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Mayor's Grove

By Shelley Irwin
Published September 29, 2026 at 10:22 AM EDT
Rosalynn Bliss at the sign for Mayor's Grove Grand Rapids
City of Grand Rapids, MI
Rosalynn Bliss at the sign for Mayor's Grove Grand Rapids

Former Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss is our guest

Grand Rapids has dedicated Mayor’s Grove for community learning and nature.

We talk to former Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss about the new outdoor classroom at Riverside Park. The Grove is a testament to Bliss' lasting impact on the city.
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Shelley Irwin
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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