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Four from Central gain conference honors
A statement-making debut to Central College's indoor track and field season helped yield individual honors from the American Rivers Conference. Track and field athletes Peyton Steffen (junior, Marion), Amber Vroman (junior, Seneca, IIl.) and Kale Purc...
Dec 17, 2024, 11:00am EST

The Ripple Effect from Pella to Central College and Back
Dentistry is more than a profession; it's a calling to serve and care for others. Dr. David Barnes, retired dentist who founded Pella Family Dentistry, embraced this mission not only in his practice but also as a mentor for future dentists. Over the ye...
Dec 16, 2024, 12:16pm EST

Giving Tuesday Provides Big Boost for Student Scholarships at Central
The Central College community demonstrated remarkable generosity this Giving Tuesday, reaching 127% of its fundraising goal. Central had a record-breaking level of participation by alumni, families and friends who contributed more than $129,700 during ...
Dec 12, 2024, 2:08pm EST

Central RED Explores the Specialness of Manning, Iowa
The Dutch heritage of Pella can be paralleled with the German heritage and pride of Manning, Iowa. Learn about the community's uniqueness at the next Central Red Society gathering Thursday, Dec. 5. Join Tim Weible as he presents "Manning is a Little P...
Nov 21, 2024, 2:46pm EST

Central College Personal Training Program Recognized
The National Strength and Conditioning Association named Central College's personal training program as an NSCA Education Recognition Program. The ERP recognizes and distinguishes programs with approved and standardized strength and conditioning or per...
Nov 14, 2024, 9:52am EST

Central College Earns Two Best of District VI CASE Awards
Central College received two Best of District VI awards from the Midwest Division of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. Division VI includes public and private colleges and universities in Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, ...
Nov 12, 2024, 9:44am EST

Remembering Saipan with Central's Mark Barloon
The Central RED Society welcomes Mark Barloon, senior lecturer of history at Central College, Monday, Nov. 18. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. with the program at 6 p.m. in the Boat, Moore and Weller Rooms, Maytag Student Center. The cost is $20. B...
Nov 7, 2024, 9:11am EST

Central College Enters Iowa Private Transfer Guarantee Admission Agreement
Central College adopted the Iowa Private Transfer Guarantee admission agreement to streamline the transfer process for Iowa community college and qualifying high school students to private four-year institutions. Central is one of 19 private, nonprofi...
Nov 5, 2024, 9:39am EST

Watch the Iconic 'A Christmas Carol' Production at Central
Central College's theatre program will perform "A Christmas Carol" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, Friday, Nov. 15, and Saturday, Nov. 16, as well as 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17. This holiday classic will incorporate a cast of 30 students, faculty and communit...
Nov 4, 2024, 10:55am EST

Mills Gallery Welcomes Art Exhibit by Leo Bird '14
Central College welcomes the graphic memoir, "The Words He Cannot Say," by Leo Bird, 2014 Central graduate, to the Mills Gallery beginning Monday, Nov. 4. Meet the artist at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, in the gallery during the artist's reception. Bird w...
Oct 31, 2024, 8:11am EDT