The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of nine servicemen, missing in action from World War II, have been identified and are being returned to their families for burial with full military honors. Army Air Forces 1st Lt. William J. Sarsfield of Philadelphia; 2nd Lt. Charles E. Trimingham of […]
Oskaloosa–Whether it was a conference game or not, Saturday’s 21-0 shutout win over McKendree exacted a huge level of revenge and continues the William Penn football program on a road of destiny. The #5 Statesmen (5-0), now winners of eight in a row dating back to last October, knocked off the Bearcats (0-3) to eradicate […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – With the first homecoming ever at the new Community Stadium at the Lacey Complex, the Indians and local students celebrated homecoming in traditional fashion, with a rousing song and chant near the stands, after a big win over Keokuk. I asked Coach Schilb how the first homecoming win for him at Oskaloosa […]
DUBUQUE — The University of Dubuque gained an early advantage in the Iowa Conference football race by dealing Central College a 56-28 setback. It was Central’s first loss to the Spartans since 1987 and the most points the Dutch have yielded since a 61-6 defeat against St. Ambrose in 1951. Dubuque’s 550 yards of total […]
Grinnell–The Lady Statesmen volleyball team returned to the .500 mark overall with a convincing 3-1 win over Grinnell in non-conference action Saturday. William Penn (10-10) won by scores of 25-16, 25-12, 6-25, 25-21. Despite their lapse in the third game, the visitors still managed to win the hitting battle, .243-.191, including having five players finish […]
Oskaloosa–In one of those tough, forgettable contests, the Lady Statesmen soccer team was saddled with a 6-0 setback to Grand View in Midwest Collegiate Conference play Saturday. William Penn (1-6-1, 0-2 MCC) was outshot 23-3 and had just one shot on goal, that by Marci Smith (Fr., Runnells, Southeast Polk HS). Laura Gentry (So., Fruitland, […]
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen soccer team battled hard early, but just did not have the stamina to go toe-to-toe with the #9 team in the nation in falling 6-1 to Grand View in Midwest Collegiate Conference action Saturday. William Penn (1-6-1, 0-1 MCC) was outshot 26-7, but played even with the Vikings (8-1, 2-0 MCC) through one […]
Crete, Neb.–Nick Reynolds (Sr., Riverton, Utah, Iowa Western CC) found himself in the top-20 again, guiding the Statesmen and Lady Statesmen cross country programs at the Dean White Invitational hosted by Doane Saturday. On the men’s side, William Penn was fifth out of six teams with 125 points. Host Doane held off Northwestern for the […]
Mahaska County Youth Soccer Fall Season is underway at the Lacey Recreation Complex. JKF begun on Thursday September 15th playing “Just For Kids” the 4-5 year olds, Friday night recreation league played their first games, and Saturday Youth League brought more than 10 cities from around the community to play against Oskaloosa teams! With the […]
William Harris, 82 of What Cheer died Saturday, September 24, 2011 at the Mahaska County Hospital. A graveside funeral service will begin at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at the McFarlan Cemetery at What Cheer. Family and friends will gather at the Harden Funeral Chapel at 10:30 AM Wednesday to form a procession […]
