:Northwestern College (Iowa)
{{Short description|Christian college in Orange City, Iowa, US}}
{{distinguish|Northwestern University}}
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|name= Northwestern College (Iowa)
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|motto= "God Is Light" (Deus Est Lux)
|established= 1882
|type= Private college
|religious_affiliation= Reformed Church in America (RCA)
|academic_affiliation= Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU)
|endowment= $75.1 million (2021){{cite web|url=http://www.nacubo.org/Documents/EndowmentFiles/2016-Endowment-Market-Values.pdf|title=U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2016 Endowment Market Value and Change* in Endowment Market Value from FY2015 to FY2016|work=NACUBO-Commonfund Study of Endowments|publisher=National Association of College and University Business Officers and Commonfund Institute|date=February 2017|access-date=February 28, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170215040947/http://www.nacubo.org/Documents/EndowmentFiles/2016%2DEndowment%2DMarket%2DValues.pdf|archive-date=February 15, 2017|url-status=dead}}
|president= Greg Christy{{cite web |title=Greg Christy, President |url=https://www.nwciowa.edu/president |website=Northwestern College |access-date=8 March 2024}}
|academic_staff= 84 (full time){{cite web |title=Quick facts about NWC |url=https://www.nwciowa.edu/about/quick-facts |website=Northwestern College |access-date=6 March 2024}}
|administrative_staff= 140 (full time)
|city= Orange City, Iowa
|country= United States
|coordinates= {{coord|42.999|-96.057|region:US-IA_type:edu|display=inline,title}}
|campus= Rural, {{convert|100|acre}}
|former_names= Northwestern Classical Academy (1882–1928)
Northwestern Junior College (1928–1961)
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Red & White
|sports_nickname = Red Raiders
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|athletics_affiliations = NAIA – GPAC
|website= {{url|https://www.nwciowa.edu}}
|logo= Northwestern College (Iowa) logo.png
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Northwestern College (NWC and informally Northwestern Iowa) is a private Christian college in Orange City, Iowa, United States, that is Reformed, evangelical and ecumenical.{{cite web|url=https://www.nwciowa.edu/Christian-identity|title=Statement of Christian Identity|publisher=Northwestern College|access-date=February 29, 2024}} Established in 1882, it offers more than 135 academic programs{{cite web |title=Academics |url=https://www.nwciowa.edu/academics |website=Northwestern College |access-date=7 March 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.nwciowa.edu/online/graduate-professional-programs|title=Graduate and Professional Studies Programs|publisher=Northwestern College|access-date=February 29, 2024}} and enrolls over 1,700 students in undergraduate, graduate and online programs.
Northwestern is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission,{{cite web | url=https://www.hlcommission.org/?option=com_directory&Action=ShowBasic&instid=1251| title=Accredited Institutions| publisher=The Higher Learning Commission | access-date= August 28, 2015}} and the college's business, education, nursing and social work programs are accredited by their respective accreditation organizations.{{cite web|url= https://www.nwciowa.edu/accreditation|title=Accreditations|publisher=Northwestern College|access-date=February 29, 2024}} It is also a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. Northwestern's athletic teams compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) as the Raiders and are part of the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC).
History
In the early 1870s, Dutch immigrants in Pella, Iowa, moved to northwest Iowa and named their main settlement "Orange City" after the Dutch royal house. A decade later, the town's residents, led by local businessman Henry Hospers and the Rev. Seine Bolks, the first pastor of First Reformed Church, started a Christian classical academy to prepare students for college and ultimately the ministry. Northwestern Classical Academy was formally incorporated on July 19, 1882.DeJong, Gerald Francis (1982). From Strength to Strength: A History of Northwestern, 1882-1982. Eerdmans Pub. Co.: Grand Rapids, Michigan. p. 18. Enrollment grew from 25 students in the first year to approximately 70 within a decade. Zwemer Hall, the first permanent building, was erected in 1894 and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.{{cite web|url=https://npgallery.nps.gov/AssetDetail/NRIS/75000698 | title=National Register Digital Assets |publisher=National Park Service|access-date=February 27, 2024}}
In 1928, Northwestern Junior College was established. It became a four-year teacher-training college in 1961, the same year the academy ceased operation. Four years later, the board of trustees approved the development of a liberal arts program. Enrollment doubled to more than 760 in the 1960s, and the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools granted Northwestern College accreditation in 1970.{{cite web|url=https://www.hlcommission.org/?option=com_directory&Action=ShowBasic&instid=1251 | title=Statement of Accreditation Status |publisher=Higher Learning Commission|access-date=February 27, 2024}}
During the past two decades, Northwestern's enrollment has grown approximately 30%.{{cite web|url=https://www.nwciowa.edu/news/1483/fall-enrollment-sets-record | title=Fall enrollment sets record |publisher=Northwestern College|access-date=February 27, 2024}} Twice, a member of Northwestern's faculty was named Iowa Professor of the Year{{cite web|url=http://archive.carnegiefoundation.org/resources/US_POY.html | title=U.S. Professors of the Year |publisher=Carnegie Foundation Archives|access-date=February 27, 2024}} by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE): Spanish professor Piet Koene in 2004,{{cite web|url=https://siouxcityjournal.com/special-section/local/education/northwestern-college-offers-top-teachers/article_b58f296f-ff8c-53da-bdcc-8dfeaf6002be.html | title=Northwestern College offers top teachers | date=25 January 2005 |publisher=Sioux City Journal|access-date=February 27, 2024}}{{cite web|url= http://www.usprofessoroftheyear.org/aaadev/POY_Display.cfm?CONTENTITEMID=4653 | title=2004: Professor of the Year State Winners |publisher=The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070206162223/http://www.usprofessoroftheyear.org/aaadev/POY_Display.cfm?CONTENTITEMID=4653 |access-date=February 27, 2024| archive-date=2007-02-06 }} and theatre professor Jeff Barker in 2006.{{cite web|url=https://assets.nwciowa.edu/classic/public/content/pdf/winter-2006.pdf | title=Jeff Barker 2006 Iowa Professor of the Year |publisher=Northwestern College|access-date=February 27, 2024}}{{cite web |title=2006 U.S. Professor of the Year State Winners |url=http://www.usprofessorsoftheyear.org/POY_Display.cfm?contentitemid=6507&pid=Current_Winners |publisher=The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070218145709/http://www.usprofessorsoftheyear.org/POY_Display.cfm?contentitemid=6507&pid=Current_Winners |access-date=11 March 2024| archive-date=2007-02-18 }} Academic offerings have expanded to include online and graduate degree programs, and more than $50 million has been invested in new construction and other campus improvements since 2013.{{cite web|url=https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/northwestern-college-1883/campus-info | title=Northwestern College Campus |publisher=U.S. News & World Report|access-date=February 27, 2024}}
=Presidents=
- Jacob Heemstra (1928–1951)
- Frederick Wezeman (1951–1955)
- Preston Stegenga (1955–1966)
- Lars Granberg (1966–1975)
- Virgil Rowenhorst (1975–1979)
- Friedhelm Radandt (1979–1985)
- James Bultman (1985–1999)
- Bruce Murphy (2001–2007)
- Gregory Christy (2008–present)
Enrollment
Northwestern's fall 2023 enrollment totaled 1,715 students, of whom 1,162 were undergraduate students, 543 were graduate students, and 10 were enrolled in the Northwestern NEXT program. Traditional undergraduate students came from 25 states, with 42% from outside of Iowa. 52% are men and 48% are women. 11% are students of color, and another 3% are international students from 23 countries. Students, faculty and staff come from more than 40 Christian denominations.{{Better source needed|reason=The current source is insufficiently reliable (WP:NOTRS).|date=March 2024}}
Academics
Northwestern's Vision for Learning includes four goals: to help students learn to trust, love and worship God; engage ideas; connect knowledge and experience; and respond to God's call.{{cite web|url=https://www.nwciowa.edu/about/vision-for-learning|title=Vision for Learning |publisher=Northwestern College|access-date=March 1, 2024}} NWC offers more than 135 programs of study, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission,{{cite web|url=https://www.hlcommission.org/?option=com_directory&Action=ShowBasic&instid=1251|title=Statement of Accreditation Status Northwestern College |publisher=Higher Learning Commission|access-date=March 1, 2024}} and awards Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.), Master of Arts (M.A.), Master of Education (M.Ed.), and Master of Science (M.S.) degrees. In addition, NWC's business program is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education;{{cite web|url=https://iacbe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Summary-of-BOC-Decisions-2023-04.pdf|title=IACBE Board of Commissioners Summary of Decisions |publisher=International Accreditation Council for Business Education|access-date=March 1, 2024}} its education program is accredited by the Iowa Department of Education;{{cite web|url=https://educate.iowa.gov/pk-12/educator-quality/become-educator|title=Become an Educator|publisher=Iowa Department of Education|access-date=March 1, 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://educate.iowa.gov/media/6181/download?inline=|title=Directory of Iowa Practitioner Preparation Programs|publisher=Iowa Department of Education|access-date=March 1, 2024}} its nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education{{cite web|url=https://directory.ccnecommunity.org/reports/rptAccreditedPrograms_New.asp?state=IA&sFullName=Iowa&sProgramType=1|title=CCNE-Accredited Baccalaureate Nursing Degree Programs|publisher=Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education|access-date=March 1, 2024}} and fully approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing; its social work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education;{{cite web|url=https://www.cswe.org/accreditation/about/directory/?keyword=Northwestern+College|title=Directory of Accredited Programs|publisher=Council on Social Work Education|access-date=March 1, 2024}} and its physician assistant program has Accreditation-Provisional status from the ARC-PA.{{cite web|url=https://www.arc-pa.org/accreditation-history-northwestern-college/|title=Accreditation History-Northwestern College|publisher=ARC-PA|access-date=March 1, 2024}}
Bachelor's degree programs provide the choice of majors, minors, pre-professional programs, and career concentrations,{{cite web|url=https://catalog.nwciowa.edu/content.php?catoid=17&navoid=457|title=Career concentrations|publisher=Northwestern College|access-date=March 1, 2024}} as well as the online options of an RN-to-BSN program{{cite web|url=https://www.nwciowa.edu/online/rn-bsn|title=RN to BSN program|publisher=Northwestern College|access-date=March 1, 2024}} and a bachelor's degree in early childhood education.{{cite web|url=https://www.nwciowa.edu/online/bachelor-of-arts-early-childhood-licensure|title=Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood and Teaching Licensure|publisher=Northwestern College|access-date=March 1, 2024}} Graduate programs leading to master's degrees include online programs in education,{{cite web|url=https://www.nwciowa.edu/online/master-of-education|title=Master of Education|publisher=Northwestern College|access-date=March 1, 2024}} mental health counseling{{cite web|url=https://www.nwciowa.edu/graduate/master-of-arts-mental-health-counseling|title=M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling|publisher=Northwestern College|access-date=March 1, 2024}} and school counseling,{{cite web|url=https://www.nwciowa.edu/graduate/master-of-arts-school-counseling|title=M.A. School Counseling|publisher=Northwestern College|access-date=March 1, 2024}} as well as an in-person physician assistant program.{{cite web|url=https://www.nwciowa.edu/graduate/physician-assistant|title=M.S. Physician Assistant|publisher=Northwestern College|access-date=March 1, 2024}}
=Study abroad=
Northwestern offers two study abroad programs: the Oman Semester{{cite web|url=https://www.nwciowa.edu/study-abroad/oman-semester|title=Oman Semester|publisher=Northwestern College|access-date=March 1, 2024}} and the Romania Semester.{{cite web|url= https://www.nwciowa.edu/study-abroad/romania-semester|title=Romania Semester|publisher=Northwestern College|access-date=March 1, 2024}} Through NWC's partnerships with other institutions and organizations—including the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU){{cite web|url= https://www.cccuglobaled.org/|title=CCCU Global Ed|publisher=Council for Christian Colleges and Universities|access-date=March 1, 2024}}—Northwestern students can take advantage of more than 20 additional off-campus study programs{{cite web|url=https://www.nwciowa.edu/study-abroad/programs|title=International study abroad programs|publisher=Northwestern College|access-date=March 1, 2024}} in countries that include Costa Rica, England, France, Italy, Jordan, Spain and Uganda, as well as U.S. programs based in Los Angeles, Nashville, Baltimore and Michigan.
=Northwestern NEXT=
Northwestern offers a two-year program for students with intellectual or developmental disabilities{{cite web|url= https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/local-news/northwestern-college-provides-education-opportunities-for-those-with-disabilities/ |title=Northwestern College provides education opportunities for those with disabilities|date=6 February 2021 |publisher=KCAU News|access-date=March 1, 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.nwciowa.edu/next|title=Northwestern NEXT|publisher=Northwestern College|access-date=March 1, 2024}} that is recognized as a comprehensive transition program (CTP){{cite web|url=https://thinkcollege.net/college-search?f[0]=tc_state_province%3AIowa |title=Think College|publisher=Institute for Community Inclusion at the University of Massachusetts Boston|access-date=March 1, 2024}} by the U.S. Department of Education.
Campus
Northwestern College is located in Orange City, Iowa, a community of more than 6,000 residents{{cite web |title=Quick Facts Orange City, Iowa |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/orangecitycityiowa |website=U.S. Census Bureau |publisher=United States government}} in Sioux County, Iowa. Orange City has been ranked the fourth-most livable small town in America by TheTravel.com{{cite web |title=10 Most Livable Small Towns in the U.S. and What They Offer Future Travelers |url=https://www.thetravel.com/most-livable-small-towns-in-the-us/ |website=TheTravel |date=29 March 2023 |publisher=Valnet Inc. |access-date=7 March 2024}} and one of the 100 Best Small Towns in the U.S. by Livability.com. Northwestern's 100-acre campus is a few blocks south of Orange City's downtown at the intersection of Highway 10 and Albany Avenue and features a campus green{{cite web |title=Northwestern College Virtual Tour |url=https://www.massinteract.com/northwestern-college-iowa/ |publisher=MassInteract |access-date=7 March 2024}} that stretches from the DeWitt Family Science Center to De Valois Stadium. More than $50 million has been invested in new construction and other improvements since 2013.{{cite web |title=Northwestern College Campus |url=https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/northwestern-college-1883/campus-info |publisher=U.S. News and World Report |access-date=7 March 2024}}
=Academic facilities=
Northwestern's DeWitt Family Science Center,{{cite web |title=The DeWitt Family Science Center |url=https://www.nwciowa.edu/science-center/ |website=Northwestern College |access-date=7 March 2024}} built in 2019 for $24.5 million, anchors the west edge of campus. Lining either side of the campus green are Van Peursem Hall, where the majority of classes are held; the DeWitt Learning Commons, the college's library; and the DeWitt Music Hall, with rehearsal and practice rooms for NWC's band, vocal and orchestra students. Connected to DeWitt Music Hall is Christ Chapel, a 900-seat auditorium where chapel and concerts are held. Anchoring the east end of campus are the Korver Visual Arts Center, home of the Te Paske Gallery, and the DeWitt Theatre Arts Center, with two performance spaces: the England Proscenium Theatre and the Allen Black Box Theatre.
=Administrative facilities=
The Vogel Welcome Center, located just inside Northwestern's main entrance, is a first stop for visitors, including prospective students and their parents. A main boulevard leads toward Zwemer Hall, which houses the offices of the president and vice president for academic affairs; business, registrar's, advancement and human resources offices; Graduate & Professional Studies staff; and print room. West of Zwemer Hall is the Ramaker Center, where the student life, campus ministry, Compass Center for Career & Calling{{cite web |title=Compass Center for Career and Calling |url=https://www.nwciowa.edu/compass-center |website=Northwestern College |access-date=7 March 2024}} and Bridge Center for Intercultural Development{{cite web |title=Bridge Center |url=https://www.nwciowa.edu/bridge-center |website=Northwestern College |access-date=7 March 2024}} are located.
=Student facilities=
Student eating options include the DeWitt Cafeteria, the Hub Raider Grille in the Rowenhorst Student Center (RSC), and Common Grounds café in the DeWitt Learning Commons.{{cite web |title=Dining services |url=https://www.nwciowa.edu/campus-life/dining |website=Northwestern College |access-date=7 March 2024}} Also located in the RSC are the Northwestern bookstore,{{cite web |title=Northwestern College Bookstore |url=https://bookstore.nwciowa.edu/ |website=Northwestern College |access-date=7 March 2024}} mailroom, and Wellness Center.{{cite web |title=Counseling and health services |url=https://www.nwciowa.edu/wellness |website=Northwestern College |access-date=7 March 2024}}
86% of Northwestern's traditional undergraduate students live on campus.{{cite web |title=Residence life |url=https://www.nwciowa.edu/residence-life |website=Northwestern College |access-date=7 March 2024}} Residence halls are staffed by professional resident directors and student resident assistants and mix first-year students with upperclassmen/women. Each residence hall maintains a number of hall-specific traditions. There are also two student apartment complexes for juniors, seniors and some sophomores.
- Bolks Apartments
- Christy Suites (women, opened in fall 2024)
- Colenbrander Hall (men, closed in fall 2024)
- Courtyard Village Apartments
- Hospers Hall (men)
- North Suites (men)
- Smith Hall (men)
- Stegenga Hall (women)
=Athletic facilities=
Northwestern's athletic facilities{{cite web |title=Athletic facilities |url=https://nwcraiders.com/facilities |website=NWC Raiders |publisher=Northwestern College |access-date=7 March 2024}} include the Bultman Center, Juffer Athletic Fieldhouse,{{cite web |title=Dedication of new fieldhouse set for Oct. 2 |url=https://www.nwciowa.edu/news/3835/dedication-of-new-fieldhouse-set-for-oct-2 |website=Northwestern College |access-date=7 March 2024}} DeWitt Fitness Center, and De Valois Stadium. De Valois Stadium seats 3,100 for Northwestern football games, home track meets, and marching band competitions.{{cite web|title=Northwestern to host Red Raider Marching Band Preview Show|date=8 September 2021 |url=https://vibrant.orangecityiowa.com/northwestern-to-host-red-raider-marching-band-preview-show/|access-date=December 7, 2021}} The Bultman Center contains coaches' offices, athletic training facilities, classrooms and locker rooms, as well as a 2,200-seat gymnasium. The Juffer Athletic Fieldhouse features an indoor practice arena for the baseball, softball and soccer teams, as well as the Korver Athletic Performance Center weight room for Raider athletes and a golf practice room. Northwestern students work out in the DeWitt Fitness Center and compete on intramural teams that play in the center's 4-court area.
Athletics
Northwestern College's athletic teams are called the Red Raiders.{{cite web |title=Northwestern Red Raider Athletics |url=https://nwcraiders.com/ |website=NWC Raiders |publisher=Northwestern College |access-date=11 March 2024}} Northwestern is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA),{{cite web |title=National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics |url=https://www.naia.org/landing/index |website=NAIA |publisher=National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics |access-date=11 March 2024}} and has competed in the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC){{cite journal |title=Great Plains Athletic Conference |url=https://www.gpacsports.com/landing/index |website=GPAC Sports |publisher=Great Plains Athletic Conference |access-date=11 March 2024}} since 1992.
The Raiders compete in 22 intercollegiate varsity sports. Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis, track & field (indoor and outdoor teams), and wrestling. Women's sports include basketball, cross country, dance, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field (indoor and outdoor teams), and volleyball. Co-ed sports include cheerleading and esports.
=Accomplishments=
The Raiders have won 15 national championships: 10 by teams and five by individuals.{{cite journal |title=NAIA National Champions |url=https://gpacsports.com/National_Champions |website=GPAC Sports |publisher=Great Plains Athletic Conference |access-date=11 March 2024}} In 2001, both the men's and women's basketball teams won the national title, the first time an NAIA school accomplished the feat and only the second instance in collegiate history. (Central Missouri State, an NCAA school now known as the University of Central Missouri, first accomplished a double national title in 1984.){{cite web |title=Connecticut women and men make basketball history (again) |url=https://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/04/connecticut-men-women-basketball-national-championship |website=For the Win |date=9 April 2014 |publisher=USA Today Sports |access-date=11 March 2024}}
==National champions==
class="wikitable"
! colspan="4" style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Northwestern Red Raiders|border=0|color=white}}" | National Championships |
colspan="4" style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Northwestern Red Raiders|border=0}}" | Team (10) |
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scope="col"|Sport
! scope="col"|Year ! scope="col"|Head Coach ! scope="col"|Tournament |
rowspan="5"|Women's Basketball
| style="text-align: center;"|2001 | style="text-align: center;"|Earl Woudstra | style="text-align: center;"|NAIA DII |
style="text-align: center;"|2008
| style="text-align: center;"|Earl Woudstra | style="text-align: center;"|NAIA DII |
style="text-align: center;"|2010
| style="text-align: center;"|Earl Woudstra | style="text-align: center;"|NAIA DII |
style="text-align: center;"|2011
| style="text-align: center;"|Earl Woudstra | style="text-align: center;"|NAIA DII |
style="text-align: center;"|2012
| style="text-align: center;"|Chris Yaw | style="text-align: center;"|NAIA DII |
rowspan="2"|Men's Basketball
| style="text-align: center;"|2001 | style="text-align: center;"|Kris Korver | style="text-align: center;"|NAIA DII |
style="text-align: center;"|2003
| style="text-align: center;"|Kris Korver | style="text-align: center;"|NAIA DII |
rowspan="3"|Football
| style="text-align: center;"|1973 | style="text-align: center;"|Larry Korver | style="text-align: center;"|NAIA DII |
style="text-align: center;"|1983
| style="text-align: center;"|Larry Korver | style="text-align: center;"|NAIA DII |
style="text-align: center;"|2022
| style="text-align: center;"|Matt McCarty | style="text-align: center;"|NAIA |
colspan="4" style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Northwestern Red Raiders|border=0}}" | Individual (5) |
scope="col"|Sport
! scope="col"|Year ! scope="col"|Athlete ! scope="col"|Event |
rowspan="3"|Outdoor Track & Field
| style="text-align: center;"|1969 | style="text-align: center;"|Fernando Abugattus | style="text-align: center;"|high jump |
style="text-align: center;"|2001
| style="text-align: center;"|Jacob Koczman | style="text-align: center;"|400 meters |
style="text-align: center;"|2015
| style="text-align: center;"|Karen Ettleman | style="text-align: center;"|Heptathlon |
rowspan="2"|Indoor Track & Field
| style="text-align: center;"|2001 | style="text-align: center;"|Jacob Koczman | style="text-align: center;"|600 meters |
style="text-align: center;"|2012
| style="text-align: center;"|Matt Huesman | style="text-align: center;"|High Jump |
Notable people
=Alumni=
- Bob Boerigter (1970) – Former Northwest Missouri State University athletic director and Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association commissioner
- Zach Dieken (2012) – Iowa state representative{{Cite web |last=Helton |first=Elijah |date=2021-11-23 |title=Open Iowa House seat has first entrant |url=https://www.nwestiowa.com/news/open-iowa-house-seat-has-first-entrant/article_e9125e2e-4cb0-11ec-8bcf-93f1892cefc6.html |access-date=2023-07-24 |website=The N'West Iowa Review |language=en}}
- Kelvin Korver (1972) – NFL defensive tackle, drafted in the second round of the 1972 NFL draft, who played three seasons for the Oakland Raiders
- Cora Vander Broek{{cite web |title=Cora Vander Broek |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5223222/ |website=IMDb.com |publisher=Amazon |access-date=11 March 2024}} (2000) – Tony Award-nominated actress{{cite web |title=2020 Tony Award Nominations |url=https://www.tonyawards.com/press/2020-tony-award-nominations/ |website=77th Tony Awards |publisher=Tony Award Productions |access-date=11 March 2024}}
- Bob Vander Plaats (1985) – Teacher, educational administrator, author, former state Republican Party gubernatorial candidate and political activist, who is also the president and CEO of The Family Leader, a Christian social action organization{{cite web|url=http://www.thefamilyleader.com/tfl-staff/|title=TFL Staff|publisher=The Family Leader|access-date=September 16, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150919161125/http://www.thefamilyleader.com/tfl-staff/|archive-date=September 19, 2015|url-status=dead}}
- Skyler Wheeler (2015) – Iowa state representative
=Staff and faculty=
- Jeff Barker – Playwright, retired professor of theater, Iowa's Professor of the Year in 2006
- James Bultman – Former Northwestern College president, former president of Hope College in Holland, Michigan
- B. D. Dykstra – Former professor, pacifist, pastor and poet
- A. J. Muste – Instructor of classical languages (1905–1906), pacifist, and labor and civil rights activist
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