Archive for: September, 2011

William Penn Football Game Notes: Week Two: Bethel (Kan.)

Oskaloosa–The Statesmen meet a new gridiron opponent as they seek to extend their winning streak. #8 nationally-ranked William Penn (1-0) hosts Bethel (Kan.) (0-0) in Lacey Complex Stadium at 1 p.m. The Statesmen have won four in a row, dating back to last fall. STATESMEN BROADCASTING: Every William Penn football game can be followed through […]

The Power Of Prayer And Community Comes Together For One Of It’s Own

Oskaloosa, Iowa – In what can only be best described as breathtaking to see, the community of Oskaloosa came together and joined hands to pray for one of it’s own. Bob Morris lead the nearly 250 or more residents in prayer and then had the crowd move out to the perimeter of the square, join […]

Lady Statesmen Lose 1-0 to Northwestern in Opener

Orange City–Offensive struggles doomed the William Penn women’s soccer team in its 2011 opener as the squad fell 1-0 to Northwestern in non-conference action. The Lady Statesmen (0-1), who were outshot 16-7, allowed the contest’s lone goal at the 16:37 mark. A closer second half ensued with the Red Raiders holding a slim 7-5 edge […]

Boswell Announces $950K for Iowa Public Health Programs

Des Moines, Ia. – Today, Congressman Leonard Boswell announced that the Department of Human and Health Services has awarded $950,000 in public health grants to the Iowa State Department of Health and the University of Iowa to strengthen health care infrastructure and training programs. “The health care industry has experienced record hiring and growth as […]

Gov. Branstad encourages Postmaster General to consider numerous options to close budget gap

State of Iowa Seal

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Branstad today released two letters he has sent to United States Postmaster General Patrick R. Donahoe regarding the United States Postal Service’s (USPS) plan to close rural post offices and processing centers in Iowa. Gov. Branstad has asked Postmaster General Donahoe to consider numerous options as they seek to overcome financial […]

Election Day Registration

Voting Booth

As of January 1, 2008, Iowa law allows you to register to vote on Election Day at the polling place for the precinct you currently live in. After showing proper identification you may register and vote at the precinct the same day. If you register to vote on Election Day, you will be required to […]

Local Residents Enjoy Dream Flight

Oskaloosa, Iowa – When you first rolled up to the airport, the old bi-planes jumped out and grabbed your attention. The Boeing Stearman aircraft sat patiently waiting for their next passengers. Two biplanes of Ageless Aviation Dreams sat ready. Pilot of the day, Darryl Fisher, talked about what drives him to share his planes with […]

Erma Noel

Erma Grace Noel, 91, of Greenville, SC and formerly of Oskaloosa, IA, died Wednesday, August 31, 2011, at the McCall Hospice House in Simpsonville, South Carolina. She was born in Mahaska Co. on October 11, 1919, the daughter of the late Cliff P and Fern Hatcher Phillips. She graduated from Mahaska County Rural Schools and […]

             

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