Oskaloosa, Iowa – School has been back in session for a couple of weeks, and Iowa Second Congressional District Congressman Dave Loebsack stopped by the school Wednesday morning. The purpose of his visit, as stated in a press release, was to “meet with administrators, teachers and students and tour various classrooms and programs that the […]
Barbara Wyatt July 2, 1931 – September 2, 2014 Montezuma, Iowa | Age 83 Barbara Wyatt, 83, of Montezuma passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, September 2, 2014 at the Taylor House in Des Moines. Barbara J. Wyatt, the daughter of Calvin and Ola (Trimble) Harden, was born on July 2, 1931 in Montezuma, Iowa. Barb […]
William Lee McCombs Sr. January 13, 1945 – September 2, 2014 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 69 Served with Honor ~ United States Military Veteran William Lee McCombs, 69, of Oskaloosa, died Tuesday, September 2, 2014, at the Hospice of Pella Comfort House in Pella. He was born January 13, 1945, in Newton, Iowa, the son […]
Bandy Collects POW Accolade Oskaloosa–Mason Bandy (Sr., Calgary, Alberta, Biology) did a tremendous job between the pipes to get the William Penn men’s soccer team a pair of wins as he was named Midwest Collegiate Conference Men’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week Tuesday. The senior, who was honored for the fifth time in his […]
United Way of Mahaska County, SIEDA and Salvation Army are pleased to say another year of Operation Backpack has made a huge impact on Mahaska County. With donations from the community and supplies from Stuff the Bus, around 400 backpacks were filled. We have students from kider-prep to grade 12 receive backpacks that have been […]
Fellowship Bible Church which is located at 1000 A Ave. West in Oskaloosa, IA, will be privileged on September 7 at 6:00pm to have Gracia Burnham share her refreshingly honest story of faith in the midst of terror and tragedy. Martin, a New Tribes Mission pilot & Gracia Burnham were kidnapped by militant Muslim terrorists […]
Power 9! Your bodies are fit. Your tummies are toned. Let’s work on your inner being. Coffee Break Bible studies are a great way to work on four of the nine Blue Zones Principles namely: Purpose, Down Shift, Belong (to a faith based community), and Right Tribe. Two opportunities for women and children to participate […]
Belleville, Ill.–The Statesmen women’s soccer team fell short in extra play for the second time in three games this year as it dropped a 2-1 decision to non-conference opponent Lindenwood-Belleville Sunday. WPU (1-2), which was outshot 14-10, played even through the first 64 minutes. The Lynx (1-1) finally broke the tie at the 64:20 mark, […]
DANVILLE, VA. — Hitting its stride in the season’s first tournament, the Central College volleyball team posted a pair of sweeps Sunday at the Averett Cougar Classic in Virginia. The Dutch raced past Emory & Henry (Va.) 27-25, 25-12, 25-12 and William Peace (N.C.) 25-22, 25-17, 25-19. Central’s 3-1 start is its best since 2011. […]
Interview video with Coach Hafner and Sam Tvedt at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsxawbBVVyg&feature=youtu.be Oskaloosa–The William Penn football team rolled in all facets Saturday in a 52-13 non-conference win over Bethel (Tenn.). In winning its fifth-straight season opener, WPU (1-0) outgained the Wildcats (0-1) by a margin of 557-181. Of that tally, 448 came on the ground as the […]
