DID News
Digital Innovation Task Force Meeting: February 26, 2026
Team Updates & Communication We began the meeting by officially introducing Maddie, our new Communications Coordinator. While she has been with the team for a month, she is now serving
Marty AI: Spending Watts to Save Gallons
Here in the Van Buren County Digital Information Department, we are often asked: “Is Marty, our public-facing AI chatbot assistant, a burden on the environment?” It is a fair question.
Digital Innovation Task Force Meeting: February 12, 2026
The “DICE” Roll: AI, ADA, and a Zebra Named Jerry? Welcome back to the digital frontlines! Our latest Digital Innovation Task Force meeting was anything but “business as usual.” From
Bridging Local Government and Academia: DID Partners with Western Michigan University
We are excited to announce a new strategic partnership between the Digital Innovation Collaborative Exchange (DICE) and Western Michigan University (WMU) for the Spring 2026 semester. This collaboration brings a
Welcome Madison Bishop, Our New Digital Communications Coordinator
Van Buren County is excited to announce that Madison Bishop has officially joined the Digital Information Department as our new Digital Communications Coordinator. Madison stepped into the role last week,
