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The Shelley Irwin Show Podcast for 9-29-25

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Grand Rapids Promise Zone, Old Farmer's Almanac, Ford Motor Company, North Kent Connect, and Mary Free Bed and Gilda's Club.

It's a partnership between Grand Rapids Promise Zone, FSU, and GVSU, providing funding toward a bachelor's degree for eligible GRCC grads. We talk to Promise Zone director Ashley Mishler about the plan that started in 2020.

What will our winter weather hold? The Old Farmer's Almanac may have the answer, speaking annually with the editor, this 2026 edition forecasting temps near normal to slightly milder across the U.S. We ask about West Michigan snowfall.

Ford Motor Company is hosting its food drive now, with many local dealerships participating in the Ford Building Together campaign. Each food drive is carefully curated for local community, items needed including grains, vegetables, or hygiene products. Angela Sukockla joins in with the details.

North Kent Connect has seen a 28% percent increase of new clients registering for the pantry from last year. ED Adrienne Goodstal joins in to discuss how the community can help, including planning for holiday donations.

Mary Free Bed and Gilda's Club host Cancer Rehab Education and Wellness workshops throughout the year, including this Thursday, with the focus on cancer related fatigue. We talk to Gilda's Director of Program Operations and Relations about the evening event and take home mission.

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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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