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Central women's track and field team returns with eyes on the national meet
After graduating the best senior class in coach Brandon Sturman's tenure, the Central College women's track and field team returns for the 2025 season. "Our women's team is a little smaller after graduating last year's senior class, so we ...
Jan 15, 2025, 10:18am EST
Central men split matches at NWCA National Wrestling Duals
Rallying from an early deficit, the Central College men's wrestling team finished their first day at the National Wrestling Coaches Association Division III National Duals with a 29-17 win over Centenary University (N.J.). The Dutch (5-4) were downed ...
Jan 13, 2025, 11:54am EST
Dutch men finish strong at national wrestling duals
In its first appearance at the NWCA National Duals, the Central College men's wrestling team finished in 18th place after splitting another pair of matches Saturday. Central (6-3) started the day with a 24-13 victory against the University of Dubuque ...
Jan 13, 2025, 11:51am EST
A career high from Naughton leads to an A-R-C victory
Led by a career high of 30 points from Emily Naughton (sophomore, Indianola) the Central College women's basketball team earned a 73-63 victory over Loras College. Naughton shot 8-19 from the field, 3-4 from three-point land and 11-13 from the free ...
Jan 13, 2025, 11:07am EST
Wehde's last-second layup lifts Central to a thrilling victory over Loras in men's basketball
After 12 lead changes, a Karson Wehde (sophomore, Ankeny) layup with 2 seconds left in the game lifted the Central College men's basketball team to a 78-76 win over Loras College. Trailing 30-35 at halftime Central () shot 62.9% from the field and 6-1...
Jan 13, 2025, 10:59am EST
Central men's soccer team has six players receive CSC Academic All-District nod
Six Central College men's soccer players were selected to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District list. To be eligible for consideration, a student-athlete must play in 90% of a team's contests at the varsity level ...
Jan 9, 2025, 11:57am EST
Six Central women's soccer players earn CSC Academic All-District honors
Six Central College women's soccer athletes were selected to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District. To be eligible for consideration, a student-athlete must play in 90% of a team's contests at the varsity level or st...
Jan 9, 2025, 11:00am EST
Dutch football team places eight on CSC Academic All-District squad
The College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Football teams were released Tuesday and the Central College football team had eight players selected at the NCAA Division III level. To be eligible for consideration, a student-athlete must be a ...
Jan 9, 2025, 10:35am EST
Central's Top Stories of 2024
Central College generated exciting news to celebrate in 2024. Take a look back at the memorable year with our most popular and most-read stories. A Legacy of Generosity The Geisler-Penquite Foundation awarded more than $9 million to Central College, ...
Dec 19, 2024, 2:21pm EST
Central College Staff Service Awards Announced
Central College recognized service award winners and employees who reached a milestone anniversary during 2024 at the annual Staff Service Awards celebration. "I'm honored to recognize Central's dedicated staff as they reach milestones and receive rec...
Dec 18, 2024, 11:39am EST