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It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year in Pella, Iowa!

The holidays are a wonderful time to spend in Pella, whether you’re a Central student, alumni or simply just visiting the town!

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Bob Vermeer, Central College trustee emeritus

Bob Vermeer ’66, Trustee Emeritus, Dies at 78

It is with great sadness that the Central College community mourns the passing of Robert “Bob” Vermeer, a 1966 Central graduate and trustee emeritus, after a battle with cancer.

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Central College students enjoying coffee at Smokey Row in Pella.

Where Students Eat Off Campus

In addition to great dining options on campus, Lauren Brown ’24 dishes on Central students’ must-stop food, dessert and drink spots off campus.

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A float in the Tulip Time parade

A Touch of Holland

Ellie Roorda ’24 shares the scoop about Pella’s annual Tulip Time festival.

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Hailey Swan ’23 and friends at a Central Dutch football game.

Diary of a Transfer Student

Hailey Swan ’23 never dreamed her educational journey would turn into the ultimate college-to-career adventure.

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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.

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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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Grubb’s Premium Popping Corn Now Available at Pella Cinemas

Whether it’s on a date or a family outing, movie-goers can now savor the unique, quality taste of Grubb’s Premium Popping Corn at Pella Cinemas, owned and operated by Central College.

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Central RED Offers Look at Start of Liberty Street Kitchen

Central College’s Central RED Society will present “From the Beginning: The Liberty Street Kitchen Story” with Jake Warner during a virtual event at noon Thursday, Nov. 12.

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Central RED Plans Kickoff Celebration Event

Central College’s Central RED Society will hold a virtual 2020-21 kickoff celebration at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, with guest Milly Vande Kieft.

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