Students from the Civil Engineering & Architecture class at Central Campus had the opportunity to visit Des Moines based EFCO, a world leading provider of concrete formwork on Thursday, October 30th. The visit was led by CAD Manager …
We’re excited to announce the Central Campus Café will open for the Spring on March 27 for 10 days in March, April and May. Students in the award-winning culinary program develop the menus, which are available a week in advance. Lunch is served from 10:50 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and prices vary from $4-8. Click on the image for more.
Today an employee from the Polk County Treasurers office named Lynn stopped by the Fashion Design and Merchandising program which is taught by Tracy Holland. A group of employees from the PCT created a program called “HOPE” which gives …
Students in the IESA class, taught by Larry Beall, have declared AN END TO WINTER! In fact to get ready for this, the second year students started ~3000 prairie plants with seeds. They have set up a small greenhouse in the back …
ChildServe’s Bubble Ball is a fun and innovative event unlike anything in our community! Animated movie characters will take the runway in the most unique bubble wrap costumes yet! Comedian and magician Ben Ulin will emcee while the …
Today was an exciting day for our Culinary Arts program, lead by instructor Chef John Andres. Several of our outstanding students had participated in the ProStart Competition in Ames, IA. They competed in both Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management. …
Congratulations to Kacia Cain, an anatomy, physiology and biotechnology teacher at Central Campus, on being presented with the 2015 STEM Education Award for Inspired Teaching by the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council and Kemin Industries. The award is given to those who increase interest and achievement in STEM fields and careers. Click the photo to see more.
Central Campus has lost a well-respected instructor as well as a beloved friend. Jon Richeson was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident on Saturday, February 21. His loss has radiated throughout Central Campus, the Des Moines …
Click the photo to read and see how our automotive tech students are restoring an Iowa State Patrol 1935 Ford. Central Campus used to be a part of the Ford Motor Company, and 1935 is the year the Iowa Highway Patrol was founded. Thanks to support from Keep Iowa Beautiful and the Early Wheels Club of Iowa for making this opportunity possible.
