via Midland Daily News
Midland's Jessica Schroll has left the Iowa State basketball program after playing two and a half seasons for the Cyclones, a member of the Big 12 Conference. Schroll, a junior guard and former Dow High standout, declined to comment when asked about her reasons for wanting to leave Iowa State. "I am looking at other schools but have not been released from Iowa State," said Schroll, who is currently living in Midland. Schroll had started 10 games this season for the Cyclones, averaging 6.9 points and 3.6 rebounds per game.
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Friday, January 6, 2012
Thursday, January 5, 2012
European Union approves Dow Chemical's biotech cotton
Dow Chemical Co.'s biotech cotton this week was approved by the regulatory arm of the European Union. According to a report from Zacks Investment Research, the cotton, along with three genetically modified corn varieties from Syngenta AG, were approved by the European Commission for food and feed use, as well as import and processing. Dow did not provide any financial guidance. However, the company expects demand to improve further, especially in Asia with the global economic recovery, the report said.
Michigan State's Andrew Maxwell in line to replace Kirk Cousins, ready for competition
Andrew Maxwell didn’t get into Michigan State’s triple-overtime Outback Bowl win at quarterback as coaches and the sophomore backup hoped. And he will face competition for the starting job from the likes of Connor Cook, Tommy Vento and highly-touted recruit Tyler O’Connor next fall. But it’s clear, Maxwell is the frontrunner to replace three-year starter and all-time Michigan State passing leader Kirk Cousins. "Andrew Maxwell is going to have an impact on this program as a leader and quarterback going forward," Spartans coach Mark Dantonio said in the days prior to Monday’s 33-30 triple-overtime win against Georgia to finish an 11-3 season for the Spartans.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
More than 230 piano students to perform in Midland
The Midland Music Teachers Association presents KeyboardFest 2012 in the Auditorium of Midland Center for the Arts, 1801 W. St. Andrews Road, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7. This annual event features community piano students of various ages and skill levels performing selected pieces with their teachers. More than 230 students from Midland County will perform four-handed duets. Pianos are tuned and provided by Evola Music of Michigan.
Calvin's lecture series to be broadcast in Midland
via Midland Daily News
The January Series of Calvin College is coming to Midland. From today through Jan.24, 2012, Midland Reformed Church will be one of 34 remote webcast locations worldwide to broadcast one of the lecture and cultural arts series. The January Series will feature a lineup of nationally-acclaimed speakers including a former advisor to four presidents, a Broadway actress, one of the world's foremost New Testament scholars and one of National Geographic's 10 Adventurers of the Year. The experts will cover a wide range of topics, offering bipartisan insights into the Obama administration, the divided Congress and the 2012 election. They'll also discuss the future of the Middle East and the future of Christianity in America, share thoughts on small farms and local food systems, and much more. For a full list of speakers and topics visit www.calvin.edu/january.
The January Series of Calvin College is coming to Midland. From today through Jan.24, 2012, Midland Reformed Church will be one of 34 remote webcast locations worldwide to broadcast one of the lecture and cultural arts series. The January Series will feature a lineup of nationally-acclaimed speakers including a former advisor to four presidents, a Broadway actress, one of the world's foremost New Testament scholars and one of National Geographic's 10 Adventurers of the Year. The experts will cover a wide range of topics, offering bipartisan insights into the Obama administration, the divided Congress and the 2012 election. They'll also discuss the future of the Middle East and the future of Christianity in America, share thoughts on small farms and local food systems, and much more. For a full list of speakers and topics visit www.calvin.edu/january.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Midnight on Main in Midland filled streets, lit up the skies for New Year's Eve
Downtown Midland leaders’ aim to “create cool” with their inaugural New Year’s Eve street celebration struck the target Saturday. The family-friendly events included a pancake tent, ice sculptures, stilt walkers and live music, with an adults-only celebration in the evening. Zentx Media Group of Freeland created the lighted ball that dropped at the stroke of midnight. After the descent of Michigan's largest New Year's Eve ball, at 8 feet in diameter, came fireworks. The Downtown Development Authority spent 13 months researching and preparing the celebration, which it plans to make annual.
Philadelphia Eagles bring back Midland native Howard Mudd as assistant coach in 2012
Midland High graduate Howard Mudd has agreed to return to the Philadelphia Eagles as their offensive line coach in 2012. Mudd took a year off from football in 2010, but returned when Philadelphia coach Andy Reid offered him the offensive line job. The 2012 season will be his 38th NFL season. Philadelphia's offensive line featured two rookies, Jason Kelce and Danny Watkins, who started more than 10 games each for the first time in franchise history.
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