The Prairie Meadows Legacy Grant program recently awarded Central College $100,000 toward the continued renovation of Douwstra Auditorium, the college’s historic concert hall. Last year, Central started a $6 million comprehensive renovation of Douwstra, which originally was built in 1939 and was last renovated 40 years ago. The $2.2 million renovation to date has included new seating and stage expansion, acoustical improvements, state-of-the-art sound, lighting and multimedia systems, a digital multi-track audio recording system, a video projector and retractable projection screen and an assistive listening system for the hearing impaired. Still planned are needed back-of-the-house infrastructure improvements, including new air-handling and mechanical equipment, and a new, handcrafted pipe organ. The money from Prairie Meadows will help support general expenses for the remaining projects. In appreciation, Central assures Prairie Meadows will be recognized for its contribution, including permanent recognition on its donor board for Douwstra.