Meet Central Students
The Perks of Pella
There's a lot to love about Pella, Iowa — the home of Central College. Come along with Scott Siepker, the "Iowa Nice Guy," as he takes us to some of our students’ favorite spots around town!
Central Found My Heart
For DelTon Alexander ’24, his college fate was determined by the flip of a coin, and thankfully that coin brought him to Central!
Setbacks Spark a New Dream
Thomas Spoehr ’22 embraced the challenge of track and field after his basketball career was cut short.
Life Loves On
The college’s relationship with Fred Maytag and the Fred Maytag Family Foundation has helped shape the experience of students at the college, like Amber Reysack ’25, for generations.
Becoming Madolyn
The Central College experience looks different for everyone, but Madolyn Clark Johnson ’22 couldn’t help but grow here.
More in Store
Bigger isn’t always better — and time at Central College proved that for Makenna Hall ’23.
Miss Amazing
Bella from Pella is breaking educational barriers for future students.
A Scientist and a Scholar
2021 Goldwater Scholar Cameron Coles ’22 paves a promising future in STEM.
Mane Fan on Campus
Meet Big Red, Central College's mascot! Big Red is the "mane" fan on campus, and comes from a long line of Central mascots.
Multi-Talented Leader
Former Central College student body president Yana Rouse ’21 balances leadership, academics and campus life.