Archive for: March, 2013

Mahaska County Conservation Hosts Annual Maple Syrup Festival

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The weather was very different, but the syrup was just as sweet. On Saturday, March 2nd, the Mahaska County Conservation Board held its annual Maple Syrup Festival at the Eveland Access area that is located 4 miles south of Beacon on Hwy, T39. There is much to learn about tapping trees, and […]

MCRF Fundraiser Raises Money And Generates Smiles

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Combining a good time with a good cause is usually a success. From the smiles on bowlers faces Friday night, March 1st, the night was successful. The MCRF held its 3rd annual bowling tournament at Mahaska Bowl Friday night. The funds generated go towards the Lacey Complex. “What I love about it, […]

A “KNIGHT” ON THE TOWN WITH MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT

OSKALOOSA, IA — Monty Python’s Spamalot, the Tony-Award winning Best Musical of 2005, will visit the fair city of Oskaloosa on Tuesday, March 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the George Daily Auditorium. Don’t miss the biggest show of the Daily’s 2012-2013 professional season! Based in New York City, Spamalot tours across the country and will […]

Statesmen Enjoy Fairytale Ride

Oskaloosa, Iowa – It’s been a storybook year, but will it be a storybook finish? The William Penn University Men’s Basketball Team is looking to finish off its storybook year with a big trophy hoisted in victory. Head Coach John Henry and his team sat Wednesday evening as their opponent in the opening round of […]

Soderblom Places 7th

Des Moines–Kyle Soderblom (So., Newton, Iowa, Biology) split a pair of matches Saturday to finish seventh in the nation at the NAIA Wrestling National Championships. The sophomore197-pounder opened the day having already reached All-America status with a 3-1 record Friday. He unfortunately lost his first match by fall to Carl Johnson of Southern Oregon to […]

Foster Ends Nationals in Shot Put Event

Geneva, Ohio–Meaghan Foster (Fr., Centerville, Iowa, Undecided) produced a solid throw in the shot put to conclude William Penn’s showing at the NAIA Indoor Track and Field National Championships Saturday. The freshman, who placed 17th in Friday’s weight throw at 49-7.25, matched that finish with a shot put mark of 42-0. On the men’s side, […]

Wilson an All-American with Bronze in Long Jump

Geneva, Ohio–Jalen Wilson (So., Desoto, Texas, Undecided) made good with his third appearance at the big show as he earned All-America status at the NAIA Indoor Track and Field National Championships Friday. Wilson, who qualified for last year’s nationals in both the indoor and outdoor seasons, placed third out of ten competitors in the long […]

Soderblom Wins Three on Friday of Nationals, Will be All-American

Des Moines–A healthy Kyle Soderblom (So., Newton, Iowa, Biology) proved Friday that he is one of the best in the nation and worthy of standing on the awards podium by winning three times at the 56th Annual NAIA Wrestling National Championships. Soderblom won three of four matches and will spend Saturday morning seeking to finish […]

Gordon Honored for Grades

Oskaloosa–Zach Gordon (Jr., New Sharon, Industrial Technology) is performing well in the classroom and for his efforts he was named a 2012-2013 Daktronics-NAIA Wrestling Scholar-Athlete. Gordon, who owns a 3.77 Grade Point Average, is one of 33 wrestlers who were awarded the laurel. To be eligible for the award, athletes must be of at least […]

Rozenboom Report (3/1/2013)

Ken Rozenboom (R) at his desk in the Iowa Senate Chambers.

Rozenboom Report We are nearing the half-way mark of the legislative calendar. Next Friday is the first funnel, or the deadline for bills to be reported out of committees. This is a self-imposed deadline forcing ourselves to keep the process moving so we can finish the session up in a timely way. In a few […]

           

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