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.
Students Inducted Into Central NSLS Chapter
50 Central College students were inducted into the college's chapter of The National Society of Leadership and Success during an April ceremony.
Leadership -
2019 May 29
Seniors Graduate From Central College
198 Central College students graduated with bachelor's degrees in May 2019.
Graduation -
2019 May 22
Central College Psychology Students Present Capstone Research Projects
Fifteen Central College psychology students presented their capstone research projects.
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2019 May 20
Central College Students Present Senior Honors Thesis Projects
Seven Central College students presented their Senior Honors Thesis projects May 9.
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2019 May 14
Central College Students Win Theatre Awards
Central College's Theatre Department was honored earlier this year with 10 awards at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Region 5 event in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Three current students took home awards for their work on "Blithe Spirit."
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2019 May 3
Central College A Cappella Choir Heads Out on Midwest Tour
54 Central College students will perform with the A Cappella Choir on its Midwest Tour that will make nine stops over six days from May 20-26 in Southern Iowa and the Kansas City area.
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2019 Apr 29
Central Names Creative Writing Contest Winners
10 Central College students were named winners of its 2019 Creative Writing Contest.
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2019 Apr 24
Central Seniors to Showcase Art Projects
Four Central College students will present their final art projects during the Senior Thesis Exhibit beginning Wednesday, April 24, at the Mills Gallery in the Lubbers Center for Visual Arts. The senior exhibit runs through Friday, May 10, and features works by Danielle Eisentrager, Katelyn Gorrell, Catalina Valdez and Hannah Van Weelden.
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2019 Apr 18
Central Students Present at Iowa Human Rights Research Conference
Five Central College students made presentations April 13 at the Iowa Human Rights Research Conference at the University of Iowa College of Law in Iowa City, Iowa.
Academic competition -
2019 Apr 16
Central College A Cappella Choir Performs Pre-Tour Concert
62 Central College students in the A Cappella Choir will take part in its Pre-Tour Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 12, in Douwstra Auditorium. The choir will perform to launch its Midwest Tour that will make six stops from May 20-26 in the Kansas City area. The event is free and open to the public.
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2019 Apr 16
Central Students to Perform in Flute Ensemble Recital
Six Central College students will perform in the Flute Ensemble Recital at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, in the Chapel on Central's campus.
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2019 Apr 12
Central Students to Perform in Symphonic Wind Ensemble
35 Central College students will perform in the Symphonic Wind Ensemble at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 28, in Douwstra Auditorium.
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2019 Apr 12
Central Students to Perform in Percussion Extravaganza
20 Central College students are part of the Percussion Extravaganza at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27 in Douwstra Auditorium. Scheduled to perform are the Percussion Ensemble, Flying Pans Steel Band and the Dutch Boom.
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2019 Apr 11
Central Students to Perform in ALMA Concert
Six Central College students will perform in the ALMA Concert set for 8 p.m. Friday, April 26, in the Cox-Snow Music Center.
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2019 Apr 11
Central Students to Present at Midwestern Psychological Association Conference
25 Central College students will present their research projects at the 91st Annual Midwestern Psychological Association Conference from April 11-13 in Chicago.
Academic competition -
2019 Mar 29
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 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
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
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.
Graduation -
2018 Dec 20