Covington is a place where community, business and civic leaders work together with citizens to preserve and foster a strong sense of community.
 
Covington is committed to embracing local history. It accommodated Foss's Grocery & Feed Store, in business since 1927 and a local icon, with a pedestrian friendly intersection adjacent to Kentwood High School. Committed to creating economic growth, the city provides quick turn around on the permitting process for new construction and affordable housing: apartments and senior housing.
 
Quality schools in Covington produce high achieving students, both academically & athletically. Sports teams at Kentwood High School are consistently competing at the state level.
 
Covington has added retail powerhouses Kohl's, Walmart, Fred Meyer, and Home Depot as well as many new restaurants.