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Central Red Society welcomes Mark Barloon, senior lecturer of history, Monday, Nov. 18.

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 has always welcomed transfer students and formally launched the IPTC agreement to streamline the transfer pathways from community colleges to Central.

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

The Central College theatre program will perform “A Christmas Carol” Nov. 14-17. Pictured, a rehearsal scene with the Cratchit family and Mr. Scrooge.

Watch the Iconic 'A Christmas Carol' Production at Central

Central College's theatre program will perform "A Christmas Carol" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, Friday, Nov. 15, and Saturday, Nov. 16, as well as 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17. This holiday classic will incorporate a cast of 30 students, faculty and communit...

Nov 4, 2024, 10:55am EST

Leo Bird, 2014 Central alumnus, will exhibit his graphic memoir “The Words He Cannot Say” in the Mills Gallery.

Mills Gallery Welcomes Art Exhibit by Leo Bird '14

Central College welcomes the graphic memoir, "The Words He Cannot Say," by Leo Bird, 2014 Central graduate, to the Mills Gallery beginning Monday, Nov. 4. Meet the artist at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, in the gallery during the artist's reception. Bird w...

Oct 31, 2024, 8:11am EDT

‘Tis the season for music to ease you into the holidays with the Central College music program.

Sounds of the Seasons from Central College

Central College's music program welcomes the public to a host of concerts and holiday music, including the 50th annual Christmas Candlelight Concerts. The Flying Pans Steel Band fall show "Caverns of Steel" will begin at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, and 3...

Oct 29, 2024, 9:29am EDT

Central College celebrated the latest education majors in the Class of 2026 who received Geisler-Penquite Foundation scholarships. Bottom to top: John Roslien, associate professor of kinesiology, Gary Timmer ’55, Maurine Timmer and Sheri Timmer Roslien '88. Second row: Cally Gibbs, Abigail Goering, Jennifer Diers and Brooklynn Cassens. Third row: Riley Packer, Kaleena Hagen and Cheyenne McDaniel. Fourth row: Morgan Peterson, Alaina Bunde and Thomas Morlan. Fifth row: Lilly Vernooy. Sixth row: Taylor Sniezek, Jasmyn Williams and Anika Kruse. Seventh row: Savannah Sexton, Gwen Kahlke and Kira Baldus. Eighth row: Leslie Snow, Makayla Ribble and Adison Adreon.

Central College Announces Geisler-Penquite Foundation Scholarship Winners

Central College celebrates the award of 16 new Geisler-Penquite Scholars in 2024. The Geisler-Penquite Foundation honors and supports exceptional students in the college's education program who exhibit academic success, progress in the program and pot...

Oct 28, 2024, 1:27pm EDT

Central Red Society welcomes Andrew Green, institutional research director and professor of political science, Tuesday, Nov. 12.

Unraveling the Election Results with Professor Andrew Green

The Central RED Society welcomes Andrew Green, Central College's institutional research director and professor of political science, on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. with program to follow in the Dave '61 and Ardie Sutphen '64 Co...

Oct 24, 2024, 11:27am EDT

Central College announces the 2024-25 Student Senate executive officers, from left: Abbi Goering ’26, senate leader; Mya Ehresman ’26, secretary; Savannah Sexton ’25, president; Gunner Hutton ’25, treasurer; and Cassie Elliott ’26, parliamentarian.

Central College Introduces 2024-25 Student Senators

Central College Student Senate announces the executive officers for the 2024-25 academic year. Mya Ehresman of Huxley, Iowa, will continue her role as Student Senate secretary for a second term. Ehresman, a member of the Class of 2026, is majoring i...

Oct 22, 2024, 1:34pm EDT

Central College welcomes Pella community schools to honor the 2024 Kid Captains and launch the new Grandparents Day special. Pictured are the 2023 Kid Captains tossing the game coin.

Kid Captains Coming to Central College Football

Central College will welcome six Pella area students as the 2024 Kid Captains at Central's football game Saturday, Oct. 19. The game against Luther College begins at 1 p.m. in Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium. Central is committed to celebrating leaders...

Oct 17, 2024, 9:52am EDT

Central College welcomes Heidi Kühn, 2023 World Food Prize Laureate, to campus.

Heidi Kuhn, World Food Prize Laureate, to Speak at Central College

Central College is honored to welcome humanitarian Heidi Kuhn, 2023 World Food Prize Laureate, to campus 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, Van Emmerick Studio, Maytag Student Center. Kuhn, founder and CEO of Roots of Peace, is a peace activist who has spent m...

Oct 16, 2024, 9:28am 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.