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Watch "Bonnie and Clyde" Production at Central
Central College's Visual and Performing Arts Department will perform "Bonnie and Clyde" at 7 p.m. April 9-12. The musical, based on the Tony-nominated production with music from the legendary Frank Wildhorn, features thrilling adventure and a non-tradi...
Apr 3, 2025, 11:27am EDT

Jim Graham Adventure Fund Exceeds $240,000 to Support Study Abroad
The Jim Graham Adventure Fund for Off Campus Travel, an initiative envisioned by two Central College alumni and Board of Trustee members, reached $240,240 within its first months and will support faculty-led off-campus programs and international study ...
Apr 2, 2025, 11:09am EDT

Central women's tennis team picks up home win
PELLA- Continuing to build momentum before the American Rivers Conference tournament at the end of the season, the Central College women's tennis team defeated Webster University (Mo.) 5-2. Starting off strong, the Dutch took the doubles point after...
Mar 31, 2025, 3:10pm EDT

Central men's tennis team sweeps Webster
PELLA- The Central College men's tennis team dominated Webster College (Mo.) 7-0 Saturday afternoon. The Dutch secured the doubles point winning at No. 2 and No. 3 doubles. Alex Slaymaker (sophomore, Geneseo) and Travis Subbert (sophomore, McKinney,...
Mar 31, 2025, 3:07pm EDT

Dutch start outdoor track and field season at home
PELLA- Blustery conditions were the story of the day at the outdoor season opener for the Central College track and field teams at the Central Dutch Invitational Friday. There were no team scores kept in a meet that featured student-athletes from 15 ...
Mar 31, 2025, 3:04pm EDT

Dutch start outdoor track and field season at home
PELLA- Blustery conditions were the story of the day at the outdoor season opener for the Central College track and field teams at the Central Dutch Invitational Friday. There were no team scores kept in a meet that featured student-athletes from 15 ...
Mar 31, 2025, 3:00pm EDT

Strong showing for Steffen, Parrott at Distance Carnival
SAINT LOUIS, MO. - In their first outdoor meet of the season, Central College women's distance track and field runners Peyton Steffen (junior, Marion) and Addison Parrott (senior, Danville) had strong showings at the Washington University Distance Carn...
Mar 31, 2025, 2:56pm EDT

Leadership Youth Summit Set for June 3-4 at Central College
Central College will host the Leadership Youth Summit June 3-4 for students who will be in grades 7-12 in Fall 2025. The camp will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, in the Maytag Student Center on Central's campus. During the two-day camp, students...
Mar 27, 2025, 10:48am EDT

Out of the Darkness Walk Returns to Central College
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will host an Out of the Darkness Walk on Sunday, April 13, on the Central College campus. The return of this event to Central has been led by Kylie Carstens, a Class of 2026 student from Lake City, Iowa. ...
Mar 26, 2025, 11:52am EDT

Central's Symphonic Wind Ensemble Performs in Perry to honor Dan Marburger '89
Central College's Symphonic Wind Ensemble has been invited to perform the world premiere of a new musical work honoring Ahmir Jolliff and Dan Marburger, a 1989 Central graduate. The work entitled "A Mere Moment - Bolero in Remembrance" by Michele Ferna...
Mar 24, 2025, 12:57pm EDT