07 Jan 2025

Local Students Named to Central College's Dean's List

By Jeanette Budding

PELLA, IOWA (January 7, 2025) — Central College recognized 432 students named to the Fall 2024 Dean's List.

The honor is awarded to full-time students who achieve a 3.5 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale while taking twelve or more graded credit hours for the semester.

Kylie Meyer, Class of 2028, from Andalusia (61232).

Alexander Zarlatanes, Class of 2028, from Taylor Ridge (61284).

20 Dec 2024

Local Students Named to Central College Dean's List

By Jeanette Budding

PELLA, IOWA (December 20, 2024) — Central College recognized 411 students named to the Fall 2024 Dean's List.

The honor is awarded to full-time students who achieve a 3.5 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale while taking twelve or more graded credit hours for the semester.

Emily Beldock, Class of 2025, from Davenport (52807).

Andrew Cotty, Class of 2026, from Geneseo (61254).

Lucas Crawford, Class of 2025, from Eldridge (52748).

26 Nov 2024

Silas Harris of Muscatine, Iowa, Among Participants in Central College's Performance of Holiday Classic

By Jeanette Budding

PELLA, IOWA (November 26, 2024) — Silas Harris of Muscatine, Class of 2025, was a member of the Central Theatre's performance of A Christmas Carol, November 13-16, 2024.

Central Theatre welcomes all students to participate in productions. Central offers a musical theatre major.

25 Nov 2024

Central College Scholar Day Participants

By Jeanette Budding

PELLA, IOWA (November 25, 2024) — Central College welcomed 156 students to its Fall Scholar Days where prospective students compete for scholarships.

Rylie Kuhle of Coal Valley (61240)

Deshawn Rucker of Rock Island (61201)

Braylon Thomsen of Carbon Cliff (61239)

22 Nov 2024

Local Students Among Central College Music Ensemble Participanta

By Jeanette Budding

PELLA, IOWA (November 22, 2024) — Central College welcomes students to music ensembles.

Anna L Dennis of Davenport (52802) Class of 2027, is a Central College A Capella choir member, singing in the alto section. Dennis is also participating in the Symphonic Wind Ensemble at Central College, playing the percussion.

Aiden M Doe of Bettendorf (52722) Class of 2025, is a Central College A Capella choir member, singing in the bass section.

14 Oct 2024

Local Enrolled Among Central College Students Who are Learning While Doing Service

By Jeanette Budding

PELLA, IOWA (October 14, 2024) — Pillars of a Central College education are community service and civic engagement. In Fall 2024, Central students participate in a community-engaged learning opportunity to build civic engagement.

Raegan Downing of Muscatine (52761) is helping Pella Public Libray-Geri-Fit Program in Pella, Iowa. Downing is in the Class of 2025.

20 Sep 2024

Geisler-Penquite Foundation Announces $9 Million Gift to Central College

By Jeanette Budding

Geisler-Penquite Foundation awards $9 million to Central College. From left: Michelle Wilkie, Noreen Otto, John Roslien, Sheri Timmer Roslien ('88), Gary Timmer ('55), Maurine Timmer, Dan Skokan, Eric Sickler ('83), Jen Diers, and Mark Putnam

PELLA, IOWA (September 20, 2024) — The Geisler-Penquite Foundation awards more than $9 million to Central College, the largest single gift to Central in the college's history.

01 Jul 2024

Central College Wins Gold in Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Awards

By Jeanette Budding

PELLA, IOWA (July 1, 2024) — Central College received a gold award in the Council for Advancement and Support of Education's Circle of Excellence Awards. The award-winning entry was "Forever Dutch Lager" in the marketing/marketing initiatives for a staff of ten to 25 category.

05 Jun 2024

Local Central College Students Receive Alpha Zeta Mu Honors

By Jeanette Budding

PELLA, IOWA (June 5, 2024) — Central College recognized students who earned Alpha Zeta Mu honors in the Spring 2024 semester.

Layken Bytnar of Bettendorf (52722) Class of 2024.

Peyton Bytnar of Bettendorf (52722) Class of 2024.

Lucas Crawford of Eldridge (52748) Class of 2025.

Emmy Holthe of Muscatine (52761) Class of 2026.

Samantha Scott of Davenport (52807) Class of 2025.

30 May 2024

Central College Commencement Recognition Class of 2024

By Jeanette Budding

PELLA, IOWA (May 30, 2024) — Central College recognized 232 graduates during Commencement 2024 on Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium on the Central campus. Recognized were:

Clayton Hunn, Muscatine, earned a Bachelor's degree in August 2023 majoring in Music.

Lauren Wall, Donahue, earned a Bachelor's degree, cum laude, in December 2023 majoring in Biology.

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