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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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Excellence in theatre production

Central College's Visual and Performing Arts Department will perform "Bonnie and Clyde" at 7 p.m. April 9-12. The musical, based on the Tony-nominated production with music from the legendary Frank Wildhorn, features thrilling adventure and a non-traditional score combining blues, gospel and rockabilly music.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - Apr 3

Opera Cast and Crew for Hansel and Gretel

Central College will perform the opera "Hansel and Gretel" on the Douwstra Auditorium stage.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - Feb 3

Central College Production of A Christmas Carol

Central College's Theatre program performed A Christmas Carol in November 2024 with more than 30 cast and crew members.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2024 Nov 26

Central Community Orchestra Participant

Central College welcomes students to the Central Community Orchestra in Fall 2024 semester.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2024 Nov 22

Central College Music Ensemble Participant

Central College welcomes students to the Fall 2024 music ensembles Flying Pans Steel Band and the Percussion Ensemble.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2024 Nov 22

Central College Music Ensemble Participant

Central College students have been named to music ensembles for Fall 2024 semester.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2024 Nov 22

Central College Music Ensemble Participant

Central College welcomes students to music ensembles.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2024 Nov 22

Recognition during the regional Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival

Central College students in the theatre program attended the regional Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival in Des Moines. Five Central students were recognized while participating in the program.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2023 Feb 17

Region 5 American College Theatre Festival Attendee

Central College was represented at the Region 5 American College Theatre Festival in Des Moines by eight students.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2023 Jan 30

Students Selected for College-Community Orchestra

Four Central College's selected for the College-Community Orchestra for the 2022-23 academic year.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2022 Oct 14

Students Selected for Central's Chamber Singers Choir

The Central College Chamber Singers wlelcomes 22 students for the 2022-23 academic year. The Chamber Singers ensemble is a select subset of the A CapPELLA Choir.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2022 Oct 14

Central College Student Participates in Chicago Latino Film Festival

Central College students attended the Chicago Latino Film Festival, April 22-24, 2022.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2022 May 2

Students Join Central's Symphonic Wind Ensemble

The Symphonic Wind Ensemble at Central College wlelcomes 36 students for the 2022-23 academic year. The Symphonic Wind Ensemble is an auditioned instrumental group and one of the premier ensembles on campus.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2022 Oct 14

A CapPELLA Choir

Central College announces its selection of students for the A CapPELLA choir for the Fall 2022 semester.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2022 Oct 14

Central College Presents "Crimes of the Heart"

Central College will present "Crimes of the Heart" at 7 p.m., April 27-30.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2022 Apr 22

Central College Music Ensemble Participant

Central College welcomes students to music ensembles.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2022 Apr 20

Central College Music Ensemble Participant

Central College students have been named to music ensembles for Spring 2022 semester.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2022 Apr 20

Central College Students Perform in Christmas Candlelight Concert

64 Central College students will perform in the college's annual Christmas Candlelight concert Dec. 9-11. A Cappella Choir and Chamber Singers will perform under the direction of Mark Babcock, a 1991 Central graduate, professor of music and M. Joan Kuyper Farver Endowed Chair in Music.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2021 Dec 9

Central College Students Perform in Symphonic Wind Ensemble

17 Central College students performed in a Symphonic Wind Ensemble concert Sunday, Dec. 5, in Douwstra Auditorium on Hoekstra Family Stage.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2021 Dec 6

Central College Student Designs CollidEscape Sticker to Save Birds

Megan Rohr, Class of 2022 at Central College, created the winning design for a CollidEscape sticker to help save birds on Central's campus.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2022 Apr 14

Central College Students Perform in ALMA Concert

Nine Central College students performed in an ALMA concert Friday, Dec. 3, in Cox-Snow Music Center on Central's campus.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2021 Dec 6

Central College Students Perform in "Evening of Flute & Percussion"

Central College students who participate in Percussion Ensemble and Flute Ensemble performed in a concert titled "Evening of Flute & Percussion" on Wednesday, Dec. 1, in Douwstra Auditorium on Hoekstra Family Stage. Students with Central's Dutch Boom concluded the evening's entertainment.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2021 Dec 6

Central College Students Perform Jazz Band

Four Central College students will perform in the upcoming Jazz Band concert Friday, Nov. 12, in Cox-Snow Music Center on Central's campus.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2021 Nov 1

Central College Students to Perform in College-Community Concert

Three Central College students will perform in the upcoming College-Community Orchestra concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, in Douwstra Auditorium on Hoekstra Family Stage.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2021 Nov 1

Central College Students Perform in ALMA Concert

Nine Central College students will perform in the upcoming ALMA concert at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, in Cox-Snow Music Center on Central's campus.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2021 Nov 1

Central College Students Perform at Jazz on the House with Viva Vocal Jazz

Three Central College students will perform at Jazz on the House with Viva Vocal Jazz on Thursday, Oct. 28, in Des Moines, Iowa. The students are ALMA Jazz singers at Central.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2021 Oct 22

Central Students Perform in Flying Pans Steel Band Concert at Tulip Time

12 Central College students will perform in the Flying Pans Steel Band concert at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 8, at the Pella Opera House during Pella's 86th annual Tulip Time festival.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2021 May 3

Central Students Perform in Symphonic Wind Ensemble

18 Central College students performed in the Symphonic Wind Ensemble concert Sunday, May 2, in Douwstra Auditorium on Hoekstra Family stage.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2021 May 3

Central Students Perform in A Cappella Choir

62 Central College students will perform in the A Cappella Choir concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 2, in Douwstra Auditorium on Hoekstra Family stage.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2021 Apr 29

Central Students Showcase Work in Senior Art Exhibit

Four Central College students will have their art featured in the Senior Art Exhibit April 21 to May 7 in Mills Gallery in the Lubbers Center for the Visual Arts.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2021 Apr 29
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