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The Shelley Irwin Show Podcast for 7-29-24

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Michigan State Senator Mark Huizenga, Cannonsburg, By Leaps & Bounds, and MaryFreeBed.

Michigan State Senator Mark Huizenga stops by to discuss this political year, the importance of a vote, plus the latest work under his leadership in the 30th District.

Celebrte DAWG Days of Summer at Cannonsburg. Danielle Musto and the Cannonsburg crew host a kids Mountain Bike Race and Fun Run this weekend, promoting healthy living, sportsmanship and just being outside. Danielle shares the need for participants and volunteers.

Between birth and age 5, children experience the most rapid brain growth and development than at any other time in their lives. In fact, 90% of a child's brain development takes place by age 5. During this time, research has shown how impactful children's experiences are on their future well-being and success. Investments in early childhood programming, education, and services create long-term savings for communities in child welfare, in healthcare, education and law enforcement costs, and lead to a stronger workforce. The vision for Kent County's early childhood system is that "every young child in Kent County will enter kindergarten healthy and ready to succeed in school and life." We're joined by Amy Turner-Thole with the Ready by 5 Early Childhood Millage to learn more. For more information, visit: https://www.firststepskent.org/ or https://yesreadyby5.com/ .

MaryFreeBed holds its annual camp. The Roving Mic visits the Junior Wheelchair Sports Camp, celebrating four decades of empowering young athletes. GVSU campus buzzes with energy, hearing today from campers and leaders.

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Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.
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