Front Row (left to right): Elaina Wadzinski, Cameron Halbur, Delaney Hefke, Miranda Rieken, Starr Bradley, Kendall Medinger, Kyra Cordes, Alison Egger, and Elizabeth Daleske. Back Row (left to right): Logan McDole, Maison Brandt, Madison DeBruin, George Monreal, Liam Mistlebauer, Sylvia Masumura, and Emilie Bates

PELLA, IOWA (May 12, 2026) — Andrew Jones, Class of 2028 from Moline, was one of 33 Central College students inducted into the college's chapter of The National Society of Leadership and Success.

Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private college known for its active student body, academic rigor, and athletics success. Ranked the N° 2 Best Value College in Iowa by Niche.com, Central offers a learning environment with supportive educators committed 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. 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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