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The Continental was rescued and restored nearly 25 years ago and now is a prominent centerpiece of Centerville’s downtown.

Cedar Rapids Opera, African American Museum of Iowa collaborate on concerts, panel discussion to showcase Black artists and spark conversations.

There will be concerts in Iowa City and Waterloo, plus a panel discussion in Cedar Rapids. Simon Estes will receive a lifetime achievement award.

VOICExperience Foundation Announces Annual OPERA IDOL Competition Four of the following aspiring classical singers will compete in front of an online audience for one full scholarship to attend the Milnes VOICE Studio.by BWW News Desk For the 15th consecutive year, VOICExperience Foundation (VE) founded by acclaimed operatic baritone Sherrill Milnes and soprano Maria Zouves, will offer their annual 'Opera Idol' master class competition. Traditionally taking place in the Chicago area, this annual event will take place virtually on Tuesday, June 1 at 7 p.m. EST, due to COVID-19 restrictions. F...

By Shabana Gupta guptasha@grinnell.edu Grinnell College’s commencement ceremony will occur in person and outdoors on the Rosenbloom Football Field this year on May 28. Fourth years will be able to bring two guests with them, and all attendees will be required to be socially distanced. The ceremony will be livestreamed for fourth years not attending the ceremony in person and the general Grinnell community. Students expressed excitement for the ceremony as well as apprehension for being around so many people at once for the first time in over a year. Linnet Adams `21 said that she expects c...