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Central College Sets New Fundraising Record on Hoo-Rah Day

Central College set a new fundraising record during its fifth-annual Hoo-Rah Day April 13. In total, the college raised $343,217 to help support scholarships and programs. Hoo-Rah Day has been a day to celebrate and share Central pride with the nation...
Apr 15, 2021, 10:05am EDT
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Central College Receives Gift from Pastor Tommi Boeder

Central College received a generous gift of more than $100,000 from the estate of Tommi Hay Boeder, a former employee and 1974 graduate of the college who went on to become an ordained minister. Boeder, an English major, worked at Central in admission...
Apr 8, 2021, 12:43pm EDT
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Central College Faculty Lecture Series Focuses on Immigration in the Midwest

Maria Snyder, associate professor of German and French, and Anya Butt, professor of biology, will present "Model Citizens and Undesirable Aliens: Immigrants in Iowa" from 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 7. The presentation is part of Central's 2021 Faculty ...
Apr 6, 2021, 11:27am EDT
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Central College Student Named 2021 Goldwater Scholar

A Central College student has been named a 2021 Goldwater Scholar in a prestigious national competition that recognizes undergraduates for outstanding achievements in the fields of mathematics, science and engineering. Cameron Coles, a member of the C...
Apr 5, 2021, 11:39am EDT
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Central College Partners With Pella High School to Offer Strength and Conditioning Program

Central College will partner with Pella Community High School to offer a strength and conditioning program for student-athletes beginning in summer 2021. The partnership is made possible with generous support from Pella Corporation and the shareholder ...
Apr 1, 2021, 9:00am EDT
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Grubb's Premium Popping Corn Now Available at Pella Cinemas

We all know movies and popcorn are the perfect pair. At Pella Cinemas, it's even butter with Grubb's Premium Popping Corn. Whether it's on a date or a family outing, movie-goers can now savor the unique, quality taste of Bill and Ginger Grubb's popcor...
Mar 29, 2021, 3:11pm EDT
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Central College Receives Gift from Precision, Inc.

Central College received a generous gift from Precision, Inc., of Pella that will be made over the course of three years to support athletics and student scholarships. The majority of the gift supports key athletics initiatives on the heels of a rec...
Mar 22, 2021, 11:18am EDT
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Central RED Hosts Presentation with Local Law Enforcement

Central College's Central RED Society will present "Building Legitimacy and Trust with Local Law Enforcement" with Shane McSheehy, Aaron Fuller and Jason Sandholdt during a virtual event at noon Tuesday, April 6. Membership to Central RED is require...
Mar 18, 2021, 2:05pm EDT
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Dirksen Gift Backs COVID Testing for Student-Athletes at Central College

Helped by a lead gift from alumnus, longtime donor and former staff member Gary Dirksen, Central College has wrapped up a $30,000 fundraising project for COVID-19 test kits for student-athletes. Student-athletes at Central and throughout all divisio...
Mar 15, 2021, 10:45am EDT
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Lee Weers Promoted to Director of ITS Department at Central College

Central College is pleased to announce the promotion of Lee Weers to director of Information Technology Services. Weers assumes responsibility of the department following Deb Bruxvoort's retirement from Central in December 2020. A long-term member o...
Mar 11, 2021, 11:58am EST
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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.

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