Oskaloosa–The best start in school history has vaulted the Statesmen basketball team into the top ten for the first time in over four years as the NAIA released its first regular season Division II men’s basketball poll Tuesday. William Penn (12-0) improved a division-high 12 spots from its preseason position of #19 to #7. It […]
Oskaloosa–Despite not having a winning record entering Tuesday, the fact the William Penn women’s basketball team has faced several powerhouses has helped it remain on the national radar as the NAIA released its first regular season Division II women’s basketball poll. The Lady Statesmen (4-4), who were 30th in the preseason poll, are now unofficially […]
PELLA—Forward Nicole Strasko (senior, Roland, Roland-Story HS) poured in 27 points but the Central College women’s basketball team came up short in the final minutes against North Central College (Ill.) 88-83. Central (3-1) trailed by as many as 17 points but tied the game at 80-80 with 2:22 remaining. However, the Dutch never took the […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Foot and nail care is an important part of any person’s hygiene regimen, and Mahaska Health Partnership has resources available to help you maintain healthy feet. The feet experience more wear and tear in a lifetime than any other body part, so it’s important not to neglect foot care. Ignoring a foot […]
PELLA—Four Central College senior football players have been named to a team of Division III all-stars to compete in the Tazon de Estrellas (Bowl of the Stars) Dec. 15 at the La Fortaleza Azul (the Blue Fortress) in Guadalajara in Mexico. Chosen were Seth Carson (Woodridge, Ill., Downers Grove South HS), a 6-1, 240-pound linebacker, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – In the Season of Advent, we look forward to the coming of God’s Holy One among us. It is a time of prayerful discernment and joyful anticipation. Our worship services will be based on the theme of “Promise.” Each week we will light a candle in our Advent Wreath, and consider a […]
GRINNELL, Iowa – Grinnell College’s Tom Brinkman ’13 and Brian Taylor ’13 have been chosen by a panel of NCAA Division III football coaches to represent Team Stars & Stripes in the fourth annual Tázon de Estrellas (Bowl of the Stars). The D-III All-Star team’s contest against the CONADEIP All-Stars from Mexico is slated for […]
Grinnell, Iowa – On Monday, November 19, 2012, Brownells CEO Pete Brownell (left) and Chairman Frank Brownell (right) were joined by other staff in what was a Grinnell, IA, cornfield near Interstate 80 to celebrate the ceremonial “first dig,” marking the official groundbreaking of their new warehouse expansion and office facility. Slated to open in […]
Bennett, Helen R. September 24, 1946 – November 25, 2012 Washington, Indiana Visitation: Open after 2:00 PM with family present from 5:00 until 7:00 PM November 29, 2012 at Fremont Funeral Chapel Funeral Service: 1:00 PM November 30, 2012 at Fremont Funeral Chapel Interment: Cedar Township Cemetery (North) Helen R. Bennett 66, of Washington, Indiana […]
Oskaloosa–Brandon Beasley (Sr., Indianapolis, Ind., Physical Education) has become the star on one of the NAIA’s best teams and his efforts last week earned him another Midwest Collegiate Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Week award Monday. Beasley, now a three-time winner, helped William Penn (12-0) to four more wins (three with at least 127 […]
