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Marion County Bank Pledges $30K to Central College’s Douwstra Renovations

Marion County Bank stepped into Central College’s Douwstra Auditorium spotlight when it pledged $30,000 to continue momentum for the phase II renovations.

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Central Commencement Celebrates Graduates

Central College celebrated 216 graduates during the May 14, 2022, Commencement program.

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Dean Furness and Lori Witt

Central College Honors Furness and Witt at Commencement

Central College honored Dean Furness, a 1994 graduate, and Lori Witt, associate professor of history, during its Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 14.

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Central College’s Central RED Society to Present “Liberal Arts in Prison Program”

Central College’s Central RED Society will present “Liberal Arts in Prison Program” with Emily Guenther on Tuesday, May 24.

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Mark Putnam, Fritz Maytag and Ken Maytag

Central College’s Paulina Mena and Fred Maytag Family Foundation Honored by Iowa Campus Compact

Iowa Campus Compact selected two nominations for Central College for the the Presidents’ Civic Engagement Leadership Award and Presidents’ Community Partner Award.

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Steffanie Bonnstetter

Central College’s Bonnstetter Earns Red Rock Area Top 10 Under 40 Award

Central received recognition with two Best of Red Rock Awards — Red Rock Area Top 10 Under 40 and Best Caterer.

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Grace and Allan Braskamp

The Joy of Giving – Family Style

The seven Braskamp siblings share a common passion — to honor their parents. A $700,000 endowment has been established in honor of their parents, Grace and Allan Braskamp.

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Central Students at Hoo-Rah Day 2022

Central College Raises $340,000 on Hoo-Rah Day

Central College’s Hoo-Rah Day raised $339,583 on April 12 to help support student scholarships and programs.

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Central’s Top Stories of 2021

Central College had a lot to celebrate in 2021. As we look ahead to a new year with optimism and purpose, we look back at some of the most impactful Central stories of 2021.

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Central Receives Gift from Estate of Newton Resident Helen Diehl

Central received a gift of more than $860,000 from the estate of Helen Diehl, a longtime friend of the college, to make a Central education possible for students from Jasper County, Iowa.

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