Renovations begin this week at Douwstra Auditorium.

Professor of Vocal Music at Central College Mark Babcock tells KNIA/KRLS News the $2.2 million project will transform the space into a state-of-the-art concert hall. Babcock says the upgrades will provide more opportunities for Central to host entertainment and for students involved in the arts on campus. Babcock says they are also raising funds to get an organ installed for the second phase. Work will continue through the summer of 2018.