The Oskaloosa Water Department will be conducting our bi-annual hydrant flushing beginning Monday October 10, 2016. This will last approximately two weeks. You may notice low pressure and cloudy or discolored water. The water, even though discolored, will remain safe to drink. Please refrain from washing laundry if you notice this change in your water, […]
(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – Executive director and editor of the Iowa Center for Public Affairs (IowaWatch), Lyle Muller, will present “Who’s Watching Out For You” on Wednesday, October 26 at 6:00 p.m. in the Musco Technology Center on William Penn University’s campus. Muller’s presentation will cover the threats that exist in the aftermath of dramatic cuts […]
Press Release Oskaloosa Police Department October 10, 2016 On October 9, 2016 at approximately 6:53 P.M. the Oskaloosa Police Department responded to 208 3rd Ave East in reference to a male with a gunshot wound. Upon Officers arrival the gunshot victim was identified as Zach Shafer, age 18 of 208 3rd ave East. Mr. Shafer […]
McPherson, Kan.–The William Penn volleyball team ended its losing streak Friday as it competed at a triangular hosted by Central Christian. The Statesmen (4-19) opened the day by defeating host Central Christian 3-1 (19-25, 25-22, 25-22, 25-21), but ended it with a 3-0 loss to Haskell Indian Nations (Kan.) (17-25, 16-25, 24-26). The victory snaps […]
Bettendorf–Jamal Boma (Sr., Des Moines, Iowa, Business Management and Physical Education) posted one of the best times in school history as the Statesmen cross country teams ran at the St. Ambrose Fighting Bee Invitational Saturday. The WPU men were ninth out of 13 teams with 221 points, while Waldorf topped the standings with 70 points. […]
Fayette, Mo.–The Statesmen women’s soccer team failed to keep up with Central Methodist in a 4-0 Heart of America Athletic Conference loss Sunday. William Penn (4-7-1, 2-4-1 Heart), which was outshot 19-7 in the setback, permitted two goals in the first half and then two more in the second stanza. AnnaMarie Urps (So., Wilton, Calif., […]
Fayette, Mo.–The William Penn men’s soccer team was unable to take down a solid Central Methodist squad which is receiving votes nationally in a 5-2 Heart of America Athletic Conference loss Sunday. The Statesmen (5-6-2, 2-4-1 Heart) gave up only one goal in the first half, but the flood gates unfortunately opened a few minutes […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Bicycling across Iowa takes about a week right? Most Iowans believe that the approximately 50 miles a day is the pace. For a group of nearly 20 riders, the State of Iowa is but a day trip. They get on their bikes in Council Bluffs at 4am, and pedal their way across […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- The Stephen Memorial K9 5k is in its 5th year now, and is the 3rd one to see sunshine after the first two were washed out by the rain. Nearly 40 people participated in this years event. For Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter, the 5k event is important for them. It helps them to […]
Veterans and their families came to Penn Central Mall on Saturday to sign up to be in the veterans register being compiled. Oskaloosa, Iowa – An effort is underway in Mahaska County to find the oldest living veteran in Mahaska County. The American Legion Post 34, in conjunction with Hy-Vee, Penn Central Mall, KBOE and […]
