Recent News
Van Gorp becomes the all-time leading scorer in Central men's basketball history
It was a record-breaking night inside P.H. Kuyper Gymnasium as Joshua Van Gorp (5th-year, Pella, Pella Christian HS) became the all-time leading scorer in Central College men's basketball history. Van Gorp scored 16 points in the game and ...
Feb 17, 2025, 11:44am EST
Terence J. Kleven to Be Installed as Dr. Jacob and Gela Schnucker Sessler Chair of Philosophy and Religion
Central College will install Terence J. Kleven, professor of religious studies, as the Dr. Jacob and Gela Schnucker Sessler Chair of Philosophy and Religion at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, in the Upper Chapel. The ceremony and reception are open to the pub...
Feb 17, 2025, 9:51am EST
Central College Names Iwan Williams Executive Director of Retail Management
Central College has promoted Iwan Williams to the newly created role of executive director of retail management. In this leadership position, Williams will oversee efforts to enhance and expand the college's auxiliary enterprises, with a strategic focu...
Feb 13, 2025, 3:16pm EST
Relay win puts exclamation on Friday night track for meet for Dutch
In its final action of the night Friday, the Central College women's track and field team secured a win in the 4x400-meter relay at the Wartburg Friday Night Lights meet. Competing at Wartburg College for the second week in a row, the Dutch were one ...
Feb 10, 2025, 12:45pm EST
Relay win puts exclamation on Friday night track for meet for Dutch
In its final action of the night Friday, the Central College women's track and field team secured a win in the 4x400-meter relay at the Wartburg Friday Night Lights meet. Competing at Wartburg College for the second week in a row, the Dutch were one ...
Feb 10, 2025, 12:41pm EST
Central men's tennis team picks up first win of season
In its first home action of 2025, the Central College men's tennis team split their squad in half and played two matches. The first squad defeated Northwestern College 4-3. The Dutch (1-3) secured the doubles point with Ayden ...
Feb 10, 2025, 12:37pm EST
Central women's basketball team takes down Loras on the road
The Central College women's basketball team snapped its 4-game losing streak Saturday with a 68-59 win against Loras College. "Today was a fight and I am proud of our team to continues to fight despite the past few tough losses," coach Jus...
Feb 10, 2025, 12:35pm EST
Central College Announces Adam Gregg will be the 2025 Commencement Speaker
Adam Gregg, president and CEO of Iowa Bankers Association, will deliver the keynote address at Central College's Commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium. A 2006 Central graduate, Gregg served as Iowa'...
Feb 10, 2025, 11:11am EST
Central men's golf team led by freshman eye a strong season
Coach Mel Blasi returns for his eighth season despite losing six seniors, a youth movement has excited him. The Dutch bring in six freshmen while also returning five seniors, five juniors, and two sophomores. "Its an exciting time to regroup and give...
Feb 6, 2025, 5:18pm EST
Buena Vista ends Central men's basketball win streak
A barrage of second half threes lead Buena Vista University to a 83-77 win over Central College. After Central (13-8, 8-4 American Rivers) took a 43-35 lead into halftime when it shot 54.5% from the field, it was not enough to overcome the...
Feb 6, 2025, 12:31pm EST