In her first visit to the BC City Connection podcast, Battle Creek City Manager Amanda Zimmerlin discusses her background, what drew her to Battle Creek and the challenges and successes she sees in the Cereal City.

Zimmerlin joined the City of Battle Creek after a 5-year stint as city manager in the Cincinnati suburb of Springdale, Ohio.

Episode Resources
City Manager's Office Battle Creek

BC City Connection is produced by Livemic Communications.

Since 2018, the City of Battle Creek has been selected to receive the Michigan Medicaid CHIP Lead Hazard Control Community Development Grant. Fiscal year 2026 is included.

The grant was approved for a total of $1,345,000.

In this episode of BC City Connection, Battle Creek Lead Programs Coordinator Emily Arntz discusses how the funds help families reduce the risk of exposure to lead paint - especially for children.

Episode Resources
City of Battle Creek Lead Safe Program
Michigan Alliance for Lead Safe Homes
City of Battle Creek Minor Home Repair Program
City of Battle Creek Community Development
Community Action Battle Creek

BC City Connection is produced by Livemic Communications.

A plan to reimagine Battle Creek fire stations is coming to fruition. In this episode of BC CIty Connection, Battle Creek Fire Department Battalion Chief Cody Titus discusses how the changes will advance firefighting in the city.

Newly appointed Battle Creek Chief Facilities Officer Katie Norton also discusses the fire station updates, as well as a broad perspective on city facilities management.

Episode Resources
City of Battle Creek website
City of Battle Creek Fire Department website
BCFD Fire Station Information website

Watch the video of this discussion here or see the episodes on Access Vision in Battle Creek Tuesdays at 6:30 PM on channel 17/917.

The BC City Connection Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.