AUBURNDALE, FLA.—The Central College bats racked up six runs in the first inning but then fell silent as the Dutch suffered a 19-6 (7 inn.) setback to Benedictine University (Ill.) Friday. The Dutch led 6-1 before Benedictine erupted for a seven-run second inning. The Eagles (1-0) scored in every inning and closed with three runs […]
(DES MOINES) – Wednesday, Rep. Guy Vander Linden (R-Oskaloosa) supported House File 478, a bill that leaves more money in Iowans’ pocketbooks and reduces Iowans’ income taxes. The bill gives Iowans a choice when paying their income taxes, either the current system or a 4.5 percent flat tax with zero deductions or credits. No one […]
The annual William Penn University Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by the student group P.A.S.S. (Programing Activities for Students by Students), will be held on Wednesday, March 27 at 4:00 p.m. on the front lawn of Penn Hall. Children of the community are invited and should bring their own Easter basket or bag. In the event […]
The Transform Academy JO (Junior Olympic) Optional Team competed on Sunday March 10th at the 2013 Leapin’ Leprechaun meet hosted by CRAG Gymnastics. The meet took place at CRAG’s home gym in Hiawatha. Name/Hometown Level/Age Vault Bars Beam Floor AA (All-Around) Jensen DeJong Oskaloosa Level 7 9 – 11 9.350 1st 8.875 3rd 8.700 4th […]
TUCSON, ARIZ.—Freshman pitcher Kelsey Stender (Belle Plaine, Minn.) retired 16 of the first 17 batters she faced and the Central College softball team made efficient use of its three hits to score a 5-0 win over Trinity University (Texas) in the Tucson Invitational Games Thursday. The Dutch (8-4) then coasted to a 10-2, five-inning triumph […]
AUBURNDALE, FLA.—Central College produced the ninth-inning fireworks but it was St. Norbert College (Wis.) that walked away with an 8-7 baseball win Thursday. Central (6-2) trailed 7-5 entering the ninth inning and had been held scoreless the three previous frames. But center fielder Sam Stetzel (senior, Perry) drew a walk and reached third when shortstop […]
Oskaloosa–Orielle Thomas (Sr., Waynesville, Mo., Physical Education) ended her collegiate career with one final playing honor as the 2012-2013 NAIA Division II Women’s Basketball All-America teams were announced Wednesday. For the second year in a row, Thomas represented William Penn on the honorable-mention team. She was one of four players from the Midwest Collegiate Conference […]
Tucson, Ariz.–The Statesmen baseball team experience both good and bad moments against quality competition on its spring break trip last week. William Penn (7-7) went 4-6 in the Grand Canyon State. March 3 Illinois Tech 7, William Penn 2 William Penn 4, Illinois Tech 3 Kyle Mauricio (Jr., Arden Hills, Minn., Physical Education) tallied two […]
WINTER HAVEN, FLA.— After a morning rain delay Wednesday, Central College used a great start from senior Dirk Lindaman (Ankeny) for a 6-2 triumph against Ripon College (Wis.) and six-run, fifth inning for a 12-7 win over Rhodes College (Tenn.). Ripon (1-5) jumped to a 2-0 lead after the first inning and threatened again in […]
DAYTONA BEACH, FLA.—Central College battled windy conditions but came away with the men’s golf title at the University of Illinois-Springfield Spring Fling Wednesday as Dutch senior Justin Livingston (Winterset) took medalist honors. Central won the team title at the par-72 The Club at Pelican Bay in Florida, outscoring NCAA Division II contenders Adelphi University (N.Y.) […]
