Oskaloosa–The William Penn baseball team is projected to be right in the thick of things as the Midwest Collegiate Conference preseason coaches’ poll was released today. The Statesmen, who were 23-18 overall last year, won the 2013 MCC regular season crown with a 12-8 mark. They have been picked to finish second in the seven-team […]
OSKALOOSA —The William Penn University Training Practicum class announces its fall 2013 seminar series. All sessions will be held on the William Penn campus and are free and open to the public. Reservations are not required, but do help in planning. The topic list for the next two weeks is as follows: · “Modern Times: […]
Oskaloosa–Tarah Alexander (So., Cedar, Iowa, Undecided) had a terrific season debut and was rewarded for it as the all-Midwest Collegiate Conference teams were announced today. Courtesy of a top-15 finish, Alexander was named to the honorable-mention squad. The MCC’s top seven runners were placed on the first team, while nine more runners received honorable mentions […]
Oskaloosa– Deane Wichelt (Jr., Durant, Iowa, Mechanical Engineering) and Saromo Mugisha (Jr., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Business Management) ran solid races last weekend, and their efforts netted them spots on the all-Midwest Collegiate Conference teams that were announced today. Courtesy of top-15 finishes, both harriers were named to the honorable-mention squad. The top seven runners were […]
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Branstad today launched an innovative new public-private partnership called Home Base Iowa, an effort that will match military veterans with jobs available across Iowa. Home Base Iowa will raise private funds to support national targeted marketing efforts to veterans, including in-person outreach, a social media campaign and outreach through military publications. […]
WPU 14th at Leatherneck Classic Davenport/Moline, Ill.–With top-100 finishes by all five of its rollers, the Statesmen women’s bowling team placed in the top half at the ISYL Leatherneck Classic Saturday and Sunday. William Penn placed 14th out of 33 teams with a finally tally of 8,174 pins in six regular games and 16 Baker […]
by Shelly Spaur Oskaloosa, Iowa – As many people went about their normal Monday morning, a small group gathered this morning at the American Legion for a ceremony celebrating Veteran’s Day. The service began with the Posting of the Colors by the American Legion Color Guard and the National Anthem. Fred Bridges was the master […]
The next quarterly membership meeting of the Mahaska County Historical Society will is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 18, at 6:30 p.m. inside Bradbury Hall at the Nelson Pioneer Farm campus. A potluck dinner will precede the membership meeting and program. Local Historian Connie Van Polen will discuss the diversity of the mining town of Buxton, […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – The death of a loved one is often very painful for those left behind, regardless of their age. How a person grieves the loss is a personal and individual experience. To help people dealing with bereavement, the Mahaska Hospice Auxiliary donated a wide variety of books about grief to the Oskaloosa Public […]
OSKALOOSA, IA — Oskaloosa music students will soon have the opportunity to show off their skills with the Bay Street Brassworks touring musical ensemble. On Thursday, November 14th, Bay Street will work with 122 middle school band students during the school day, performing with them and teaching them about being professional musicians. The ensemble will […]
