Restored Holstein theater to reopen after $200K raised
November 4th, 2016 by Ric Hanson
HOLSTEIN, Iowa (AP) – The tiny western Iowa city of Holstein celebrates the reopening of its 89-year-old Historic State Theater after the community raised $200,000 and restored the dilapidated theater. The Sioux City Journal reports that the theater is scheduled to open Friday night. The theater, which closed in 2013, has a new $27,000 roof, 150 new theater seats, a new $6,000 screen and a $60,000 digital projector.
The Save the State Theater campaign started in June 2015 and saw widespread support in Holstein, including $1,200 raised from a can recycling drive.