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Central RED Hosts "You Make the Call" with Brad Van Vark '78

The Central RED Society will present "You Make the Call," with Brad Van Vark, Tuesday, Oct. 17. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. with the presentation beginning at 6 p.m. in the Dave '61 and Ardie Sutphen '64 Common Room, Graham Annex, on Central's ...

Oct 4, 2023, 3:43pm EDT

Recipients of the 2023 Latinos Unidos of Iowa Scholarship from Central College are: from left: Jenna-Marie Hernandez, Luka Flores and Noemi Vega.

Three Central Students Awarded Latinos Unidos of Iowa Scholarships

Latinos Unidos of Iowa awarded scholarships to three Central College students during its annual awards night. Oscar Reynaga, Central senior lecturer of Spanish and class dean for the Class of 2027, volunteers with Latinos Unidos of Iowa. He presented s...

Oct 3, 2023, 10:06am EDT

Wilma Damhof Hoekstra ’45 and ’69, Central’s oldest known alumna, waved to the crowds and enjoyed Homecoming. Hoekstra will turn 100 in late October.

Cheers to Central's Homecoming Highlights

Central College launched a new fundraising option, honored one of its oldest alumni, celebrated many reunion classes and decisively won its football game during Homecoming 2023. Forever Dutch Lager was released during Homecoming weekend with strong su...

Oct 2, 2023, 4:38pm EDT

Central RED Hosts Experiences at the FBI National Academy

Central College's Central RED Society will present "Experiences at the FBI National Academy," with Paul Haase, Pella Police Department captain, Tuesday, Oct. 10. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. with the presentation beginning at noon in the Dave '6...

Sep 28, 2023, 9:00am EDT

Grant William Thye, Class of 1993 Central graduate, will display his art in the Mills Gallery as he returns to campus for his 30th Class Reunion.

Central College's Mills Gallery Features Alum Grant William Thye

Central College welcomes the works of Grant William Thye, an artist and Class of 1993 Central graduate. Thye's painting and collage exhibit is titled "Kiddin' Around: Works in Progress," and will be on display during Homecoming 2023. A reception for t...

Sep 27, 2023, 11:52am EDT

Central College President Mark Putnam installed Lori Witt, professor of history, as the 11th Kenneth J. Weller Distinguished Professor of the Liberal Arts.

Central College Installs Endowed Chair Lori Witt

Lori Witt, associate professor of history at Central College, was installed as the Kenneth J. Weller Distinguished Professor of the Liberal Arts on Tuesday, Sept. 19. Named after Central's 18th president who served from 1970-90, the three-year endowed ...

Sep 21, 2023, 9:38am EDT

Kid Captains for 2023, from left: Graham Beekhuizen, Liam Smith, Ellie Van Dyke, Finley Smothers, Sam Manning and Lucas Disselkoen.

Central's Kid Captains Recognized at Football Game

Central College welcomed six outstanding Pella area students from fourth to eighth grades for Kid Captain Day at the Central football game Saturday, Sept. 16. Kid Captains were nominated by their peers using a rubric of characteristics such as having ...

Sep 19, 2023, 2:19pm EDT

Central College to Launch Forever Dutch Lager

Central College released Forever Dutch Lager Friday, Sept. 15. Central is the first private college in Iowa to partner with a local brewery to offer a signature craft beer. With Forever Dutch lager, 15% of sales will go toward the Journey Scholarship ...

Sep 15, 2023, 4:56pm EDT

Jim Shriver, professor of chemistry and chair of the natural sciences department, discussed the strong research opportunities for STEM students with Miller-Meeks, center. Gracie Hoffman, biology and biochemistry major in the Class of 2025 and student ambassador, discussed her research and courses.

Central College Welcomed Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Central College faculty showed Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), some of the innovative research, STEM programs and athletics programs available to students. Miller-Meeks toured campus on Monday, Sept. 11, which included stops in the A.N...

Sep 13, 2023, 10:57am EDT

Central College welcomes alumni, family and friends to Homecoming 2023, Friday, Sept. 29, to Sunday, Oct. 1.

Celebrate Central College Homecoming 2023

Central College will celebrate Homecoming 2023 Friday, Sept. 29, to Sunday, Oct. 1, on campus with special anniversaries, family-focused events and traditions. The Central Dutch football team will take the field against the University of Dubuque at...

Sep 12, 2023, 3:27pm EDT

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.