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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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Students to Perform in Iowa Days of Percussion

17 Central College students will perform as part of the Flying Pans Steel Band during Iowa Percussion Days on March 30 in Douwstra Auditorium.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2019 Mar 19

Students to Perform in ALMA Concert

13 Central College students will perform in the ALMA Concert on Friday, April 5, in Cox-Snow Music Center.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2019 Mar 20

Students to Perform in Treble Clef Choir

11 Central College students will perform in the Treble Clef Choir on Thursday, April 4.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2019 Mar 19

Students to perform in "Les Liaisons Dangereuses"

12 Central College students will perform in the play "Les Liaisons Dangereuses" from April 3-6.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2019 Mar 11

Students Perform in February Symphonic Wind Ensemble Concert

35 Central College students perform in Central's Symphonic Wind Ensemble concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, at Douwstra Auditorium.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2019 Feb 4

Central College Students Participate in Singfest

61 Central College students in the A Cappella Choir are taking part in the 10th-12th Grade Singfest all day Thursday, Feb. 14, followed by a 7 p.m. concert in Douwstra Auditorium.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2019 Feb 4

Students Perform in Jazzmania

Seven Central College students perform in Jazzmania, a concert and celebration of the release of Assistant Professor of Music Gabriel Espinosa's CD "Nostalgias De Mi Vida," at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, in Douwstra Auditorium on the Central College campus in Pella, Iowa.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2019 Jan 28

Students Perform in Flying Pans Show, Caribbean Christmas

Central College students perform in the Flying Pans Steel Band Flying Pans Steel Band concert "Caribbean Christmas" at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, in the Vermeer Banquet Room of Graham Conference Center at Central College.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2018 Nov 7

Students Perform in ALMA Jazz Ensemble Christmas Concert

13 Central College students perform in the ALMA Jazz Ensemble Christmas Concert at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, in the Cox-Snow Music Center Recital Hall.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2018 Oct 26

Students Perform in A Night of Opera

27 Central College Voice Studio Students perform A Night of Opera at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19, in the newly renovated Douwstra Auditorium.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2018 Oct 26

Students Perform in November Jazz Band Concert

11 Central College students perform in the Central College Jazz Band at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, in the Cox-Snow Music Center Recital Hall.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2018 Oct 26

Students Perform in November Percussion Ensemble

Four Central College students perform in the College's Percussion Ensemble at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, in the newly-renovated Douwstra Auditorium.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2018 Oct 26

Students Perform in November Flute Ensemble

Six Central College students perform in the Central College Flute Ensemble at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, in the Central College Chapel.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2018 Oct 26

Students Perform in November Concert Featuring Caramina Burana

Central College students perform in a concert featuring the College-Community Chorus and Orchestra and the A Capella Choir performing Carl Orf's "Caramina Burana" at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, in the newly renovated Douwstra Auditorium
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2018 Oct 26

Students Perform in November ALMA Jazz Ensemble

11 Central College students perform in the College's ALMA Jazz Ensemble at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, in the Cox-Snow Music Center Recital Hall.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2018 Oct 26

A Cappella Choir Tour

60 Central College students perform in the Central College A Cappella Choir tour, Nov. 9-11, 2018.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2018 Oct 22

Students Perform in October ALMA Jazz Ensemble

Central College students perform in the ALMA jazz ensemble at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19, in the Cox-Snow Music Center Recital Hall.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2018 Oct 5

Students Perform in October Symphonic Wind Ensemble Concert

Central College students perform in the Symphonic Wind Ensemble at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, in Douwstra Auditorium.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2018 Oct 5

Students Perform in October A Cappella Choir Concert

Central College students perform in a concert featuring the A Capella Choir and Chamber Singers Festival Choir at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, in Douwstra Auditorium.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2018 Oct 5

Students Perform in Flying Pans Show, Dragon Steel

Central College students perform in the Flying Pans Steel Band presentation, Dragon Steel, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, and Saturday, Oct. 27; and 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, in Douwstra Auditorium.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2018 Oct 5

Students Perform in Blithe Spirit Presented by the Central College Theatre Department

Central College students will perform in Central's Homecoming 2018 production of Blithe Spirit, including the following local students. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26; Thursday, Sept. 27; Friday, Sept. 28; and Saturday, Sept. 29 at the Pella Opera House. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for senior citizens and children at www.pellaoperahouse.org.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2018 Sep 24

Central Seniors Showcase Art Projects

Five Central College seniors will hold their final art exhibitions beginning April 24 at the Mills Gallery in the Lubbers Center for Visual Arts. The Senior Thesis Exhibit events are free and open to the public. Mills Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. A reception for the show will be held from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, April 29.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2018 Apr 23

Students Perform in Central College's Homecoming 2018 Saturday Concert

Central College students and alumni will perform in Central's Homecoming 2018 Saturday night concert. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, in the newly renovated Douwstra Auditorium, and features the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, the A Cappella Choir and Alumni Choir.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2018 Sep 24

Students Perform in Central College's Homecoming 2018 Concert

Central College students and alumni will perform in Central's Homecoming 2018 Friday night concert. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28 in the newly-renovated Douwstra Auditorium. The show will feature the college's ALMA groups and chamber singers performing alongside Chris Weaver '10, a recent contestant on "The Voice."
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2018 Sep 24

Central Vocalists to Perform Internationally

Central College's A Cappella Choir will take Austria and Germany by song May 16-27, with more than 60 student vocalists performing on tour.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2017 May 3

Central Students Compete in Theatre Festival

Three Central College students will compete in the Kennedy American College Theatre Festival (ACTF) Jan 22-28 in Des Moines.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2017 Jan 9

Students to compete in American College Theatre Festival

Four Central students were nominated for the Irene Ryan Acting Competition for their outstanding performances in recent Central College theatre productions. The competition will take place in January at the American College Theatre Festival.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2016 Dec 1

Central Students Cast in "The Book Club Play"

Students star in "The Book Club Play" Nov. 16-19.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2016 Nov 9

Students cast in "Boeing-Boeing"

Central students are cast in a comedy play, "Boeing-Boeing."
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2016 Sep 19

Central artists present senior exhibit

Seniors Heidi Heckenberg and Cindy Williams will display the best of their work at Central in Mills Gallery April 25-May 13.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2016 Apr 18
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