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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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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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Central College Spring Scholar Day

Central College welcomed more than 200 students from across the nation to compete for scholarships during the spring Scholar Days in January and February.
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Student Competition - Feb 10

Central Theatre Students Awards and Recognitions

Central College's theatre students and creative team received a commendation for their achievements during the annual Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival - Midwest Region conference in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Student Competition - 2024 Feb 13

Central College Students Compete in Mock Trial

Central College's Mock Trial Team successfully competed in the 2023-24 academic year.
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Student Competition - 2024 Feb 7

Presenter at the Midwestern Psychological Association Conference

Central College psychology students and recent alumni presented advanced research at the 95th Annual Midwestern Psychological Association, April 20-22, in Chicago, Illinois.
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Student Competition - 2023 Apr 21

Central Students Present at Midwestern Psychological Association Conference

Central College psychology faculty traveled with 19 Central students and recent alumni who will present research at the 95th Annual Midwestern Psychological Association, April 20-22, in Chicago, Illinois.
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Student Competition - 2023 Apr 21

Central College Students Compete in Mock Trial

Seven students on the Central College Mock Trial Team competed at the 20th Annual Illinois State University Mock Trial Invitational, Nov 4-6, in Bloomington, Illinois.
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Student Competition - 2022 Nov 14

Percussion Ensemble Member

Central College students selected for percussion ensemble.
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Student Competition - 2022 Sep 28

Flying Pans Steel Band Member

Central College welcomes students to the Flying Pans Steel Band. Performances begin in October.
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Student Competition - 2022 Sep 28

Central College Mock Trial Team Competed in the American Mock Trial Association 4D Regional Competition

Central College student honored during Mock trial Association compeition.
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Student Competition - 2022 Mar 7

Central College Student Recognized as Outstanding Attorney

Central College student Victoria Warren was recognized as Outstanding Attorney at the 10th annual Calkins Invitiational Oct. 22-24 at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. Warren is a member of the Central College Mock Trial Team.
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Student Competition - 2021 Oct 27

Central College Students Compete in Mock Trial

Eight students on the Central College Mock Trial Team competed at the 10th annual Calkins Invitational Oct. 22-24 at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Student Competition - 2021 Oct 27

Students Win Mock Trial Awards

Three Central College students won top awards at a mock trial tournament Jan. 21.
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Student Competition - 2017 Jan 25

Outstanding Attorney Award

Senior Katie Gatzke, member of the Central College Mock Trial team, won the Outstanding Attorney Award at the Richard Calkins Invitational Tournament at Drake University.
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Student Competition - 2016 Nov 1

Local student wins outstanding award in mock trial

Two members of the Central College Mock Trial team won Outstanding Witness Awards at the Loras National Invitational Jan. 30-31.
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Student Competition - 2015 Feb 16

Molly Ward wins Outstanding Attorney Award

Senior Molly Ward, a member of the Central College Mock Trial Team, won the Outstanding Attorney Award at the Loras National Invitational Jan. 30-31.
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Student Competition - 2015 Feb 11

Jacob Logan wins Outstanding Attorney Award in mock trial

Jacob Logan '18, a member of the Central College Mock Trial Team, won the Outstanding Attorney Award at the Creighton University BlueJay Open on Nov. 22.
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Student Competition - 2014 Nov 24

Jordan Rouse wins Outstanding Witness Award

Jordan Rouse '16, a member of the Central College Mock Trial Team, won the Outstanding Witness Award at the Creighton University BlueJay Open on Nov. 22.
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Student Competition - 2014 Nov 24

Molly Ward wins Outstanding Attorney Award

Senior Molly Ward, a member of the Central College Mock Trial Team, won the Outstanding Attorney Award at the Creighton University BlueJay Open.
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Student Competition - 2014 Nov 24

Area students compete in mock trial

Twelve students will compete with Central College's mock trial team throughout this winter.
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Student Competition - 2014 Nov 19

Local students compete in mock 1889 World Exposition

Area students competed in a mock 1889 World Exposition by playing their favorite artists.
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Student Competition - 2014 Nov 3

Central College seniors nominated for homecoming court

Five men and five women were recently nominated for the Central College homecoming court. These Central seniors will participate in a coronation on Oct. 3, where the homecoming king and queen will be announced.
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Student Competition - 2014 Oct 1

Local Students Qualify for Opening Round Championships of National Mock Trial Tournament

The Central College Mock Trial Team qualified for the Opening Round Championships of the National Mock Trial Tournament. The team competed Feb. 16-17 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, finishing with a record of 6-2 and defeating Grinnell College, the University of Iowa and Northwestern University (Ill.) This is the second year the team has qualified for the tournament. The following local students are members of the team:
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Student Competition - 2013 Feb 21

Local Students Qualify for Opening Round Championships of National Mock Trial Tournament

The Central College Mock Trial Team qualified for the Opening Round Championships of the National Mock Trial Tournament. The team competed Feb. 16-17 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, finishing with a record of 6-2 and defeating Grinnell College, the University of Iowa and Northwestern University (Ill.) This is the second year the team has qualified for the tournament. The following local students are members of the team:
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Student Competition - 2013 Feb 21

Local Students Compete on Winning Mock Trial Team

The Central College Mock Trial Team, which hosted an invitational event on campus Feb. 2-3, finished undefeated and won the tournament over second place Drake University and third place Loras College. The following local students are members.
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Student Competition - 2013 Feb 7

Local students compete with Central College mock trial team

The Central College mock trial team competed at the Drake Bulldog Invitational on Oct. 26. The following students helped the team to a third place finish in a field of nineteen teams with a 6-2 record. They defeated teams from Iowa State, Washburn (Kan.) and Drake Universities.
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Student Competition - 2012 Nov 2

Local students compete in national mock trial competition

Area students will compete with the Central College mock trial team at the American Mock Trial Association Opening Round Championships (ORCs) hosted by the University of Calif.-Irvine March 10-11 in Newport Beach, Calif. The following students will participate:
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Student Competition - 2012 Mar 5
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