Oskaloosa–The William Penn softball team could not produce an upset against the #4 team in the land as it was swept by Saint Xavier (Ill.) 8-0 (5 innings) and 7-0 Friday. The Statesmen (8-19) only managed one hit in the opening game against the Cougars (23-2-1), while four different players had one base knock each […]
PELLA — On a blustery day in Pella, the Central College baseball team was swept by Dubuque Friday in its Iowa Conference home opener 3-1 and 14-6. Coming off of a crucial sweep on the road at Simpson on Tuesday, coach Matt Schirm was hoping for more out of his team in its first Iowa […]
The Iowa Army National Guard’s finest warriors gathered at the Camp Dodge Joint Maneuver Training Center March 20-22, 2015 to compete in the annual Best Warrior Competition. The three-day competition tested the Soldiers’ physical, mental and professional skills. Eleven privates first class and specialists competed for the Soldier of the Year title, while 13 sergeants […]
The Mahaska County YMCA recently sent 16 swimmers to the Regional swim meet at the University of Minnesota to compete against the best from 12 states from the Midwest area. Nikolas Dykstra, Jarod Miller, Carter Huyser and Jack Miller came away with 2 Gold medals while competing in the medley and free relay events for […]
The boys soccer team opened the season at Ottumwa last night. The Indians fell to a strong Ottumwa team four goals to one The team started out strong, scoring the first goal about ten minutes into the game. The goal was scored by by Sam Adams with the assist going to Colton Berg. Ben Boston […]
Phyllis Maxine Bartlow June 25, 1936 – April 3, 2015 Carlisle (Oskaloosa), Iowa | Age 78 Phyllis Bartlow, 78, of Carlisle and formerly of Oskaloosa passed away Friday evening, April 3, 2015, at the Carlisle Center for Wellness and Rehab. Phyllis Maxine Bartlow, daughter of Clyde and Evelyn (Edwards) Wilson, was born June 25, 1936, […]
This week I will deviate from my normal newsletter to address an issue that has been divisive for many years, and that is the issue of abortion. This is an important issue to Iowans, and I recognize the passion on both sides. But the legislature does have to wrestle with this difficult matter at times. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Time has a way of sneaking up on all of us. There are several potential reasons that the Mahaska County YMCA needs help to stay viable into the future. At nearly a half-century old, the facility has many needs, but before money is spent, the YMCA along with MCDG are getting feedback […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn baseball team failed to deliver the knockout punch in the opener and unfortunately things unraveled from there as the Statesmen were swept by Grand View in a Midwest Collegiate Conference doubleheader Thursday. William Penn (14-14, 4-4 MCC) fell by scores of 3-2 and 9-0. The home team struck first as Cory DeRush […]
Clinton–With a dominating effort in the second contest, the Statesmen softball team managed to secure a split with Ashford in non-conference action Thursday. William Penn (8-17) lost the opener 5-3, but responded well to win the nightcap 10-1 (5 innings). After not winning by the run rule in their first 19 games, the Statesmen have […]
