Recent News

Van Gorp earns another All-American nod

For the first time in his career, center Joshua Van Gorp (5th-year, Pella, Pella Christian HS) was named to the D3hoops.com All-American First Team. After being a third team selection by the NABC, he was a second team selection by D3hoops....

Mar 24, 2025, 10:32am EDT

Central College and Pella Corporation will bring Lisa Bluder, former head women’s basketball coach at University of Iowa, to campus on Monday, April 14.

Front Row with Lisa Bluder and Harry Smith '73

Central College and Pella Corporation welcome Lisa Bluder, three-time Big Ten Coach of the Year and former head women's basketball coach at the University of Iowa, for a conversation with Harry Smith, a 1973 Central graduate, award-winning broadcast jo...

Mar 21, 2025, 9:29am EDT

Van Gorp repeats as all-region and all-district first team

PELLA- For the third consecutive season, center Joshua Van Gorp (5th-year, Pella, Pella Christian HS) was selected to the NABC All-District IX First Team. He was also named to the D3hoops.com All-Region IX First Team for the second consecutive season....

Mar 19, 2025, 3:53pm EDT

Van Gorp repeats as All-American

PELLA- For the second time in his career, Central College men's basketball center Joshua Van Gorp (5th-year, Pella, Pella Christian HS) was selected to the National Association of Basketball Coaches Division III All-America Third Team. Thi...

Mar 19, 2025, 3:49pm EDT

Central’s Shelli Green ’07 published research on an innovative treatment for shin splints, showing rapid pain relief and improved function without activity restrictions.

Central College Professor Publishes Research on Innovative Shin Splint Treatment

Shelli Green, assistant professor of kinesiology at Central College, has published research in "Clinical Practice in Athletic Training." Green, a 2007 Central graduate, explores a novel approach to treating Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome, commonly known...

Mar 13, 2025, 10:10am EDT

DeLaPaz dominants for Dutch in Florida baseball opener

Designated hitter Dom DeLaPaz (senior, Davenport, West HS) had two home runs and six RBI to lead the Central College baseball team an 18-6 win over Bethany College (W. Va.) Sunday afternoon to start the spring break week trip in Florida It was the fi...

Mar 10, 2025, 11:48am EDT

Another large Dutch contingent headed to NCAA indoor track and field meet

PELLA - With 11 athletes filling 10 qualifying spots, the Central College track and field program will be well represented at the 2025 NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships. The national meet is to be held in Rochester, New York this...

Mar 10, 2025, 11:43am EDT

Another large Dutch contingent headed to NCAA indoor track and field meet

Mar 10, 2025, 11:40am EDT

Miklos second in hurdles at Wartburg qualifier

Dropping a few seconds off its previous best time this season, the Central College women's track and field team's distance medley relay squad confirmed its spot at next weekend's national meet with its effort at the Wartburg Qualifier. There were no ...

Mar 10, 2025, 11:35am EDT

Dutch women secure national spot in distance medley relay

Mar 10, 2025, 11:32am EDT

About Central College

Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private college known for its active student body, academic rigor and athletics success. Ranked the No. 2 Best Value College in Iowa by Niche.com, Central offers a learning environment with supportive educators committed 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. Central is an active part of the Greater Des Moines region and just minutes from Lake Red Rock, Iowa’s largest lake.