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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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Mark ’80 and Lori Kooiker Ellingson ’82 are supporting Central’s mission. Their gift reflects not only their appreciation for Central’s impact on their lives but also their strong commitment to education and a thriving Pella community.

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
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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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Central College welcomes biostatistician Jake Oleson ’97 to campus, Friday, Feb. 28.

Jake Oleson '97 to Present a Deep Dive into Iowa Cancer Statistics

Central College's mathematics program will host Jake Oleson, a 1997 Central graduate and professor in the University of Iowa biostatistics department, for a talk about Iowa's cancer rates. Oleson will speak at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, room 180 Vermeer S...
Feb 19, 2025, 4:06pm EST
Black History Month events at Central include a film screening of The League and Q&A with Byron Motley, son of the late Bob Motley, a Negro League umpire.

Central College Hosts Screening of "The League" and Q&A with Producer Byron Motley

Central College invites the public to a free screening of "The League" and a Q&A session with producer Byron Motley from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, in Cox-Snow Recital Hall on Central's campus. Motley's late father, Bob Motley, was a Negro Lea...
Feb 18, 2025, 9:12am EST
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Dutch dance team wins third straight league titl

It was another dominant day for the Central College dance team at the American Rivers Conference Cheer and Dance Championships Sunday, winning all three categories and taking the overall trophy Central swept the pom, jazz and hip-hop divisions for th...
Feb 17, 2025, 5:09pm EST
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Central's Brown excels in mile race at Boston

Central College men's track and field sophomore Jack Brown (sophomore, Norwalk) came within a second of breaking the school record in the men's mile Friday at the Daivid Hemery Valentine Invitational hosted by Boston University. With 20 heats and a t...
Feb 17, 2025, 11:57am 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. 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.

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