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Central RED Society to Host Spring Charcuterie Class

Central College's Central RED Society will host "Spring Charcuterie Class" with Bryce Friederich, catering manager at Central, and Sarah Bergan, owner of Vowed Vintage. This hands-on class will begin at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 6, Boat Moore Weller R...

Mar 28, 2023, 9:00am EDT

Russell Goodman, professor of mathematics at Central College, presented his latest research on the lowest percentage of the popular vote a presidential candidate would need to become elected.

Central's Russ Goodman Presents Research on Presidential Election Predictions

Russell Goodman, professor of mathematics at Central College, presented research revealing the theoretical lowest percentage of the popular vote that a presidential candidate would need to win a presidential election. At the Neumann University Colloqu...

Mar 27, 2023, 3:14pm EDT

Best of Red Rock photo op at the red telephone booth.

Central College Recognized for Best of Red Rock 2022

Central College earned three Best of Red Rock awards from the Marion County Economic Development Commission. This year's contest consisted of 10 Top 10 lists and 22 category winners. In 2022, Central's red phone booth was a popular location to take ph...

Mar 23, 2023, 5:47pm EDT

Central College's Mills Gallery Features Kayla Lindquist '25

Central College welcomes a "Wildlife Photography" exhibit by Kayla Lindquist, Class of 2025, to the Mills Gallery from Wednesday, March 22, to Friday, April 14. A reception for the artist will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, April 1, in the Mills Gallery, Lu...

Mar 21, 2023, 12:38pm EDT

Central College’s Óscar Reynaga, senior lecturer of Spanish and dean of the Class of 2023.

Oscar Reynaga Selected for Chicago Semester's Scholar-In-Residence Program

Central College's Oscar Reynaga, senior lecturer of Spanish and dean of the Class of 2023, has been selected for the Chicago Semester's Summer 2023 Scholar-in-Residence Program. During the workshop experience, Reynaga will have the opportunity to coll...

Mar 20, 2023, 11:59am EDT

PACE Executive Director Karen Eischen, Past PACE Alliance Executive Board President Mark Putnam, PACE Alliance Executive Board President Charlie Daugherty.

Central College's Mark Putnam Honored for PACE Alliance Service

The Pella Area Community and Economic Alliance Board of Directors honored Mark Putnam, Central College president, on his retirement as the PACE executive board president. Putnam served in the role since 2017. "I've had the privilege of serving on the ...

Mar 15, 2023, 12:07pm EDT

Central RED Society to Present "From Disaster to Hope and Healing"

Central College's Central RED Society will present "From Disaster to Hope and Healing" with Mary Glendening, hospital administrator, registered nurse and 1987 Central graduate, on Thursday, March 23. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. in Dave and Ardi...

Mar 13, 2023, 9:45am EDT

Jen Diers, standing, director of the education program, oversees Central education students working with elementary school students.

Central Receives $480,000 Gift from Geisler Penquite Foundation

The Geisler Penquite Foundation awarded Central College a two-part gift totaling $480,000. The foundation has committed $300,000 to create three endowed scholarships for students accepted into the education program. In addition, the foundation gave $18...

Mar 9, 2023, 3:20pm EST

Welcome Spring with Music Programs at Central College

Central College's music program prepares for a busy March including a Spring Break tour and concerts. Join the Flying Pans Steel Band in Douwstra Auditorium for their Caribbean-style post-tour concert. The ensemble will be performing at 6 p.m. on Sund...

Mar 6, 2023, 12:40pm EST

Central College Announces New Chief Talent, Equity and Engagement Officer

Jill Anderson will join Central College as the new chief talent, equity and engagement officer, beginning March 6. Anderson will head up the newly created Office of Talent, Equity and Engagement. This new role combines three key areas at Central: tale...

Mar 2, 2023, 2:26pm EST

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.