PELLA, IA (01/26/2015)(readMedia)-- The following students were named to the fall 2014 Central College dean's list:

Angela Allgood of Muscatine is the daughter of Jeff and Janet Allgood.

Daniel Dankert of Davenport is the son of Larry and Diane Dankert.

Miranda Ebeling of Muscatine is the daughter of Scott and Carol Ebeling.

Joseph Heath of Taylor Ridge is the son of Ronald and Lynn Heath.

Alicia Huegel of Bettendorf is the daughter of Tony and Debra Huegel.

Melissa Ketcham of Muscatine is the daughter of Raymond Ketcham.

Sydney Lunardi of Bettendorf is the daughter of Bruce and Marlene Lunardi.

Sarah Montgomery of Bettendorf is the daughter of Patrick and Jill Montgomery.

Lauren Parsons of Davenport is the daughter of Jerry Parsons and Lynn Welzenbach.

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.

Founded in 1853, Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private, residential four-year liberal arts college known for its academic rigor and strength in global experiential learning, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), sustainability education, athletics success and tradition, and leadership and service. Central continues to value its long-standing relationship with the Reformed Church in America that began in 1916. The college participates in NCAA Division III athletics and is a member of the Iowa Conference. Central is an active part of the Greater Des Moines region and just two minutes from Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake.

PELLA, IA (01/14/2014)(readMedia)-- The following students were named to the fall 2013 Central College dean's list:

Angela Allgood of Muscatine, majoring in business management, is the daughter of Jeff and Janet Allgood

Laura Callan of Clinton, majoring in art, is the daughter of Michael and Laurie Callan

Miranda Ebeling of Muscatine, majoring in athletic training, is the daughter of Scott and Carol Ebeling

Hannah Gettes of Clinton, majoring in communication studies, is the daughter of Eric and Lori Gettes

Tiffany Nguyen of Davenport, majoring in International studies-Latin American, is the daughter of Nathan and Minh Kimbrough

Austin O'Brien of Bettendorf, majoring in exercise science, is the son of Robert and Beth O'Brien

Ashley Ramker of Davenport, majoring in psychology, is the daughter of Michael and Linda Ramker

Abbey Strajack of Davenport, majoring in elemetary education, is the daughter of Michael and Leslie Strajack

Julie Wunder of Muscatine, majoring in athletic training, is the daughter of John Wunder

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.

Central College is a residential liberal arts college dedicated to the education of 1,500 undergraduate students. Guided by its ecumenical Christian tradition, the college community engages in vigorous, free, open inquiry in pursuit of academic excellence. Founded in 1853, the college is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America and NCAA Division III athletics.

Central is a recognized leader in study abroad as a result of its international, residential programs. Central College is located in Pella, Iowa, a thriving community of 10,000 two minutes from the state's largest lake and 40 minutes southwest of Des Moines. Please visit the college website at www.central.edu.

PELLA, IA (06/04/2013)(readMedia)-- The following students were named to the spring 2013 Central College dean's list:

Patricia Braun of Davenport, majoring in biology, Spanish and international studies-Latin American, is the daughter of Michael Braun and Elizabeth Braun

Miranda Ebeling of Muscatine, majoring in athletic training, is the daughter of Scott and Carol Ebeling

Hannah Gettes of Clinton, majoring in communication studies, is the daughter of Eric and Lori Gettes

Briana Haycraft of Eldridge, majoring in elementary education, is the daughter of Scott and Kimberly Haycraft

Joseph Heath of Taylor Ridge, majoring in actuarial science and economics, is the son of Ronald and Lynn Heath

Justine Jackovich of Eldridge, majoring in biology, is the daughter of Vincent and Denise Jackovich

Melissa Ketcham of Muscatine, majoring in computer science and mathematics, is the daughter of Raymond Ketcham

Maaike Mielenhausen of Davenport, majoring in elementary education, is the daughter of Steve and Belinda Mielenhausen

Tiffany Nguyen of Davenport, majoring in international studies-Latin American, is the daughter of Nathan and Minh Kimbrough

Ashley Ramker of Davenport, majoring in psychology, is the daughter of Michael and Linda Ramker

Allison Redman of Davenport, majoring in elementary education, is the daughter of Michael and Ann Redman

Samantha Scheckel of Bettendorf, majoring in art, is the daughter of Marty and Jane Scheckel

Andrew Weaks of Fulton, majoring in accounting and actuarial science, is the son of Ron and Sharon Weaks

Treaver Willis of Muscatine, majoring in athletic training, is the son of Teresa Willis

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.

Central College is a residential liberal arts college dedicated to the education of 1,500 undergraduate students. Guided by its ecumenical Christian tradition, the college community engages in vigorous, free, open inquiry in pursuit of academic excellence. Founded in 1853, the college is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America and NCAA Division III athletics.

Central is a recognized leader in study abroad as a result of its international, residential programs. Central College is located in Pella, Iowa, a thriving community of 10,000 two minutes from the state's largest lake and 40 minutes southwest of Des Moines. Please visit the college website at www.central.edu.

PELLA, (10/02/2012)(readMedia)-- Emily Huegel, a native of Bettendorf and a senior at Central College, was voted Central's homecoming queen. Huegel is majoring in elementary education with endorsements in special education, reading and coaching. After graduating, she hopes to work with at an elementary school with special education students.

Huegelplays on the volleyball team and is involved in Campus Ministries leadership, and FCA leadership. She also works in the Central College admission office.

Each year, Central seniors are invited to nominate three men and three women from the senior class to represent Central on the homecoming court. The top five women and men are selected.

This year, the queen candidates also included Cara Soukup, Alyssa Schwartz, Liz Clancy and Morgan Remick. The king candidates were Tyler Mason, Gary Sorich, Ben Fry, Jack Flaherty and Cameron Van Kooten.

Huegel and Jack Flaherty were chosen by the enitre student body as queen and king.

Central College is a private, four-year, residential, liberal arts college in Pella, Iowa. Central's academic program offers 39 majors leading to a bachelor's degree along with pre-professional programs and advising. Central was recognized in the 2012 U.S.News & World Report's annual rankings of the best liberal arts colleges in the nation.

More information about Central College is available at www.central.edu or by calling 877-462-3687.