Archive for: October, 2012

Share Iowa Celebrates 20 Years

This month SHARE Iowa is celebrating 20 years of providing low cost food packages. Oskaloosa is home for SHARE which services 135 communities in the Midwest. We would like to invite you to our Open House October 13th at 8am. Volunteers will be assembling baking packages and enjoying a traditional 3 course hot dog meal […]

Mahaska County YMCA Announces 1st Annual Freaky 5k Event

Oskaloosa, – On Saturday, October 27, join the Mahaska County Y and co-sponsor Clow Valve Company, as they host the 1st annual Freaky 5k Run/Walk and Kids’ Fun Run. The Freaky 5k, a community event focused on fun and fitness, will showcase the Kids’ Fun Run on the Community Stadium track at the Lacey Complex […]

Central calms Storm in volleyball thriller

PELLA—Central College ruled the net in a decisive fifth set to overtake Simpson College for a 21-25, 25-21, 25-14, 19-25, 15-8 Iowa Conference volleyball triumph Wednesday night. It’s the first conference win of the season for the Dutch, who improved to 4-11 overall and 1-4 in the league. Simpson slipped to 5-14 with a 1-3 […]

Lady Statesmen Swept by Viterbo

La Crosse, Wis.–The William Penn volleyball team struggled against its toughest foe on its longest league trip of the year, losing 3-0 to #19 Viterbo in Midwest Collegiate Conference play Wednesday. The Lady Statesmen (19-7, 1-1 MCC) fell by scores of 12-25, 14-25, 8-25. The setback ends the team’s nine-game win streak. The visitors lost […]

Men’s Bowling Preview: Statesmen Bowling Team Believes

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Another bowling season has arrived, and the William Penn men’s team is more than ready. The team will be opening the season this weekend by traveling to Wauwatosa, Wis. for the Midwest Collegiate Tournament. The tournament is known for having the best teams in the nation, and the Statesmen will be seeking […]

MHP to Host Drive-Thru Flu Clinic this Saturday, Oct. 6

MAHASKA COUNTY – If you haven’t gotten your flu vaccine yet, Mahaska Health Partnership Public Health is offering a drive-thru clinic this Saturday, Oct. 6 from 7 am to Noon. “All people have to do is drive into the Mahaska Health West parking lot and we will be waiting to provide their flu vaccine,” said […]

Football Game Notes: Week Six: St. Francis (Ill.)‏

Oskaloosa–The NAIA Game of the Week will be at Lacey Complex Stadium this Saturday as #5 William Penn looks to remain perfect AND exact a bit of revenge against #15 St. Francis (Ill.). The Statesmen (5-0, 2-0 MWL) will host the Fighting Saints (4-2, 2-0 MWL) in Midwest League play. Kickoff is set for 1 […]

William Penn University names Distinguished Service Award Recipient

Oskaloosa, Iowa – William Penn University presented the 2012 Alumni Hall of Fame awards on Friday, September 28 at the annual Homecoming Recognition Banquet. This year’s Distinguished Service Award was presented to Garold Heslinga for his counsel, friendship, and steady support of William Penn University. The Distinguished Service Award is bestowed upon an individual whose […]

Guy Vander Linden Earns Endorsement of Iowans for Tax Relief PAC

MUSCATINE, IA—Iowans for Tax Relief PAC has endorsed Guy Vander Linden of Oskaloosa for State Representative. Lindsay McQuarry, Policy Director for Iowans for Tax Relief, said today, “Guy Vander Linden is the pro-taxpayer and pro-growth candidate in House District 79. He understands that high tax rates hurt Iowa’s families and businesses and prevent the economy […]

7th Grade Indians move to 4-0 after shutting out Newton 24-0.

The Oskaloosa Indian 7th grade gridders kept their perfect season in tact as they rolled the Cardinals in the A game on Tuesday evening in Newton. The Indians played a brand of physical football that couldn’t be matched by the opponent. The young Indians also brought literal meaning to four yards and a cloud of […]

             

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