Local students graduate from Central College

PELLA -- Central College recognized 249 graduates during Commencement 2025 on May 10, in Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium on Central's campus.

Drake Drish of Fairfield earned a bachelors degree cum laude majoring in Kinesiology .

Kaylee Peiffer of Packwood earned a bachelors degree cum laude majoring in Art and English.

Claire Pettit of Fairfield earned a bachelors degree summa cum laude majoring in Sociology.

Carson Zeitler of Milton earned a bachelors degree majoring in Business Management.

Nikolas Coble of Crawfordsville earned a bachelors degree majoring in Social Science .

Karsyn Lamm of Mt. Pleasant earned a bachelors degree magna cum laude majoring in Biology .

Kenna Lamm of Mt. Pleasant earned a bachelors degree majoring in Business Management .

Addison Parrott of Danville earned a bachelors degree magna cum laude majoring in Psychology and Sociology.

Drew Peterson of Mt. Pleasant earned a bachelors degree cum laude majoring in Engineering .

Chase Williamson of Mt. Pleasant earned a bachelors degree majoring in Kinesiology .

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.