
PELLA, IOWA (November 25, 2024) — Central College welcomed 156 students to its Fall Scholar Days where prospective students compete for scholarships.
Rylie Kuhle of Coal Valley (61240)
Deshawn Rucker of Rock Island (61201)
Braylon Thomsen of Carbon Cliff (61239)
Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private college known for its active student body, academic rigor, and athletics success. Our students learn collaboratively with supportive educators who share a commitment to intellectual engagement, personal growth, career readiness, and civic involvement. Founded in 1853 and shaped by its Christian heritage, the college of 1,100 students participates in NCAA Division III athletics and is a member of the American Rivers Conference. Central is an active part of the Greater Des Moines region and just minutes from Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake.