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Central women's basketball team takes down Loras on the road

The Central College women's basketball team snapped its 4-game losing streak Saturday with a 68-59 win against Loras College. "Today was a fight and I am proud of our team to continues to fight despite the past few tough losses," coach Jus...
Feb 10, 2025, 12:35pm EST
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Central College will welcome Adam Gregg, CEO of Iowa Bankers Association and 2006 Central graduate, as the 2025 Commencement speaker.

Central College Announces Adam Gregg will be the 2025 Commencement Speaker

Adam Gregg, president and CEO of Iowa Bankers Association, will deliver the keynote address at Central College's Commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium. A 2006 Central graduate, Gregg served as Iowa'...
Feb 10, 2025, 11:11am EST
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Central men's golf team led by freshman eye a strong season

Coach Mel Blasi returns for his eighth season despite losing six seniors, a youth movement has excited him. The Dutch bring in six freshmen while also returning five seniors, five juniors, and two sophomores. "Its an exciting time to regroup and give...
Feb 6, 2025, 5:18pm EST
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Buena Vista ends Central men's basketball win streak

A barrage of second half threes lead Buena Vista University to a 83-77 win over Central College. After Central (13-8, 8-4 American Rivers) took a 43-35 lead into halftime when it shot 54.5% from the field, it was not enough to overcome the...
Feb 6, 2025, 12:31pm EST
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Buena Vista downs the Dutch in women's basketball

An 18-0 run in the third quarter from Buena Vista University was enough to give the Beavers a 72-64 win over Central College women's basketball team. "We have to have more urgency early in the game," said coach Justin Weiland. "Our energy was better i...
Feb 6, 2025, 12:28pm EST
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Central College revamps its annual Hoo-Rah Day challenge to encourage service to others as well as wellness.

Central College Unveils 1853 Challenge

Central College will expand its annual Hoo-Rah Day challenge into the 1853 Challenge. The revamped initiative, formerly called the 53-Mile Challenge, adds volunteerism as a component. The 1853 Challenge encourages the Central community to practice ser...
Feb 6, 2025, 10:55am EST
Central College actors rehearse Hansel and Gretel opera, to be performed Feb. 13-16.

Central College to Perform Hansel and Gretel Opera

Central College returns to the stage with a production of the opera "Hansel and Gretel" this Valentine's Day weekend. This special adaptation has been shortened to make it more suitable and accessible to younger audiences. Performances will take place ...
Feb 4, 2025, 3:10pm EST
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Van Gorp earns male athlete of the week, two other Central athletes get player of the week

Joshua Van Gorp (5th-year, Pella, Pella Christian HS) has been named the American Rivers Conference male athlete of the week. Van Gorp was also named men's basketball player of the week. Kale Purcell (junior, Holton, Kan.) was...
Feb 3, 2025, 5:22pm EST
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Dutch crown four track and field champions at Wartburg

Four individual champions led the way for the Central College track and field program at the Wartburg Indoor Select Saturday afternoon. The 10-team meet hosted by Wartburg College featured the deepest competition yet for the Dutch with seven Division...
Feb 3, 2025, 4:20pm EST
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Dutch crown four track and field champions at Wartburg

Four individual champions led the way for the Central College track and field program at the Wartburg Indoor Select Saturday afternoon. The 10-team meet hosted by Wartburg College featured the deepest competition yet for the Dutch with seven Division...
Feb 3, 2025, 4:16pm 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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