Thursday, Aug. 23 — The Bernero administration is seeking changes to health care coverage for cabinet officials in an effort to cut costs for the city and ultimately streamline health plans for all city employees.

Friday, Aug. 24 — After Mayor Virg Bernero announced his interest in a plan to redevelop more than just 12.5 acres of the former Red Cedar Golf Course, the City Council is scheduled to vote Monday on whether to place a ballot question before voters Nov. 6 that would support the plan.

Monday, Aug. 27 — Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero is seeking Ingham County Board of Commissioners approval for a four-year, countywide millage that would fund maintenance and operations for city-owned “parks that are considered regional assets,” a resolution before the board says.

Tuesday, Aug. 28 — Third Ward Councilwoman A’Lynne Robinson was the only Council member to vote against asking voters to approve a new plan for the former Red Cedar Golf Course. She did so because she thinks the Council is inconsistent when it comes to placing ballot measures before voters.

Friday, Aug. 31 — City officials say police will be present at a planned secret art exhibition Wednesday because the property owner did not give permission for the building to be used for the event. However, the organizer says the show will go on.

Friday, Aug. 31 — City officials and representatives from Niowave Inc. have agreed to meet with residents in the Walnut Neighborhood again to work toward solutions on the company’s unsightly, 14,000-square-foot addition, according to one neighbor close to the situation.

Thursday, Sept. 6 — In a brief, 28-minute meeting this afternoon, the Lansing City Council tabled action on a proposed personal property tax incentive for an aerospace manufacturing firm as it awaits more information on the property.

Monday, Sept. 10 — Seventeen friends, Lansing City Council President Brian Jeffries and Mayor Virg Bernero flanked stalwart politician Alfreda Schmidt on the floor of the Council chambers tonight, paying tribute to a woman who’s dedicated much of the past 40 years to public service.

Wednesday, Sept. 12 — The artist who planned a rogue art exhibit that was shut down by the city a week ago was arrested today on charges that he vandalized the Capitol building and a nearby memorial.

Three or four weeks ago, Walnut Neighborhood resident Dale Schrader had 100 lawn signs made urging neighborhood company Niowave to "fix the fa'ade" of its new 14,000-square-foot industrial-looking building in the residential neighborhood west of Old Town.