Simpson College Unveils New Gymnastics Facility

The $3.1 million Fiterman Training Center opens with a ribbon-cutting ceremony today.

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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Simpson College is holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony this afternoon to celebrate the opening of its new $3.1 million gymnastics facility, the Fiterman Training Center. The facility is named after alumni Steve Fiterman '68 and Susie Galenbeck Fiterman '68, who provided a $1 million gift to help complete the project.

Why it matters

The new gymnastics facility represents a significant investment by Simpson College in its athletic programs and will provide state-of-the-art training space for its gymnasts. It also honors the long-standing support of alumni Steve and Susie Fiterman, who have been generous donors to the college for over 45 years.

The details

The Fiterman Training Center is located just west of the baseball and softball fields at 805 W. Iowa Ave. in Pella, Iowa. The ribbon-cutting event will feature remarks from Simpson College President Sue Stuebner as well as others closely connected to the project, and the public is invited to attend and tour the new facility.

  • The ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 4 p.m. today, February 20, 2026.

The players

Simpson College

A private liberal arts college located in Pella, Iowa.

Steve Fiterman

A 1968 Simpson College alumnus who, along with his wife Susie, provided a $1 million gift to help complete the new gymnastics facility.

Susie Galenbeck Fiterman

A 1968 Simpson College alumna who, along with her husband Steve, provided a $1 million gift to help complete the new gymnastics facility.

Sue Stuebner

The president of Simpson College.

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What they’re saying

“The new gymnastics facility represents a significant investment by Simpson College in its athletic programs and will provide state-of-the-art training space for its gymnasts.”

— Sue Stuebner, President, Simpson College (kniakrls.com)

What’s next

The public is invited to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour the new Fiterman Training Center facility.

The takeaway

Simpson College's investment in a new $3.1 million gymnastics facility, made possible by a generous $1 million gift from alumni Steve and Susie Fiterman, demonstrates the college's commitment to supporting its athletic programs and honoring its long-standing donors.