Author: Carl Olsen (Carl Olsen)

Kabelo Witness Matlou, described as a virtuoso jazz pianist in a Des Moines Register article, will perform at 2 p.m.

The service at 3 p.m. Saturday will provide an opportunity to remember Backstrom, who quickly won the affection and respect of all who met him.

Oh, Joy Oh, joy, from where did you come? How did you sneak back in so soon? Your unexpected entrance stunned. What will others think? It is not right. I still hurt. Tears keep me close. Not you. I did not expect you again. Not so soon.                         Do not worry my friend.                         I...

More than 80 students, faculty and staff joined the Backstrom family for a memorial service today on Drake's campus.

There will be an opportunity to view stellar objects through telescopes after the presentation.

Iowa State professor Adam Heffernan is guest director of this contemporary play by Maria Irene Fornes.

The opening reception is set for 5 to 7 p.m.

The final performances is set for 8 p.m. in the Performing Arts Hall.