Oskaloosa, Iowa – A little improv makes for challenging and fun theater. Andy McGuire of Oskaloosa Community Theater [OCT] lead a group of interested improv performers this past week at On The Green restaurant in Oskaloosa. Improv is short for improvisation, “and the art of improvisation is doing whatever the art is, without a script. […]
CEDAR RAPIDS—The Central College volleyball team’s five-match winning streak was snapped Friday night in a 25-19, 25-21, 25-19 setback at Coe College Friday night. 25-19, 25-21, 25-19. Central (9-9 overall, 3-2 Iowa Conference) got off to a slow start,l according to coach Kent Clayberg. “We were timid coming out of the gate in the first […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – When it comes to health, people usually focus on physical, not mental aspects. Mahaska Health Partnership Behavioral Health Licensed Independent Social Worker April Davis explains the importance of mental well-being and its effect on your overall health, especially in the workplace. “Your career plays a big part in your life, with most […]
PATSY ANN BRADEN May 15, 1934 – October 5, 2016 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 84 Patsy Ann Braden, 84, of Oskaloosa passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, October 5, 2016, at the MHP Hospice Serenity House. Patsy was born in Oskaloosa on May 15, 1934 to Leonard and Rosella (Schultz) Whipple. Patsy graduated from […]
Cathy Valerie Burdock November 29, 1965 – October 5, 2016 Sigourney, Iowa | Age 50 Cathy Burdock, age 50, died Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at the Keokuk County Health Center in Sigourney. Cathy was born November 29, 1965, the daughter of Albert and Jeanette Mikaelsen Carlson. Cathy was an animal lover. She always had to […]
Oskaloosa–Brady Burford is following in the footsteps of fellow Statesmen greats as he has signed a contract to play professionally in Luxembourg. The former William Penn cager recently inked with BBC Arantia Larochette. He joins 2012-2013 All-Americans Brandon Beasley and Keith Steffeck on the list of WPU men’s basketball players to play post-collegiately in the […]
Oskaloosa–William Penn University will induct four new members into its Athletic Hall of Fame at this year’s Homecoming celebration, October 13–16. During halftime of Saturday’s football game on October 15 against Peru State, the four former Statesmen athletes will be recognized for their athletic accomplishments. Dale Harter was the definition of an outstanding athlete. That’s […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn women’s soccer team posted a clean sheet Wednesday, defeating Clarke 2-0 in Heart of America Athletic Conference action. The Statesmen (4-6-1, 2-3-1 Heart) took the early lead when Graciela Belmontes (Sr., Salinas, Calif., Biology) drove home a pass from Francis Lee (Jr., Fort Dodge, Iowa, Exercise Science) just 5:41 into action. Belmontes […]
Oskaloosa–Guided by two goals each from Facundo Benitez (Sr., Buenos Aires, Argentina, Business Management) and Juan Salazar (Fr., Buga, Colombia, Exercise Science) and a trio of assists by Nenad Markovic (So., Belgrade, Serbia), the Statesmen men’s soccer team cruised past Clarke 5-1 in Heart of America Athletic Conference action Wednesday. William Penn (5-5-2, 2-3-1 Heart) […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The process of deciding the best approach for a new recreation center and early childhood development center took another step forward this week, when Triangle2 presented their findings to community members. The study session was held to present the findings of the market analysis that was generated by Triangle2 Solutions, and presented […]
