A picture is worth a thousand words, and for Christian Opportunity Center person supported Mike Cossolotto, those words tell an incredible story. Mike is nonverbal, but for the past year and with the help of volunteer Tony Pearson, he has been telling his story through painting. On Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, Mike shared his story […]
Ronald Hudson, 77, of Centerville passed away on October 5, 2015 at Mercy Medical Center in Centerville, Iowa after a hard fought battle with lung cancer. Ronald was born on April 18, 1938 to Arthur and Josephine (Conger) Hudson in Mendota, MO. He attended Cincinnati High School, playing boys’ basketball. Ronald graduated in 1956. After […]
Barbara Ann McKee October 7, 1941 – October 5, 2015 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 73 Barbara McKee, 73, of Oskaloosa passed away Monday, October 05, 2015, at Mahaska Health Partnership in Oskaloosa. Barbara Ann McKee, daughter of Frank James and Dorothy Irene (Kaldenberg) Van Veen, was born October 7, 1941, in Pella, Iowa. Barbara attended Pella […]
April 26, 1957 – October 6, 2015 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 58 Carol Anne Briggs, 58, of Oskaloosa, was welcomed home by Jesus, Tuesday, October 6, 2015, at the MHP Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. Carol Anne was born Friday, April 26, 1957, in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of George and Dolores Hill Kinder. Carol […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Our pets are a major part of our lives, and come with a great responsibility. Some who enjoy and see their pets as a blessing in their lives took an opportunity to have their pets blessed at a ceremony held at Edmundson Park on Sunday. Members of the St. James Episcopal Church, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Fall weather brings a myriad of activities, which makes for busy and often fun-filled weekends for area residents. The always favorite stops like Autumn Acres located at Stam Greenhouse had to compete with homecoming at William Penn University, where they also celebrated the reopening of their Athletic Hall of Fame inside the […]
Kansas City, Mo.–Home court advantage may have been just enough to tip the scales in favor of the host team Tuesday as the William Penn volleyball team fell 3-1 to Avila in Heart of America Athletic Conference action. The Statesmen (5-15, 1-4 Heart) lost by scores of 24-26, 22-25, 26-24, 20-25. WPU outhit the Eagles […]
Clinton–A strong fight was given by the Statesmen women’s soccer team against #24 Ashford Tuesday, but it was not enough in a 2-0 non-conference setback. William Penn (5-6) was outshot 15-4, but went into halftime in a scoreless tie with the Saints (9-2). The hosts unfortunately finally broke through in the early minutes of the […]
Polk City–The Statesmen men’s golf team faded a bit in the second round to finish smack-dab in the middle of the standings at the Grand View Classic Monday and Tuesday. William Penn was sixth out of 11 teams with a two-day tally of 616 (305-311) at the par-72 Tournament Club of Iowa Golf Course. Host […]
Columbia, Mo.–The Statesmen women’s golf team used five strong showings to claim its second crown of the fall at the Columbia Classic Monday and Tuesday. William Penn was first out of six teams with a two-day tally of 647 (323-324) at the par-72 Columbia Country Club. Heart of America Athletic Conference foe and defending league […]
