindstrom as its new director of public safety and police chief, and he will start in August to lead safety operations across its Allendale and Grand Rapids campuses.
University officials praised his two decades of law enforcement experience from his FBI career as a strong foundation for his new role.
🏛️ Government
The ramp from northbound US-131 to eastbound I-196 in Grand Rapids will close for road and bridge work starting at 9 a.m. Monday and ending at 3 p.m. Friday.
Drivers should continue on US-131, take Ann Street to northbound Turner Avenue, then southbound US-131 to access eastbound I-196—detour instructions provided by the Michigan Department of Transportation—ensuring a safe route.
Grand Rapids climbed to 22nd in WalletHub's 2025 report on how well cities run, up from 23rd last year and marking its third straight top-25 finish + showing careful spending on roads, water, and public safety.
City leaders said budget shifts and new mental health teams + ongoing upgrades drove the improved rank.
Activists said that Carlos Menjivar was detained in Grand Rapids on June 4 during an ICE check-in that disrupted his family's plan to return to El Salvador—forcing his wife Johanna and their three children to seek asylum.
After enduring unsanitary conditions in detention, he was deported on June 20 and is now reunited with his family in El Salvador.
📰 Real Estate
Breton Village shopping center has been sold to WS Development, a mixed-use developer from Massachusetts, after 23 years of transformation in Grand Rapids.
WS Development will build on the center’s strong tenant mix and neighborhood ties—promising to continue its legacy as a community destination.
🎉 Grand Rapids Events
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Pepper Concert
8 p.m. — Elevation — Tickets required — Experience the Kona Dub-Rock sound from Hawaii's reggae-rock ambassadors.
Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Live Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Stache — Ticket prices vary — Experience the passion and energy of The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus as they perform fan favorites and powerful messages.
Art of Gardening Class at Fulton Street Market
12-1 p.m. — Fulton Street Market — Free entry — Explore seasonal produce through scavenger hunts and engage with market vendors.
Visser Family YMCA Buck Creek Run
12-2 p.m. — 3535 Wilson Ave SW, Grandville, MI — Registration fee applies — Celebrate the 4th of July with a community fun run in Grandville.
Vintage and Handmade Marketplace
11 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Grand Rapids Downtown Market — Free entry — Discover 60+ vintage and handmade vendors while enjoying live music and tasty treats.
2025 Frederick Meijer Gardens Experience
8:15 AM – 7:30 PM — Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park — $125 — Experience the beauty and artistry of nature in a world-class botanical garden.
Virtual Reality Experience
1 PM – 6 PM — Amped Virtual Reality — Ticket required — Dive into an hour of exciting virtual reality adventures with friends.
Reeds Lake Trailblazer 5K
8:30-10:00 a.m. — East Grand Rapids Community Center — Registration required — Experience a scenic 5K run with medal awards for top finishers in various age categories.
iDKHOW Concert
8 PM – 2 AM — The Pyramid Scheme — Check the venue for ticket prices — Experience the unique sound of Dallon Weekes, formerly of Panic! at the Disco.
Keith Scott Blues Concert
4-10 p.m. — Küsterer Brauhaus — Cost TBD — Experience an evening of dynamic blues with Chicago's own Keith Scott.
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