1833Government
It was first settled in 1833 and later incorporated as a city in 1933.
1987Government
In 1987, color measurement and manufacturer X-Rite established its headquarters in the city a year after it went public, soon becoming one of the fastest growing businesses in M...
1990Architecture
In 1990, developers explored the building of a new mall near the intersection of 44th Street and Ivanrest and eventually met with the city for approval.
1999Architecture
In 1999, construction was completed on RiverTown Crossings, a mall with just over 1.25 million square feet of retail space.
2000Disaster
A new fire station was constructed across the street from city hall at Prairie and Wilson in 2000 to make way for a new police station and hall of justice in 2003 next to city h...
2007Culture
However, by 2007, the beginning of the Great Recession, X-Rite had moved its headquarters nearby to Kentwood.
2010History
=== 2010 census ===
As of the census of 2010, there were 15,378 people, 5,982 households, and 4,160 families residing in the city.
2013History
In 2013, a Cabela's and Target anchored a new development on the former X-Rite property.
2016Architecture
In 2016, a 1 million+ square foot, 400 unit apartment development called the Grand Castle was constructed.
2017History
In 2017, after arriving in Grand Rapids, then United States Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen made a visit for the annual Fourth of July ceremony and parade.