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Buena Vista downs the Dutch in women's basketball

An 18-0 run in the third quarter from Buena Vista University was enough to give the Beavers a 72-64 win over Central College women's basketball team. "We have to have more urgency early in the game," said coach Justin Weiland. "Our energy was better i...
Feb 6, 2025, 12:28pm EST
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Central College Unveils 1853 Challenge

Central College will expand its annual Hoo-Rah Day challenge into the 1853 Challenge. The revamped initiative, formerly called the 53-Mile Challenge, adds volunteerism as a component. The 1853 Challenge encourages the Central community to practice ser...
Feb 6, 2025, 10:55am EST

Central College to Perform Hansel and Gretel Opera

Central College returns to the stage with a production of the opera "Hansel and Gretel" this Valentine's Day weekend. This special adaptation has been shortened to make it more suitable and accessible to younger audiences. Performances will take place ...
Feb 4, 2025, 3:10pm EST

Van Gorp earns male athlete of the week, two other Central athletes get player of the week

Joshua Van Gorp (5th-year, Pella, Pella Christian HS) has been named the American Rivers Conference male athlete of the week. Van Gorp was also named men's basketball player of the week. Kale Purcell (junior, Holton, Kan.) was...
Feb 3, 2025, 5:22pm EST
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Dutch crown four track and field champions at Wartburg

Four individual champions led the way for the Central College track and field program at the Wartburg Indoor Select Saturday afternoon. The 10-team meet hosted by Wartburg College featured the deepest competition yet for the Dutch with seven Division...
Feb 3, 2025, 4:20pm EST
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Dutch crown four track and field champions at Wartburg

Four individual champions led the way for the Central College track and field program at the Wartburg Indoor Select Saturday afternoon. The 10-team meet hosted by Wartburg College featured the deepest competition yet for the Dutch with seven Division...
Feb 3, 2025, 4:16pm EST
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Coe takes down Central in women's basketball

The Central College women's basketball team battled but came up short losing to Coe College 68-64. The game had 18 ties and 13 lead changes, but the Kohawks pulled away in the final quarter. After each team scored 16 points in the first tw...
Feb 3, 2025, 4:11pm EST
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Van Gorp breaks school record, Curren hits a game winning shot in basketball win

Bradley Curren (sophomore, Harlan) made a layup with 1.4 seconds left and Joshua Van Gorp (5th-year, Pella, Pella Christian HS) broke his own school record with 55 points to give Central men's basketball team a 75-73 win over Coe College Saturday. ...
Feb 3, 2025, 4:08pm EST
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Central College Introduces Forever Dutch Chocolate

Central College launches Forever Dutch Milk Chocolate and Forever Dutch Dark Chocolate bars, just in time for Valentine's Day. Central partnered with Van Veen Chocolates, a Pella-based chocolatier, to create the gourmet 3-ounce solid chocolate bars. C...
Feb 3, 2025, 10:02am EST

Central extends cross country academic honor streaks

The Central College men's and women's cross country teams extended their streaks in receiving USTFCCCA All-Academic Team honors, along with four individuals. Individually on the women's team Sara DeHaan (senior, Cedar Falls) was selected f...
Jan 30, 2025, 4:05pm EST
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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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