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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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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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2021 Summer Youth Internship Program participants.

Central Awarded Summer Youth Internship Grant for Information Technology

Future Ready Iowa granted Central College a $9,099 Summer Youth Internship Program grant to support information technology specialist certification to prepare students for IT careers.

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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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Sara Shuger Fox

Professor Sara Shuger Fox Recognized for Mentorship of Underrepresented Students

Sara Shuger Fox, associate professor of kinesiology, has received the 2021 Research Mentor Award from The Organization for Tropical Studies for her mentorship of underrepresented students through the National Science Foundation’s Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates Program.

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Central Honors Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Central will begin the Spring 2022 semester by honoring the spirit and work of Martin Luther King, Jr. on Jan. 17.

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Central College Top Stories 2021 graphic

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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