Pancakes and Protection: February Fire Beat
We are debuting a new column and a new writer today to provide regular updates on the Lowell Area Fire Department. With the immense popularity of First Look’s Police Beat articles, I thought it might […]
Month: March 2023
The Restless Viking: Canoeing Commute / Pondering History
This article was originally published on November 8, 2022 on The Restless Viking website. “Hey, let’s go for lunch in Ada. Shopping, too!” Chuck’s eyebrows danced knowing how I like to eat and shop. “We […]
Magnolia Opens in Downtown Lowell
If you’re craving Southern cuisine, you can now find it in downtown Lowell at the corner of Main and Riverside. Magnolia opened a few days ago in the former Springrove Variety building and is serving […]
Along Main Street: 216 E. Main Street
The Lowell Area Historical Museum is taking us on a stroll along Main Street and sharing the history of buildings in Lowell’s historic downtown. To learn more about Lowell history, visit the museum website to […]
City Council Recap: Two-Hour Parking Restored, Washington Property to be Annexed
On Monday night, Lowell City Council had only three pieces of business on their agenda but spent nearly two hours discussing them. All councilmembers were present for the meeting, and council chambers were filled with […]
Museum Immersion Program Teaches Third Graders About Lowell History
Lowell Area Historical Museum is welcoming Lowell third graders to their yearly immersion program. Each Lowell Area Schools third grade class gets a turn to explore the museum to learn about local history. Students get […]
Fundraiser to Support Doak Dean This Friday
Pink Arrow Pride has been ingrained in our community for more than 15 years, and for that, you can thank Noel Dean. The former varsity football coach was the first to suggest the idea of […]
The Real Estate Corner with Rick Seese: March 2023 Edition
Rick Seese has more than 40 years experience working in real estate market, and each month, he shares the latest news and outlook for Lowell-area housing market. March 2023 Edition -My Perspective – Powell on […]
Oral History Project: Glenn Marks
Beginning in 2007, a joint project with Grand Valley State University’s Veteran’s Oral History Project began as a means to preserve history through recorded interviews with local residents. This included local high school students conducting […]
Lori Gerard Retires After 24 Years of Public Service
For 24 years, Lori Gerard was a familiar face at City Hall. She was hired as a part-time worker with the City of Lowell in January 1999 and eventually became deputy treasurer for the community. […]