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.
(see more)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.
Central Students to Perform in Concerto Aria Concert
12 Central College students, as part of the College Community Orchestra, will perform in the Concerto Aria Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 14, in Douwstra Auditorium.
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2019 Mar 22
Central Students to Perform in "Night of Broadway"
30 Central College students will perform in "Night of Broadway," an evening of Brodway's greatest solos and ensembles, at 7 p.m. Monday, April 15, in Douwstra Auditorium.
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2019 Mar 21
Central College Students Participate in Rock-A-Pella
61 Central College students are taking part in Rock-A-Pella, the A Cappella Choir's annual fundraiser, at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at Cox-Snow Music Center.
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2019 Mar 21
Students to Perform in Jazz Band Concert
10 Central College students will perform in the Jazz Band Concert on April 12 in Cox-Snow Music Center.
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2019 Mar 20
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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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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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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2019 Mar 11
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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2019 Mar 19
Student Profile - Kelly Cavner
Kelly Cavner '19 entered her senior year at Central College with a corporate software engineer job waiting for her after graduation.
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2019 Feb 20
Central College Students Named to Dean's List
More than 360 students earned a spot on the fall 2018 dean's list for Central College. The honor is awarded to full-time students who achieve a 3.5 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 scale while taking 12 or more graded credit hours for the semester.
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2019 Feb 14
Ski Club Visits Colorado, Learns About Sustainability
15 Central College students took part in a Ski Club trip in December to Aspen, Colorado. Led by club advisor Sara Shuger Fox, the trip highlighted sustainability education.
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2019 Feb 5
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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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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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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2019 Jan 28
Seniors Graduate From Central College
33 Central College students graduated with bachelor's degrees in December 2018.
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2018 Dec 20
Fall 2018 Undergraduate Research Symposium
More than 180 Central College students presented academic research at the Fall 2018 Undergraduate Research Symposium.
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2018 Dec 12
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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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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2018 Oct 26
Central College Honors Geisler Penquite Scholars
Eight Central College education majors were awarded a Geisler Penquite scholarship at the Geisler Penquite Foundation luncheon this fall.
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2018 Nov 19
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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2018 Oct 5