• Skip to Content

Central College

  • Sign in to your Merit page
« Back to Central College

Recent News

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
PB
SW
KH
CM
CM

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
HD
SS
AJ
SM
EN

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
JV
KB
BC
OS
GU

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
LB
CM
AM
LM
JH

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
GC
BH
MP
CB
PE

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
RM
CF
GN
NB
CC

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
KH
JF
HL
SY
JJ

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
AV
KP
PS

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
« First ‹ Prev … 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 … Next › Last »

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.

Copyright © 2026 Merit Pages, Inc. • All Rights Reserved. • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy • Opt Out