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Central women's basketball team battles for a double-overtime victory

In a game that had six ties and 22 lead changes, the Central College women's basketball team pulled out a 96-89 win in double overtime over Simpson College. This win is the first conference tournament win since the 2020-21 season. It is al...
Feb 26, 2025, 12:07pm EST
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Central runs past Coe in the A-R-C quarterfinals

The Central College men's basketball team opened the American Rivers Conference Tournament with a 99-83 win against Coe College Tuesday night. It is the first home conference tournament win since 2014. "I thought we did a grea...
Feb 26, 2025, 12:05pm EST
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Noel Cover Foundation Continues Scholarship Tradition

Central College celebrates the latest Noel Cover Foundation gift, $75,000 to support scholarships for students. "We deeply appreciate the enduring support and generosity of the Noel Cover Foundation," says Sunny Gonzales Eighmy, Central's vice preside...
Feb 25, 2025, 11:06am EST
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Central men's tennis team plays two matches Saturday

Playing higher competition, the Central College men's tennis team lost two matches Saturday. "I love playing out-of-division competition early in the season. It is tough, and our team had to dig deep in these matches," coach Ryun Ferrell s...
Feb 24, 2025, 11:27am EST
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Central men's basketball team pulls away from Luther in the second half

A 47-point second half powered the Central College men's basketball team to a victory at Luther College Saturday. After a slow start, in which Central shot 38.5% from the field and 21% from three-point range, Luther took a seven-point lead...
Feb 24, 2025, 11:22am EST
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Luther takes down Central in women's basketball regular season finale

After three close quarters, the Central College women's basketball team went cold in the fourth quarter and lost its final regular season game 65-48 to Luther College. The game was tied 31-31 at halftime and the Norse led 44-42 at the end ...
Feb 24, 2025, 11:19am EST
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Multifaceted Commitment to Support Central College

Pella residents Mark and Lori Kooiker Ellingson pledged to support Central College's endowment, ensuring its continued impact for future generations. Grateful for the opportunities they received, the Ellingsons view their support as a way to give back ...
Feb 20, 2025, 11:36am EST

Central softball team eyes another successful season in 2025

Coming off a season where it advanced to the Super Regionals, the Central College softball returns with high expectations. The preseason ranked No. 11 Dutch return seven seniors, seven juniors, six sophomores, and they welcome eight freshm...
Feb 20, 2025, 11:17am EST
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Nebraska Wesleyan takes down Central in men's basketball

After a back and forth first half, Nebraska Wesleyan University was able to pull away from the Central College men's basketball in the second half and won 63-54. A three-point shot at the buzzer gave Nebraska Wesleyan a 31-28 lead going in...
Feb 20, 2025, 10:53am EST
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Central women's basketball team wins its third straight game

Controlling the game from start to finish, the Central College women's basketball team defeated Nebraska Wesleyan University 79-40 Wednesday. Central got off to a fast start, leading 18-5 at the end of the first quarter and 33-13 at halfti...
Feb 20, 2025, 10:50am 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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