Recent News
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
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