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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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Central College Students to Perform in Flute and Percussion Ensemble

Eight Central College students will perform Dec. 4 in "An Evening of Flute and Percussion" in Douwstra Auditorium.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2019 Dec 2

Central College Students Perform in Jazz Band Concert

11 Central College students performed Nov. 15 in the Jazz Band Concert in Cox-Snow Music Center. The performance also featured New York City guest artist Thana Alexa.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2019 Nov 21

Central College Students Perform in November ALMA Concert

Nine Central College students performed Nov. 6 in the ALMA Concert in Cox-Snow Music Center.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2019 Nov 21

Central College Students Perform in Flying Pans Steel Band Concerts

29 students are members of the Flying Pans Steel Band at Central College. The group performed its "Steel Graffiti" show Nov. 1-3 in Douwstra Auditorium and will perform its "Caribbean Christmas" show at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, in the Vermeer Banquet Room of Graham Conference Center.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2019 Nov 20

Central College Students to Participate In Production of 'Illusions'

Eight Central College students will participate in the production of Ivan Viripaev's dark comedy "Illusions." The play runs Nov. 19-23 in Mr. B Studio in the Kruidenier Theatre.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2019 Nov 18

Central College A Cappella Choir Tours Central Iowa

53 Central College students will perform with the A Cappella Choir on its Central Iowa tour that will make four stops over three days from Nov. 8-10. Several performances are free and open to the public.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2019 Nov 7

Central College Students Take EAM Trip to Chicago

12 Central College students participated in an Economics, Accounting and Business Management (EAM) trip Oct. 24-26 to Chicago. The students made site visits to Chicago Transit Authority, Walgreens' corporate headquarters and ABN AMRO Clearing.
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Business/professional - 2019 Oct 29

Central College Students Participate In Production of 'Rumors'

12 Central College students participated in the production of Neil Simon's hilarious farce "Rumors." The play ran Oct. 2-5 in the Kruidenier Theatre.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2019 Oct 16

Central College Students Attend Peace Summit in Mexico

Five Central College students attended the 17th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates, which was held Sept. 19-22 in Merida, Mexico.
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Study Abroad - 2019 Oct 11

Central College Students Perform in Steel Pans Concert During Homecoming

29 Central College students performed in the Steel Pans Concert on Sept. 29 in Douwstra Auditorium as part of Homecoming 2019 festivities.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2019 Oct 10

Symphonic Wind Ensemble Performs During Central College's Homecoming

33 Central College students took part in the Symphonic Wind Ensemble's performance on Sept. 29 in Douwstra Auditorium as part of Homecoming 2019 festivities.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2019 Oct 10

Central College Students Perform in ALMA Concert During Homecoming

13 Central College students performed in the ALMA Concert on Sept. 27 in Douwstra Auditorium as part of Homecoming 2019 festivities.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2019 Oct 10

Central College A Cappella Choir, Chamber Singers Perform during Homecoming

49 Central College students took part in a concert by the A Cappella Choir and Chamber Singers on Sept. 28 in Douwstra Auditorium as part of Homecoming 2019 festivities.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2019 Oct 10

Central Announces 2019 Top Scholarship Winners

Central College is proud to announce this year's recipients of full-tuition Kuyper Scholarships and Rolscreen Scholarships, the most prestigious awards granted at the college.
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Scholarship - 2019 Sep 13

Central College Students Named to Dean's List

Central College has announced that 16 students who studied abroad in the Spring 2019 semester have earned spots on the dean's list. 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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Who's Who - 2019 Aug 29

Central College Students Named to Dean's List

More than 275 students earned a spot on the Spring 2019 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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Dean's List - 2019 Jun 26

Student profile - Sara Tallman

Sara Tallman '20 is competitive, on and off field at Central College.
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Achievement (Other) - 2019 Jun 19

Central College Professor and Alumnae Present at Willa Cather Seminar

K.E. Daft and Hannah Marcum Wells, Central College alumnae, joined Josh Dolezal, professor of English, in presenting at the 17th International Willa Cather Seminar. "Unsettling Cather: Differences + Dislocations" was held June 17-21 at Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia.
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Achievement (Other) - 2019 Jul 16

Student Profile - Kurt Sernett

Kurt Sernett '21 is managing three majors while attending Central College.
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Achievement (Other) - 2019 Jun 19

Student Profile - Savanna Henning

Savanna Henning '20 studies bats and discovers herself.
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Who's Who - 2019 Jun 19

Student Profile - Cheyanna Jennings

Cheyanna Jennings '20 balances academics, athletics, and Army National Gaurd.
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Achievement (Other) - 2019 Jun 19

Student Profile - Hannah Cross

Hannah Cross '19 leaves Central College ready for her next adventure in London.
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Achievement (Other) - 2019 Jun 19

Student profile - Ed Henning

Ed Henning '20 balances academics, athletics and being a country music star while at Cenrtal College.
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Achievement (Other) - 2019 Jun 19

Central Students Earn Leadership Awards

Central College honored nine students during its annual Student Leaderships Award and Recognition program April 28.
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Achievement (Other) - 2019 May 29

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.
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Leadership - 2019 May 29

Seniors Graduate From Central College

198 Central College students graduated with bachelor's degrees in May 2019.
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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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Achievement (Other) - 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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Achievement (Other) - 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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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 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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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2019 Apr 29
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