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The inspirational legacy of Jim Graham lives on through the new Jim Graham Adventure Fund for Off Campus Travel to support life-changing experiences for Central students.

Jim Graham Adventure Fund Exceeds $240,000 to Support Study Abroad

The Jim Graham Adventure Fund for Off Campus Travel, an initiative envisioned by two Central College alumni and Board of Trustee members, reached $240,240 within its first months and will support faculty-led off-campus programs and international study ...
Apr 2, 2025, 11:09am EDT
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Central women's tennis team picks up home win

PELLA- Continuing to build momentum before the American Rivers Conference tournament at the end of the season, the Central College women's tennis team defeated Webster University (Mo.) 5-2. Starting off strong, the Dutch took the doubles point after...
Mar 31, 2025, 3:10pm EDT
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Central men's tennis team sweeps Webster

PELLA- The Central College men's tennis team dominated Webster College (Mo.) 7-0 Saturday afternoon. The Dutch secured the doubles point winning at No. 2 and No. 3 doubles. Alex Slaymaker (sophomore, Geneseo) and Travis Subbert (sophomore, McKinney,...
Mar 31, 2025, 3:07pm EDT
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Dutch start outdoor track and field season at home

PELLA- Blustery conditions were the story of the day at the outdoor season opener for the Central College track and field teams at the Central Dutch Invitational Friday. There were no team scores kept in a meet that featured student-athletes from 15 ...
Mar 31, 2025, 3:04pm EDT
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Dutch start outdoor track and field season at home

PELLA- Blustery conditions were the story of the day at the outdoor season opener for the Central College track and field teams at the Central Dutch Invitational Friday. There were no team scores kept in a meet that featured student-athletes from 15 ...
Mar 31, 2025, 3:00pm EDT
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Strong showing for Steffen, Parrott at Distance Carnival

SAINT LOUIS, MO. - In their first outdoor meet of the season, Central College women's distance track and field runners Peyton Steffen (junior, Marion) and Addison Parrott (senior, Danville) had strong showings at the Washington University Distance Carn...
Mar 31, 2025, 2:56pm EDT
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Central College welcomes students for Leadership Youth Summit, June 3-4.

Leadership Youth Summit Set for June 3-4 at Central College

Central College will host the Leadership Youth Summit June 3-4 for students who will be in grades 7-12 in Fall 2025. The camp will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, in the Maytag Student Center on Central's campus. During the two-day camp, students...
Mar 27, 2025, 10:48am EDT
Student leaders Alisa Smith ’27, Kylie Carstens ’26 and Alyson Tenney ’25 have led preparations for the 2025 Out of the Darkness Walk at Central.

Out of the Darkness Walk Returns to Central College

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will host an Out of the Darkness Walk on Sunday, April 13, on the Central College campus. The return of this event to Central has been led by Kylie Carstens, a Class of 2026 student from Lake City, Iowa. ...
Mar 26, 2025, 11:52am EDT
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The family of Dan Marburger assembled around a memorial rock dedicated in his honor on Central’s campus.

Central's Symphonic Wind Ensemble Performs in Perry to honor Dan Marburger '89

Central College's Symphonic Wind Ensemble has been invited to perform the world premiere of a new musical work honoring Ahmir Jolliff and Dan Marburger, a 1989 Central graduate. The work entitled "A Mere Moment - Bolero in Remembrance" by Michele Ferna...
Mar 24, 2025, 12:57pm EDT
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Central's Stout turns in 79 for women's golf squad

Running up against a powerful field, the Central College women's golf team opened in 15th place at the Washington University (Mo.) Spring Invitational Saturday. No. 25 Grinnell College, one of three nationally ranked squads in the 15-team tourney, gr...
Mar 24, 2025, 11:07am EDT
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About Central College

Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private college known for its active student body, academic rigor and athletics success. Our students learn collaboratively with supportive educators who share a commitment to intellectual engagement, personal growth, career readiness and civic involvement. Founded in 1853 and shaped by its Christian heritage, the college of 1,100 students participates in NCAA Division III athletics and is a member of the American Rivers Conference. Central is an active part of the Greater Des Moines region and just minutes from Lake Red Rock, Iowa’s largest lake.

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