While you were away…. Posted by Brock Copus on August 25, 2012 in News. Rocket’s Red Glare: The Big Rapids Jaycees put on the firework display at the fairgrounds to celebrate the nation’s independence. Summertime: A summer thunderstorm looms over campus. The campus became deserted as people fled for cover. Summertime: The Mecosta County Fair featured carnival rides, livestock and grandstand shows such as figure 8 races, demolition derby and much more. email facebook twitter google+