Central College

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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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Central College student Sydney Gray receives award

Sydney Gray, a senior elementary education major at Central College, has been awarded the ETS Recognition of Excellence Award for achieving an exceptional score on the Praxis Elementary Education Content Knowledge test.
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Academic Award - 2014 Jun 23

Central College student Schyler Bardole receives award

Central College senior Schyler Bardole, of Rippey, Iowa, received the Recognition of Achievement in Speech Communication from the Iowa Communication Association.
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Academic Award - 2014 Jun 17
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Central College student Emily Friedricks receives award

Central College senior Emily Friedricks, of West Des Moines, received the Recognition of Achievement in Speech Communication from the Iowa Communication Association.
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Academic Award - 2014 Jun 17
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Central College student Elizabeth Carman receives award

Central College junior Elizabeth Carman, of Jefferson, Iowa, received the Recognition of Achievement in Speech Communication from the Iowa Communication Association.
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Academic Award - 2014 Jun 17
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Central College education department announces Geisler Penquite scholars

The Central College education department has named Kaitlyn Huisman, Jacob Wassenaar, Lauren Meyer and Anna Pierce as the 2014-15 Geisler Penquite scholars.
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Academic Award - 2014 Jun 17

Local Students Awarded for Their Academic Excellence at Central College

The following local students were awarded for their academic excellence at Central College during their 2012 commencement ceremony:
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Academic Award - 2012 May 29

Local students honored at Central College leadership banquet

Local students were honored at an awards banquet on April 23 for their exceptional leadership abilities in various aspects of campus life at Central College. The following students received recognition:
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Academic Award - 2012 May 1
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