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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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Chemistry students set record in original research

22 Central College students are setting a record. They're filling the labs with Central's largest-ever number of chemistry researchers.
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Research / Grant - 2015 Feb 19

Record number presenting at psychology conference

38 psychology students were accepted to present their scholarly research at the annual Midwestern Psychological Association (MPA) conference in Chicago.
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 Mar 23

Local student participates in comedic opera

15 students were a part of Central's adaptation of the comedic Gilbert and Sullivan opera "Trial by Jury."
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2015 Feb 18

Central students perform Shakespeare classic

Central students perform a contemporary production of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew" March 4, 5, 6, and 7.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2015 Feb 16

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

Local students named to Central College dean's list

The following students were named to the fall 2014 Central College dean's list:
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Honors List - 2015 Jan 26

Local students present at Scholarship Celebration Day

Area students will present during Undergraduate Scholarship Celebration Day, held Dec. 11 at Central College. The event will provide students with the opportunity to showcase their research and projects in a variety of disciplines.
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Achievement (Other) - 2014 Dec 10

Local students studying abroad

Eighty-three Central College students will study abroad this spring.
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Study Abroad - 2014 Nov 25

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

Local students studying abroad

Twenty-four Central College students are currently studying abroad.
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Study Abroad - 2014 Nov 21

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

Jordan Strumpfer maps Central College

Environmental studies major Jordan Strumpfer '15 is using GIS technology to map Central's campus.
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Student Excellence - 2014 Nov 13

Rachel Frana helps Des Moines food pantries expand

Environmental studies major Rachel Frana '15 is using GIS mapping technology to help food pantries identify underserved areas of Des Moines.
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Community Service - 2014 Nov 13

Central students perform in Pulitzer Prize-winning drama

Nine students are part of Central College's production of "Rabbit Hole," the 2007 Pulitzer Prize-winning drama.
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Who's Who - 2014 Nov 12

Local students tour with Central College jazz band

Area students will perform across Iowa and tour in Mexico with Central College jazz band.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2014 Nov 12

Local students tour with Symphonic Wind Ensemble

Area students will perform across Iowa and tour in Mexico with Central College's Symphonic Wind Ensemble.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2014 Nov 12

Local students tour with A Cappella Choir

Area students will perform across the Midwest with Central College's 60-voice A Cappella Choir.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2014 Nov 10

Local students elected Central College leaders

Area students have been elected to leadership positions in student government at Central College.
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Student Government - 2014 Nov 5

Melissa Ketcham completes research program

Ketcham, a senior from Muscatine, Iowa, discovered her love for computer science and completed a computer science Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) through the National Science Foundation.
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Internship - 2014 Nov 3

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

Locals students earn Pella Rolscreen Fellowships

Area students earned $25,000 Pella Rolscreen Fellowships from Central College.
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Scholarship - 2014 Oct 20

Local students earn Central College presidential scholarships

Area students earn presidential scholarships from Central College for their commitment to high academic achievement.
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Scholarship - 2014 Oct 20

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

Kate Huisman an intern for nonprofit Hope Haven

Kate Huisman '16, an elementary education and Spanish major from Sioux Center, Iowa, worked for nonprofit Hope Haven in Rock Valley this summer.
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Internship - 2014 Sep 29

Students honored for original communication research

Elizabeth Carman '15 and Raegan Zetterlund '16, communication studies majors at Central College, presented original research on smartphones and families at the Iowa Communication Association conference on Sept. 19. Their paper was recognized as one of the top undergraduate submissions.
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Research / Grant - 2014 Sep 29

Brett Rozeboom completes medical internship in Cameroon

Brett Rozeboom '16 was as well prepared as he could be for his six-week medical internship in Cameroon. A biology major from Sioux Center, Iowa, Rozeboom spent nine months planning the trip with the Luke Society of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This organization provides support to indigenous Christian medical directors in more than 30 countries around the world.
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Internship - 2014 Sep 22

Local students named to Central College dean's list

The following students were named to the spring 2014 Central College dean's list:
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Honors List - 2014 Jul 9
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