Ashlee De Wit
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Ashlee De Wit is a freelance writer and a Lansing native. After starting her career covering high school sports in Iowa, she's excited to be back in her hometown, reporting the stories of her local community — such as the opening of Troost, the informal Lansing pickleball club, a TF South Homecoming game, and Common Ground, Lansing's experiment with healthy race relations.
What does the Youth Center do?
Understanding Lansing
by Ashlee De WitLANSING, Ill. (April 2018) – So far, the Understanding Lansing series has introduced readers to the overview of Lansing’s government structure—the elected and appointed positions, the nine village department heads, and which Trustee is assigned to each department. We also described the work of three...
What does the Youth Center Director do?
Understanding Lansing
by Ashlee De Wit
LANSING, Ill. (April 2018) - So far, the Understanding Lansing series has introduced readers to the overview of Lansing’s government structure—the elected and appointed positions, the nine village department heads, and which Trustee is assigned to each department. We also described the work of three...
Village seeking more applicants
Soon-to-be-formed Human Relations Commission needs wider representation
by Ashlee De Wit
LANSING, Ill. (March 2018) – Ten Lansing residents have submitted applications for the Human Relations Commission so far, but Director of Communications Ken Reynolds would like to see many more completed before the interview process begins.The application was released to...
Snow plowing Lansing
the Public Works process for keeping streets clear
by Ashlee De Wit
LANSING, Ill. (March 2018) – Looking around Lansing now, it’s hard to remember that just a couple weeks ago, a record-tying nine straight days of snowfall covered us in a layer nearly two feet deep.A couple warm days...
Application for Human Relations Commission now available to public
by Ashlee De Wit
LANSING, Ill. (February 2018) — The application for Lansing’s Human Relations Commission was released to the public, as announced by the Village Director of Communications, Ken Reynolds, at the February 6 Village Board Meeting.For residents who are interested in serving on the commission, the application is...
‘En Español, por favor’
Lansing Christian School is immersing kids in Spanish
by Ashlee De Wit
LANSING, Ill. (January 2018) – In Sandy Tijerina’s kindergarten class at Lansing Christian School, students are learning their letters, figuring out the calendar, and reading to each other. They study science and math, and they do a lot of...
Lansing’s Human Relations Commission
Formation continues after delay
by Ashlee De Wit
LANSING, Ill. (December 22, 2017) - Development of Lansing’s Human Relations Commission has been slower than anticipated through the fall, but efforts are expected to pick up in the new year.Initially, the hope was to have the Commission in place by the end...
Gus Bock’s Ace Hardware: still a family business
by Ashlee De Wit
Editor’s note: This is the first in what we hope will be a series of articles featuring businesses that have at least a 50-year history in Lansing. To submit a local business for consideration, email The Lansing Journal.
Beginnings: the Bock family settles in Lansing
Gus Bock’s story...
New Hope Dental Clinic serves Lansing residents
by Ashlee De Wit
LANSING, Ill. (December 3, 2017) — Dr. Gene Keessen has been a dentist for more than 50 years—and even though he officially retired 12 years ago, he hasn’t yet set down his tools for good. He now offers his services, free of charge, to local residents...
Padjen family honored at T. F. South homecoming game
Rebels run away with a 48-7 decision over Reavis
by Ashlee De WitLANSING, Ill. (October 13, 2017) - There was a lot to be proud of at the T. F. South homecoming football game on Friday. The field was named in honor of the Padjen family before the game against...