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Leann Hengel (45) shares a conversation with her friend, Ruth Greenwood (84), about childhood, marriage, family, and faith.

Jane Ann Pippenger (81) talks to her granddaughter, Dagne Pippenger (16) about her time as a volunteer for a school in Michigan as a young woman.

Will Stoner (47) talks to his son, Chase Stoner (15) about where he grew up in Aurora, Illinois. He grew up in a blue-collar neighborhood but it was still a close, tight community. He shares his experiences in meeting his...

Gee talked about his middle stance on his belief about God and how some aspects of God he believes but others he finds hard to believe because he hasn't actually witnessed it. He also talked about an influential person in...

It was me (Gui Goedert) and Hannah Salgado. I’m 14 and she is 17, we discussed her life such as her struggles, good memories, and friends.

Colleagues Michael "Mike" Walling (54), YoungJun Li (45) and May Hua [no age given] discuss their cultural heritage and their work with the Chinese Association of Greater Kalamazoo (CAGK).

Friends Shymeria Stone (24) and Noah Hack (22) talk about their forever friendship, some fond memories they have with one another, and some wisdom they have learned over the years.

Friends and coworkers Lynn Houghton (65) and Sharon Carlson (60) discuss their shared passion for Kalamazoo history, the built environment, and cultural preservation.

Superintendent of Lake Geneva Schools Peter Wilson (45) interviews his parents, Stephen Wilson (76) and Marcia Wilson (75), about their childhood experiences and their families. Marcia and Stephen also talk about their role models, family stories, and mutual support in...

One Small Step partners Michael Lewis (55) and Daniel Patton (42) have a conversation about National Parks, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, libraries, and the role of government.

Diane House spent over 50 years helping athletes with special needs in Special Olympics achieve their highest potential in multiple sporting events. She coordinated and inspired volunteers, coaches, parents and athletes in individual and team sports.

This interview is about Melissa Zenz talking about her teaching career and how she feels.

Jennifer "Kim" Estes McCully-Mobley (60) and her son, Jake McCully (32), share a conversation about Aurora, Missouri, the community that they call home.

“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you." - Matthew 7:7

A Interview of the life of my neighbor, Bert and how he overcame the obstacles that came his way.

The interviewee shares his story about being a builder and business owner.

Jacqueline Van Meter & Stacey Todd discuss early influences and the pandemic's impact on their lives.

Amber Fox and Mirabella Witte discuss climate change, and how families and neighborhoods can prepare.

This interview of LaVerne was taken in kalamazoo at Friendship village

Asking my father, Scott, a few questions about things that define his core values.

Tyler days that his best childhood memory is riding on the tandem with Grandma and getting McDonald’s pancake platter.

A writing contest was held for the 5th grade class at All Saints Academy in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Out of 15 students, Tommy won the contest and received $500 towards his elementary tuition by the contest sponsor, Heritage Life Story...

A writing contest was held for the 5th grade class at West Side Christian Elementary in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Out of 35 students, Eli won the contest and received $500 towards his elementary tuition by the contest sponsor, Heritage Life...

I interviewed my grandmother about her views on the American Dream and how Grand Rapids has changed over the years

Discussion of life goals and past were included in this interview. Religion was a more specific topic covered in it too.