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The Shelley Irwin Show

Grand Rapids Chamber to host a National Civics Bee

By Shelley Irwin

Published October 25, 2023 at 11:20 AM EDT

Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce

We talk about how it works, and how creativity is sparked. The Chamber's Andy Johnston with comment.

The Grand Rapids Chamber hosts a National Civics Bee in 2024, this an initiative aimed at encouraging young Americans to engage in civics, and contribute to their communities. We talk about how it works, and how creativity is sparked. The Chamber's Andy Johnston with comment.

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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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