The Hollander

09/22/2026

Holland Fall Fest returns Oct. 2–3 with a full weekend of fall fun for the whole family. Downtown Holland will come alive with giant pumpkin carving, local makers, hayrides, Touch a Truck, pumpkin painting, street performers, tulip planting and the annual Fire Truck Parade. New this year, adults can also enjoy the Proost! Tasting Tour while exploring everything Fall Fest has to offer.

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09/18/2026

Do you assume that, once you leave your house, traveling in your car is the only time you’re being tracked? Or maybe you’re aware of cameras capturing you through neighborhoods, parking lots, and stores but imagine them being at a distance. Turns out, there could be cameras that are as up close and personal as the shopping carts you’re pushing.

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09/17/2026

A conversation with those currently building careers in the age of AI: an airline pilot, NICU nurse, content creator, business owner, and more strive to offer insight into hopes, fears, and human responsibility when it comes to artificial intelligence.

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09/17/2026

Not all campaigns show up in radio spots, yard signs, and mailers. Sometimes voters need to dig a little to find not only what seats will appear on the ballot, but who’s running to fill them. Those running to be on the bench of the 58th District Court in Ottawa County are among those whose campaigns seem a bit more subtle. Here’s a look at the three candidates.

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09/16/2026

In 1926, it was more than just a fair. It was a spectacle. There were horse shows, flower exhibits, hot air balloon acrobats, patriotic firework showcases, and four massive elephants. It attracted people from both near and far. And the best part is… all of this was happening right here in Holland, Michigan.

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09/16/2026

Proposal One on the November ballot—if it were to pass—could lead to a rewrite of the Michigan way of life… but for the better? Does the current political climate make this the best time to tackle what potentially could be a total redo of our Constitution? If so, whom would you trust to take a crack at it?

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09/15/2026

The 17th annual muster at Holland’s Van Raalte Farm expands Sept. 19–20 with Revolutionary War programming, the America 250 Mobile Museum, and a First Bull Run reenactment — free admission.

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09/15/2026

09/14/2026

The next step in cleaning up Grand Haven’s Harbor Island is ready to begin. The contractor has been chosen, the parameters set, and the “just in case” funding secured. All that’s needed is one more permit and BLP’s approval.

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