PELLA, IOWA (April 20, 2022) — Central College published its annual Writing Anthology. The Writing Anthology presents an annual collection of remarkable student work that spans a wide variety of academic disciplines. After review of dozens of strong pieces, the editorial team has chosen the following work for publication.

Mattie Francis, of Port Byron, Illinois, contributed a fiction short story, "The Edge," and as editor of the publication.

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 20, 2022) — Tobacco companies involved in the 1998 landmark settlement have transferred about $53.2 million to the state treasury for this year's payment.

In the last 24 years, Iowa has received $1.41 billion in payments under the settlement. The state will continue to receive annual Master Settlement Agreement payments in perpetuity, based on the number of cigarettes sold in the United States. The MSA is the largest settlement in US history.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS (April 19, 2022) — Anania Williams from Davenport, Iowa (52803), participated in Emerson Stage's production of Into the Woods. The musical follows the story of fairytales, misfortunes, and the consequences of decisions. The show was performed in the Emerson Cutler Majestic Theater on April 14 and 16.

Williams is majoring in Musical Theatre and is a member of the Class of 2022.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (April 19, 2022) — Although spring has not come early this year in the Midwest, Monmouth College is early with a major milestone. The College has already passed the $75 million goal of its Light This Candle Campaign, exceeding that figure 8 1/2 months ahead of the Campaign's final day.