Wilson Performing Arts Center Highlights Summer Camps, Scholarships, and a Family’s Love for Theater

July 6, 2026 Posted by Melanie West Uncategorized

The Wilson Performing Arts Center is in the middle of a busy summer season, with youth camps, adult theater opportunities, music lessons, and a new season of performances on the way.

Val Zane with The Wilson Performing Arts Center joined KCSI with members of the Ripplinger family to talk about the impact of theater, music, and the arts on families and the broader community.

About Melanie West

Melanie has been with KCSI / KOAK Radio since 1997, when she and her husband Aaron moved to Iowa to join the family business. Melanie enjoys traveling, reading, and painting. Melanie and Aaron have 2 children, Will, who lives in South Dakota and Allie who works in the business office at KCSI.

Wilson Performing Arts Center Highlights Summer Camps, Scholarships, and a Family’s Love for Theater

About Melanie West

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