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Central College to Offer Drop-Off Tax Preparation

Central College and its accounting faculty and students once again are offering free income tax preparation services for Marion County residents. This assistance is made possible through a grant from the Iowa Center for Economic Success. Students wi...
Jan 7, 2021, 2:14pm EST
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Solar Array, Pergola Finished at Central College

A solar array and pergola in the college garden at Central College is finished, creating a new classroom space, as well as research and sustainability education opportunities for students. The solar array and pergola were funded through the senior c...
Dec 21, 2020, 1:26pm EST
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Central College Receives $50,000 Gift from Noel Cover Foundation

Central College once again has received a $50,000 gift from the Noel Cover Foundation of Cozad, Nebraska. Central is one of four colleges to receive regular gifts from the foundation and the only Iowa institution represented. Since the foundation wa...
Dec 17, 2020, 11:37am EST
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Central RED Offers Tales of Travel From the Schlotterbacks

Central College's Central RED Society will present "Getting to Mt. Everest" with Bryan and Amanda Schlotterback during a virtual event at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12. Membership in Central RED is required to attend, and a Zoom link will be emailed to...
Dec 14, 2020, 12:35pm EST
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Mulders Leave Estate Gift to Central College

The Rev. Edwin and Luella Mulder left more than $113,000 to Central College in their estate as part of a living trust, helping establish an endowed scholarship. The Edwin G. and Luella B. Mulder Scholarship is given to students interested in studying t...
Dec 7, 2020, 12:48pm EST
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Central Raises More Than $100,000 for Scholarships on Giving Tuesday

Support of Central College and its students continues to be strong, evidenced this week by the generosity of alumni and friends who donated during Giving Tuesday. Central surpassed its goal by more than $18,000, raising $110,011.81 through gifts fro...
Dec 3, 2020, 2:39pm EST
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Eugene Wormhoudt Leaves Central Estate Gift for Scholarship

Central College received a gift of more than $100,000 from the estate of Eugene E. Wormhoudt, helping establish an endowed scholarship. Wormhoudt's scholarship was created in honor of his parents, Lon and Bess Wormhoudt, to assist students with fina...
Nov 23, 2020, 3:11pm EST
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Christmas Candlelight Concert Highlights Central Music's Virtual Performances

Central College's music department will offer a variety of virtual performances in December, highlighted by the Christmas Candlelight Concert. In its 46th year, the annual event will look different amid COVID-19 protocols. It will be pre-recorded on...
Nov 19, 2020, 11:39am EST
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Central College Finishes Fundraising for Forever Dutch Initiative

Declaring victory in the most ambitious athletics capital initiative in its 167-year history, Central College has completed fundraising for the $18 million Forever Dutch® initiative. With the announcement, approval was received to proceed with the t...
Nov 16, 2020, 2:00pm EST
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Central College Receives Grant for Federally Funded TRIO Student Support Service Program

Central College was selected to receive funding under the U.S. Department of Education TRIO Student Support Services program. The college received $338,972 for the first budget period, which began Sept. 1. The grant is anticipated to be for five years ...
Nov 16, 2020, 10:47am 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. 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.

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