BEREA, OHIO (April 25, 2022) — Alex Minyard of Milan (61264) was honored at the Student Life and Leadership Awards at Baldwin Wallace University during the spring 2022 semester. Minyard, a graduate of Rockridge High School majoring in theatre acting and directing, received the Emerging Leaders of the Year Award. The award is given in recognition of successfully transitioning into a leadership role on campus while embodying and uplifting the mission of the university.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 25, 2022) — The Davenport Community School District is formally recognizing those who go above and beyond to help DCSD schools continue growing excellence with the new Growing Excellence Award.

“We are enriched by our diverse community,” says John Border, a Community Education Specialist at Davenport Community Schools. “My job is to make sure we live up to that message.”

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (April 25, 2022) — The Black Box Theatre is excited to bring two premieres to the area. Auditions for Ride the Cyclone and All is Calm will take place in May.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (April 22, 2022) — For his first spring performance in charge of the Monmouth College Symphonic Concert Band, director John Eckstine is bringing in two guest conductors and another College musical group.

The Symphonic Concert Band will present a half-dozen selections at 2PM, May 1 in the Kasch Performance Hall of the College's Dahl Chapel and Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public.