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TUESDAY, FEB. 3, 2026

 

Our Central College family has shown resilience as we weathered the recent cold blast across half of the country. To bring some warmth to your winter days, we thought you might enjoy a look back at a sunny 2025 Commencement ceremony. We look forward to another great Commencement in a few short months!

You are invited to Commencement for the Class of 2026 at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 16, at Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium. Mike Main, M.D., cardiologist, Central trustee and 1987 graduate, will give the keynote address.

Until then, February offers many activities for the Central family to enjoy! Laugh and tap your toes at the visual and performing arts’ production of First Date, Feb. 26 to March 1. The Iowa Honors Band will hold a concert on campus 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7. The High School Bandfest Honor performance will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, and Singfest Honor Choir concert will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24. 

February is also a busy month for Central athletics. Cheer on our student-athletes as they compete in baseball, basketball, softball, track and field, tennis and wrestling. With so many options, be sure to check out the events calendar for details. 

 
John Bylsma '59

LASTING IMPRESSION

Central alumnus John R. Bylsma established an endowed scholarship with his estate gift and honored a family history with the college.

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two wrestlers on mat

WE’RE ON TV!

Need something to do this evening, Feb. 3? Tune in to Iowa PBS’s College Wrestling at 7 p.m. CT to watch the men’s Central wrestling team. 

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Big Red and student holding sign that reads I heart Big Red

HOO-RAH DAY — APRIL 8

It’s time to prepare for Hoo-Rah Day!! Start your 1853 Challenge and plan how you will celebrate everything Central on Wednesday, April 8. 

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IN THE NEWS

Harry Smith ’73 [READ TIME: 9 min 25 sec]

Reggie Kumrow ’77 [READ TIME: 4 min 30 sec]

Mark Putnam [LISTEN TIME: 17 min]

 

CONTACT US

Send us your updates, good news and any questions or comments!

Sunny Gonzales Eighmy ’99
Vice President for Advancement
641-628-5272

Michelle Wilke
Senior Director of Development and Engagement
641-628-5281

Mary Benedict
Director of Engagement and Stewardship
641-628-7641

Kathy Cashen Thomspon ’87
Director of Development
641-628-5186

 
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