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Central College student North Lindell ’26, second from left, is collaborating with other students in the Design Dash, the night prior to the Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurship competition. The Design Dash was a simulation exercise for students from different colleges and universities to get to know each other and attempt to solve problems in the real world.

Central College Students at the Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition

Two Central College students participated in the Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurship competition held at Drake University in early April. Representing Central were North Lindell, Class of 2026 business management major and Spanish minor, from Ottumwa, I...

May 1, 2024, 12:41pm EDT

Shirley and Dirk Van Zante ’52 created a new full-tuition endowed scholarship.

Van Zantes Endow a Full-Tuition Scholarship

Central College announces the creation of a full-tuition scholarship in the name of Shirley and Dirk Van Zante, a 1952 graduate. "We are immensely honored by the Van Zantes for this planned gift and their decision to create this scholarship for Centra...

Apr 29, 2024, 4:31pm EDT

Central College dance and cheer teams competed at the NCA/NDA National Championship.

Central College Cheer and Dance Teams Place at National Championship

Central College's dance and cheer teams competed in three categories during the National Cheer Alliance/National Dance Alliance College Nationals Competition earning top three honors in the three categories. The competition took place April 9-13 in Day...

Apr 25, 2024, 12:37pm EDT

Central College theatre program performs “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940.”

Central College Theatre to Perform 'The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940'

Central College's theatre program presents John Bishop's "The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940" at 7 p.m. April 25-27, and 2 p.m. April 28, in the Kruidenier Theatre on campus. C.D. Adamson, associate professor of theatre, shares the premise of this com...

Apr 24, 2024, 4:16pm EDT

This is the 44th annual assemblage of remarkable Central College student work that covers a wide array of academic disciplines and the second year of publication as “Synaptic.”

Central College Releases Latest Issue of 'Synaptic'

Central College published "Synaptic," a collection of exemplary Central student work from across academic disciplines during the 2023-24 academic year. This year's submissions profile interdisciplinary and multimodal work that students create through t...

Apr 24, 2024, 3:17pm EDT

The Dutch Dash will be 6 p.m. Friday, April 26, at Central College.

Central College Annual Run Set for April 26

The Dutch Dash, the new name for Central College's annual springtime run on campus, is scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday, April 26. The public is welcome to join this free, fun run or walk of 1.853 miles. New this year will be photo ops along the route tha...

Apr 22, 2024, 11:19am EDT

Central College students celebrated Hoo-Rah Day Spirit with special activities, a food truck and philanthropic activities.

Central College Hoo-Rah Day Fundraising Exceeds Record

Central College set a new fundraising record during its eighth-annual Hoo-Rah Day. In total, the college raised $395,487 from over 420 donors to help support student scholarships and academic programs. Participants came from 34 states and two countries...

Apr 18, 2024, 3:45pm EDT

Central College will host summer camps for students of all ages.

Central College Opens Registrations for Leadership Youth Summit

Central College will host the inaugural Leadership Youth Summit from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 10-11. The two-day camp is open to students who will be in grades 7-12 in the fall of 2024. Registration is open until Wednesday, May 1. The registration fee is ...

Apr 16, 2024, 3:19pm EDT

Central College art majors will showcase their end-of-semester art projects, April 17 to May 10.

Senior Art Showcase to Feature Art and Art Research

Central College's Class of 2024 Senior Art Exhibition will include work from nine students. The exhibit opens Wednesday, April 17, in the Mills Gallery, Lubbers Center on Central's campus. An artists' reception will be 1-3 p.m. Sunday, April 21, in the...

Apr 15, 2024, 10:54am EDT

Central College will showcase five concerts and four senior recitals in April.

Music Concerts at Central This Spring

Central College music programs will perform throughout April. The public has many opportunities to enjoy musical ensemble concerts and recitals, all free. The A Cappella Choir and Chamber Singers will perform at 3 p.m., Sunday, April 14, Douwstra Audi...

Apr 11, 2024, 10:50am 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.