Stacey Buresh Mueggenberg 1999

In December, the Professional Women’s Network of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, named Stacey as the PWN 2016 Woman of the Year. A member of the organization […]

Dec 19, 2016 | 0 Comments

Ian Michel 2013

Ian and Kathryn Hoemann of Madison were married Aug. 13 in Des Moines. In December Ian received his master’s of education from Drake University and […]

Dec 19, 2016 | 0 Comments

Zach ’11 and Megan Gray Elsbecker 2012

Megan – I currently work for On With Life in Ankeny, Iowa. I was able to use my background in psychology to help people who […]

Dec 14, 2016 | 0 Comments

Nick Marinkovich 2013

Nick Marinkovich (’13) graduated from The John Marshall Law School (J.D., cum laude) in May 2016. Upon passage of the Illinois Bar Exam in July […]

Nov 30, 2016 | 0 Comments

Beau Williams 2012

Beau is the assistant varsity football coach, middle school basketball coach and substitute teacher at The American School in Chofu-shi, where wife Christine Lundgren-Williams ’12 […]

Nov 23, 2016 | 0 Comments

Katherine Vocelka Osborn 2001

At the Missouri Optometric Association Convention held in Branson in October, Katherine was named Missouri Young OD of the Year. Katherine is an optometrist at […]

Nov 23, 2016 | 0 Comments

Michelle Zinke 1995

Received a 2016 Mayor’s Art Award – Artscene Backstage Award, which recognizes extraordinary service to the arts behind-the-scenes efforts in a celebration held in June. […]

Nov 23, 2016 | 0 Comments

Kevin Stittsworth 1995

His second album “Joy to the World” which features piano arrangements of favorite Christmas Songs is available for digital download at ITunes, Spotify, Google Play […]

Nov 23, 2016 | 0 Comments

Brad Pluth 1998

Was among 100 instructors under 40-years-old to be named “Best Young Teachers in American 2016 by Golf Digest. Brad is a golf achievement coach at […]

Nov 23, 2016 | 0 Comments

Dominic ’10 and Sarah Benson Baldi 2013

Sarah taught German at the University of Missouri while attending grad school. She also has volunteered her time helping refugees work toward gaining citizenship by […]

Nov 22, 2016 | 0 Comments

Amanda Higgins 2014

Amanda graduated in July from ICCC and has since passed her boards for Radiology Technician. She lives in Titonka, Iowa and is employed full-time at […]

Oct 21, 2016 | 0 Comments

Stephanie Liebe Liebhart 2008

After 8 years living and working abroad, Stephanie has returned to the states with husband Rob to teach Spanish at Sanford Middle School in Minneapolis. […]

Oct 21, 2016 | 0 Comments

Curry Pikkaart 1971

Recently authored a second book entitled “When the Going Gets Tough…Turn Your Stumbling Blocks Into Stepping Stones,” a study of the life of Joseph from […]

Oct 21, 2016 | 0 Comments

Jacob Dreyer 2011

As a student at Central, I worked for Larry Happel in the sports information department. I decided I wanted to work in collegiate athletics and […]

Oct 19, 2016 | 0 Comments

Nick Reed 2007

Nick Reed ’07 along with wife Lyndi Beeman Reed ’08 and daughter Hannah relocated to Turkey, where Nick works for iSPORTSi in Central Turkey. In […]

Oct 4, 2016 | 0 Comments

Sarah Benson Baldi 2013

Sarah Benson ’13 and Dominic Baldi ’10 were married Aug. 13. In September the couple moved to Germany, where Sarah began her position at the […]

Oct 4, 2016 | 0 Comments

Morgan Gray Kreiser 2014

I first met Robert in the fall of my sophomore year in room 228 in the Weller Center when he a student instructor in my […]

Oct 4, 2016 | 0 Comments

Renee Sedlacek 2005

I am the director of community engaged learning at Drake University. Building upon my service-learning experiences at Central, I have spent my entire career leading […]

Sep 14, 2016 | 1 Comment

Howard Feitel, Jr. 1994

I was recently promoted to a Smart Money Financial Coach with BALANCE/Consumer Credit Counseling Service where I have worked for the past 20 years. I […]

Sep 10, 2016 | 0 Comments

Donna Decker Hefner 1991

I received my paraprofessional license from the IL State Board of Education in June 2016. I am now employed by Elim Christian Services school in […]

Sep 6, 2016 | 0 Comments

Emily McPherson Bull 2010

Emily McPherson ’10 and Colin Bull of Des Moines were married at the Black Forest B&B outside of Colorado Springs, CO., on June 11. Emily […]

Aug 30, 2016 | 0 Comments

Harold Hynick 1987

An associate professor of theater at Missouri Valley College, Harold is the recipient of the John McCallum Excellence in Teaching Award, which was presented to […]

Aug 30, 2016 | 0 Comments

Jeff and Janna Koskamp Kisner 1977

Jeff retired from 26 years of college teaching Biblical studies, theology and world religions. Janna is an organist at Long Memorial UMC, Roxboro, N.C. Future […]

Aug 29, 2016 | 0 Comments

Paul Loos 1984

In March, Paul was inducted into the Iowa Basketball Coaches’ Hall of Fame for his dedication and excellence in coaching the Fonda and Newell-Fonda boys’ […]

Aug 23, 2016 | 0 Comments

Judy Ruplinger Saluri 1976

Retired as assistant director of transfer admissions from the University of Iowa Admission Office. During her 37 years at the University, she held various positions […]

Aug 18, 2016 | 0 Comments

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