Spring 2023 Issue
Past Issues
For the Love of Sports
Athletics
Central College students have a lot going on. Thea Lunning ’23 is no stranger to involvement opportunities on campus, and it’s her love for all she does that drives her.
Story: Larry Happel ’81
April 14, 2023
Love Through the Decades
Just like the Central College experience, each Central love story is unique. Small class sizes can lead to all sorts of strong relationships — even marriage!
Story: Brittany Carlson Prokupek ’16 and Cyvannah Vecchio
April 14, 2023
Central College Sweethearts
A Dutch Letter is sweet, but a Central love story is even sweeter.
Story: Brittany Carlson Prokupek ’16
April 14, 2023
That’s Curious
An ambition for lifelong learning embraces curiosity, engages in community and explores widely. This is what opens doors for a lifetime.
Mark Putnam, Central College President
April 14, 2023
Heart Work
Central College faculty share details about their courses that teach interpersonal strategies to better cultivate connections.
Story: Erin Kamp | Photos: Paul Joy
April 14, 2023
Home: Defined
Parting Shot: Lucas ’16 and Makaye Smith Hamilton ’15 redefining “home” with their children.
Story and Photo: Makaye Smith Hamilton ’15
April 14, 2023
In Memorium: Tony Bethards ’72
In Memoriam
Longtime Central College employee Tony Bethards ’72, passes.
April 14, 2023
Letter to the Editor – Spring 2023
Read the latest letters to the editor submissions.
April 14, 2023
Deepest Appreciation
Sally Anderson ’69 created two endowed scholarships at Central College honoring long-time employees of the college: Alice Lammers and Harriet Heusinkveld ’39.
Story: Jeanette Budding | Photos: Paul Joy
April 14, 2023
The Life and Stories of Arend D. Lubbers
Arend (Don) Lubbers, former Central College president, came to Pella as a three-year-old and went on to serve the college as the youngest collegiate president in the nation at that time.
Story: Cyvannah Vecchio
April 4, 2023