Oskaloosa–The William Penn Athletics Department will be taking its internet streaming efforts to the next level by once again partnering with Stretch Internet starting this fall. Fans will be able to watch the navy and gold at the Game Central 2.0 portal at https://portal.stretchinternet.com/wpu The University has inked a deal with the streaming content company […]
It was not just about the wins and the titles in 2015-2016 as William Penn’s academic prowess takes center stage at #2. The Statesmen’s efforts began with 19 NAIA Scholar-Athletes (juniors and seniors, 3.5 GPA), including three individual from several different teams. WPU also had 34 Heart of America Athletic Conference Scholar-Athletes (juniors and seniors, […]
The women’s golf team’s continued dominance was a ‘gimme’ to be #3 on the 2015-2016 list. The program capped off a tremendous regular season by notching its third-straight league title in May to qualify for NAIA Nationals (team finished 19th). Seven tournament trophies were hoisted (four to end the year) and numerous individual wins were […]
Rex Dean Welch September 10, 1928 – July 24, 2016 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 87 Rex Dean Welch, 87, of Oskaloosa died, Sunday, July 24, 2016, at the MHP Hospital in Oskaloosa. He was born Monday, September 10, 1928, in Oskaloosa, the son of Eugene and Mae DeWitt Welch. Rex graduated from the Oskaloosa High […]
Murel Flanders July 4, 1923 – July 24, 2016 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 93 Murel Flanders, 93, of Oskaloosa, died Sunday, July 24, 2016, at the Oskaloosa Care Center in Oskaloosa. She was born July 4, 1923, in Mahaska County the daughter of Sumner and Silvie M. Tyrell Flanders. Murel graduated from Bussey High School […]
Forrest Wendell Gorsuch May 1, 1921 – July 24, 2016 Grinnell (Montezuma), Iowa | Age 95 Forrest Gorsuch, 95, of Grinnell and formerly of Montezuma passed away peacefully Sunday morning, July 24, 2016 at the Mayflower Care Center in Grinnell. Forrest Wendell Gorsuch, the son of Lewis and Myrtle (Hutchinson) Gorsuch, was born on May […]
Mary J. Jemison May 8, 1933 – July 24, 2016 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 83 Mary Jemison, 83, of Oskaloosa died July 24, 2016 at her home in Oskaloosa. Mary was born May 8, 1933, near Rose Hill, Iowa, the daughter of John and Ruth (Fridlington) Vande Kieft. Mary attended grade school in St. Albans, […]
Oskaloosa, IA: — Summer is winding down and so is the Oskaloosa Summer Lunch Program. Over the course of the summer, the program has served free meals to children at 13 total sites in Oskaloosa, Beacon, and University Park. Kids who come to lunch sites also get to take part in fun, often educational activities, […]
In his second Games appearance, Vincent Ramirez takes first in the world among 14 to 15 year old boys Jul 23, 2016 Oskaloosa (Iowa) youth athlete Vincent Ramirez won four first-place finishes out of seven events in the Teenage Boys 14 to 15 age group in the 2016 Reebok CrossFit Games in Los Angeles, Calif., […]
The Oskaloosa Indians Softball Team claimed their first ever state title, on just their second trip to the state tournament, with a 6-5 victory. Fort Dodge, Iowa – For Oskaloosa, there was no other option but to be in the championship game. Head Coach Jay Harms had told Oskaloosa News in earlier interviews that game […]
