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Local entrepreneurs ready to make their case at MiPitch
This year's MiPitch finalists include a sanitation company, quilters, a brewery, a family farm and a preschool, all of which have a good idea to improve their small businesses. MiPitch is an annual contest in which the local entrepreneur with the best idea will receive a large…
City Seeks Certified Grant Administrator
The City of Ionia is seeking a Certified Grant Administrator to assist with the administration of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) through the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s Rental Rehabilitation Program.
Belding seeks public input as city updates parks, recreation plan
As Belding officials prepare to update the city's parks and recreation master plan, they are asking residents and anyone who uses local parks and trails to share their opinions through a community survey. The survey is available on the city’s website, belding.mi.us, and paper…
Rabies-positive bat identified in Ionia County’s Pewamo
The Ionia County Health Department learned that a bat recently sent to the state lab from the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (MSU VDL) tested positive for rabies. This is the first case of rabies in an animal in the county this year. No humans have…
Ward Three – City Council Member Application
The City of Ionia is accepting applications from individuals interested in serving on the Ionia City Council, specifically as a Ward Three City Council member for the unexpired term ending December 31, 2026.
City Newsletter — Summer 2026
The Summer 2026 edition of the City Newsletter is now available. Check out the city's summer reminders and other important news.
2026 Fall Waste Disposal Services Notice
The City of Ionia offers residents a variety of free waste-disposal programs in the fall. Details regarding these programs are available online.