Oskaloosa–Middle hitter Kylie Giger (Jr., Elkhart, Ind., Exercise Science) and libero Danielle Breeher (Jr., St. Louis, Mo., Undecided) both received acknowledgement for solid fall campaigns as the 2014 all-Midwest Collegiate Conference volleyball teams were announced today. Giger and Breeher, who were leaders for William Penn (2-30, 0-6 MCC), joined 12 other players on the 14-person […]
Des Moines, Iowa – November 13, 2014. The state of Oregon today announced the launch of a wellness effort modeled after Iowa’s Healthiest State Initiative. The Oregon Healthiest State Initiative will lead the effort, learning from the successes of the public-private partnerships championed by the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative. The Oregon group will also utilize […]
Forest City–The William Penn wrestling team took advantage of two forfeits to slide past Waldorf 25-19 in dual-meet action Wednesday. Both sides were running a bit thin as the 13th-ranked Statesmen (1-0) were without starting 133-pounder Scottie Bonds (So., Chicago, Ill., Physical Education) and 165-pounder Jay Fresh (Jr., Knoxville, Iowa, Sociology). The mish-mash lineup allowed […]
By Eduardo Zamarripa, CRI Weekly News The testimonies for the trial of Oskaloosa resident Alicia Ritenour, 21, began this Thursday. Alicia Ritenour has been charged with murder in the first degree, and child endangerment, in the death of her 18-month old daughter Ava Ritenour. Alicia Ritenour has pled not guilty. On Friday, Jan. 24 at […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – A Mahaska County jury has been selected to hear the case of an Oskaloosa mother, Alicia Ritenour, accused of First Degree Murder, a Class “A” Felony, in the death of her 18 month-old daughter on January 24th of 2014. Alicia Ritenour has also been charged with Child Endangerment Resulting in Death, a […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Veterans Day around the United States brings a groundswell of appreciation for those who have served our country in the armed forces. Young and old alike come together to share meals, share stories and remember those who have gone before. One Oskaloosa area girl has had a desire to share her talent […]
Big First Half Leads Statesmen to 93-77 Defeat of Graceland Oskaloosa–An astounding first 20 minutes was enough to make up for a mediocre second stanza as the William Penn men’s basketball team won 93-77 over Graceland in non-conference play Tuesday. The Statesmen (4-2), who won their fourth in a row, led from the opening tip. […]
GRINNELL, Iowa – Grinnell College’s Ian Dixon-Anderson has been named the Midwest Conference Men’s Swimming and Diving Performer of the Week. Dixon-Anderson, from Princeton Junction, N.J. (West Windsor-Plainsboro), was a triple winner as the Pioneers sailed past Luther College 194-94 in their season opener on Saturday. He won the 1000-yard freestyle in 10:14.35, 200 butterfly […]
Oskaloosa (November 10, 2014) – The Mahaska County YMCA, in partnership with the Oskaloosa Community School District received a 21st Century Community Learning Center grant through the Iowa Department of Education. The purpose of the grant is to provide an afterschool program focused on increasing literacy and math skills, health and technology. The program is […]
Pritchett Wins First Accolade of Year Oskaloosa–Janay Pritchett (Sr., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Biology & Sociology) had another strong week and was honored for her efforts as she collected Midwest Collegiate Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week honors Monday. Now a two-time career honoree, Pritchett picked up her first award of the season by averaging […]
