Here is what I would recommend, LMCU if you don't mind online banking. They offer 3% interest on upto 15,000 in your checking by logging in 4 times a month, making 10 debit card purchase, having direct deposit, and receiving an online statement.
Eligibility is still possible not living in West Michigan, below is the Eligibility requirements from their website,
http://www.lmcu.org :
Eligibility
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Thank you for choosing Lake Michigan Credit Union. To qualify for membership with us, you must meet and select one of the following membership criteria:
I live, work, worship, or attend post-secondary school in a county in the state of Michigan's lower peninsula
I am an immediate family member of a current Lake Michigan Credit Union Member
I will donate to the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Association of Michigan. Click here for donation form
So doing a small donation to ALS will qualify you for a 3% interest checking account. Happy banking.