Oskaloosa–For the third year in a row, William Penn has a playoff bid in its grasp entering the final week of the year, but just like last year, it will have to go through its biggest rival to obtain it. The 15th-ranked Statesmen (8-2, 4-1 MWL) host #9 Grand View (8-2, 5-0 MWL) in Midwest […]
Brenda Canny May 21, 1944 – November 8, 2012 Oskaloosa, Iowa Brenda Canny, 68, of Oskaloosa, died Thursday, November 8, 2012 at the Hospice Comfort House in Pella. She was born Sunday, May 21, 1944 in Oskaloosa, the daughter of Glenn William and Mildred Leola King Snyder. She graduated from Oskaloosa High School with the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa Mayor Dave Krutzfeldt signed a proclamation in his office Wednesday afternoon officially recognizing the annual sale of Buddy Poppies by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. The basic purpose of the annual sale of Buddy Poppies by the VFW is reflected in the desire to “Honor the Dead […]
PELLA — Making its first appearance as a nationally ranked squad in 20 years, the No. 29 Central College wrestling team won five of its first six matches and knocked off No. 19 St. Olaf College (Minn.) 27-11 in the season opener Wednesday night. It’s the first Dutch victory over a nationally ranked opponent since […]
Oskaloosa–To say Kevin Fay (Jr., Hennepin, Ill., Education) was ‘feeling it’ Wednesday night is an understatement as he tied a program record in a 130-68 William Penn win over Nebraska Christian. Fay hit ten three-pointers (10-of-20) to tie the single-game mark by teammate Taylor Stoutner (Sr., Keota, Iowa, Physical Education) from last year. His effort […]
GRINNELL, Iowa – Grinnell College’s Cheyenne Hickox ’15 (Granby, Colo./Middle Park) has been named to the All-Midwest Conference Volleyball Team for the 2012 campaign. Hickox, a 6-0 middle hitter, was named to the second team. She led the Pioneers in conference matches with a .295 attack percentage while ranking second on her squad in kills […]
Ames–The Lady Statesmen cagers gave powerhouse NCAA Division I Iowa State quite a scare for most of the first half, but was eventually worn down by the Cyclones in a 98-55 exhibition loss Tuesday. William Penn fell behind 16-4 early, but rallied to pull within one at 33-32 with 4:16 until halftime. The Cyclones surged […]
The Transform Academy gymnasts JO (Junior Olympic) Compulsory Team competed on Saturday November 3rd and Sunday November 4th at the Harvest Hoedown at the Sportsplex West facility in Waukee, IA. For gymnastics scoring placement/achievement awards they go out half the number of competitors plus one in each age division. Vault Bars Beam Floor AA […]
Oskaloosa–Even with its top player in a night class, the William Penn men’s basketball team easily defeated Faith Baptist Bible 116-60 Tuesday night. The #19-ranked Statesmen (3-0) remained perfect with a non-stop effort that included a 55.3%-32.3% edge in shooting. The hosts forced 27 turnovers and also outrebounded the Eagles (0-2) 47-38. Brandon Beasley (Sr., […]
PELLA—Clutching a share of second place in the Iowa Conference, the Central College football team travels to No. 10 Coe College Saturday for the last game of the regular season. Coe, 9-0 overall with a 6-0 league mark, secured its first outright conference crown and automatic bid to the NCAA Division III championships with a […]
