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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Karen Tumlinson, vice president for finance and administration and treasurer at Central College

President Putnam Appoints Karen Tumlinson as Central’s VPFA/Treasurer

Central College President Mark Putnam has announced his appointment of Karen Tumlinson as vice president for finance and administration and treasurer of the college.

Professor Linda Laine Appointed Faculty Fellow for Interdisciplinary and Faculty-Led Programs

Linda Laine, Kenneth J. Weller Distinguished Professor of the Liberal Arts and professor of communication studies at Central, has been appointed as Faculty Fellow for Interdisciplinary and Faculty-led Programs at the college.