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Students packing meals for Meals for the Heartland.

1853 Challenge Gives Lift to Hoo-Rah Day Festivities

Central’s 1853 Challenge encourages participants to commit to movement and service for Hoo-Rah Day, April 8, 2026.

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Rosalie DeWall Park, a 1960 Central graduate

Legacy Gift Supports Central College’s Future

Rosalie DeWall Park, a 1960 Central graduate, designated a portion of her estate to Central.

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Central classroom for Civitas class.

Central Family Exceeds Giving Tuesday Goal Again

Central friends and family raised more than $101,000 for Central students on Giving Tuesday.

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Nathan Smith, Class of 2026, collaborated with Iwan Williams, executive director of retail management,

Strong Relationships and Values Secure Generous Gift to Central College

Fred Maytag Family Foundation funds renovations to namesake Maytag Student Center.

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John Robert Bylsma, a 1959 Central graduate

John R. Bylsma Estate Gift Creates Endowed Scholarship at Central

Central alumnus establishes scholarship and honors family history with the college.

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Katie Wilson ’23 giving instructions for mat making.

Central Students Plan for a Season of Gratitude

Central students put their gratitude into action.

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Group of donors at Poortinga Family Court dedication.

Central College, City of Pella and Poortinga Family Serve Up New Courts

Central celebrates the new Poortinga Family Courts for tennis and pickleball.

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Noel Cover Foundation Board

Noel Cover Foundation Sunsets Operations with $943,250 Gift to Central College

The Noel Cover Foundation board dispersed its final gift to Central.

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Ellen Rempe Hamilton '61

New Endowed Scholarship Honors Legacy of Pioneering Woman in Science

Bequest honors women in scientific research.

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John Roslien, Sheri Timmer Roslien, 1988 Central graduate, Maurine Timmer and the late Gary Timmer, 1955 Central graduate

New Endowment Honors Legacy of Professor John Roslien

Central’s legacy to honor past employees endures.

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