Oskaloosa, Iowa – Building the skill of reading is the primary focus of a weekly gathering of parents and children at the Oskaloosa Public Library in a program called ‘Family Storyteller’. The program is sponsored by the Mahaska County ISU Extension Office. Natalie Spray, Program Coordinator with Mahaska County Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, […]
Oskaloosa–After a slower-than-expected start, the Statesmen softball team has dropped a few positions as the NAIA released its first regular season coaches’ poll today. William Penn (12-6) slipped from #22 to #25 with 105 points. The navy and gold are the only representatives from the Midwest Collegiate Conference in the top 25, while St. Ambrose […]
William Penn University will host for the first time ever a MCC Multi-championship and MCC outdoor track conference meet this April and May at the stadium track located at Lacey Recreation Complex. In the past facilities have not allowed for inviting such a conference. Greg Hafner, William Penn athletic director stated, “”This will be the […]
PELLA—Central College sophomore pitcher Mallory Schulenberg (Kansas City, Mo., St. Pius X HS) is the Iowa Conference female athlete of the week while sophomore second baseman Abbey Strajack (Davenport, Assumption HS) is the league’s softball position player of the week. Schulenberg posted a 3-0 mark with a 0.32 earned run average in four appearances and […]
Eddyville, Iowa – This Friday night at 6:30 in the cafeteria, you are cordially invited to attend an academic showcase honoring the Seniors. Many of our students have taken a considerable amount of time to ensure that they not only excel in sports and band but also in academic efforts as well. There will be […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – March is recognized as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and Mahaska Health Partnership is offering free colorectal cancer screening kits throughout the month to help detect polyps early. According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the colon or rectum. Most colorectal cancers grow […]
PELLA—Central College’s Theron Stewart (Marshalltown) has been named a Scholar All-American by the National Wrestling Coaches Association. Stewart, a physical education major, carries a 3.31 grade point average (4.0 scale). To qualify for the award, a wrestler must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher and either place in the top six at the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council met for about an hour Monday evening, as they worked on an agenda centered on upcoming projects. The council approved the plans, specifications, contract and estimated cost for the mall parking lot improvement project. The plans were prepared by Garden & Associates for reconstruction of the east Mall […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa community and surrounding areas are invited to join WPU staff, faculty, and students at a recognition ceremony for the William Penn University Men’s Basketball program to celebrate their historic season. The Statesmen finished the 2012–13 season ranked #1 in the NAIA with the best record in program history. As Midwest […]
William Penn University is honored to host Dr. Jim Le Shana as this year’s guest speaker for the 4th Annual Ercil and Maxine Beane Lecture on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Dr. La Shana’s presentation titled “The Forgotten Quaker Distinctive” will be held at 11:15 am in the Chief Mahaska Room, located in the Dana Atkins […]
