PELLA — Greg Lonning, one of the most decorated wrestlers in Iowa Conference history who had a successful three-year stint as the head coach at Central College, will enter the Division III National Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame Thursday night. A former Luther College standout, Lonning won a national championship at 118 pounds in […]
On Tuesday, a car was gifted to Tenco by a local benefactor, Kay Graham. The car will join the fleet of vehicles serving Tenco’s staff and clients. The 2002 Toyota Camry will be assigned to assist the residential services in providing access to grocery shopping, medical and dental appointments, parks, restaurants, and events. Graham lives […]
Delanee Van Zante Named Outstanding Soloist of the Day On Saturday, March 4th, the Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont High School Jazz Band placed 1st in class 2A at the South East Iowa Bandmasters Association District Jazz Contest in Iowa City. The 1st and 2nd place bands from each class qualify for the Iowa Jazz Championships, which […]
(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – William Penn University, a private university that offers both liberal arts and professional degrees on undergraduate and graduate levels, recently announced the launch of a newly revamped website. The new website has a clean and uncluttered design, improved functionality, and enhanced visual content focused on the University’s rich Quaker heritage, educational delivery […]
The Oskaloosa Middle School Jazz Band received 2nd place in the Middle School Band Small Class at the Southeast Iowa Bandmasters Association District Jazz Festival on Saturday, March 4th in Iowa City. The Oskaloosa MS Jazz Band was followed by Solon I/II, Ft. Madison, Mt. Pleasant, Davis County, West Branch, and Grinnell. Ethan Cook was […]
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen men’s basketball team claimed one of the top seeds and will again face a program for the first time as it opens the Buffalo Funds-NAIA Division I Men’s Basketball National Championship next Wednesday. #1 seed William Penn (30-3) will take on #8 Loyola (La.) (22-9) in the Duer Bracket Wednesday at 8:15 p.m. […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn women’s basketball team was all but certain its season was over last week, so what an incredible surprise it was to hear its name announced on Wednesday’s selection show as it received a bid to the NAIA Division I Women’s Basketball National Championship, presented by Wells Fargo. #8 seed William Penn (18-13) […]
By Hailey Brown (Oskaloosa, Iowa) – Continuing momentum to implement the Rental Housing Inspection Program, an ordinance was passed on Monday night to add Chapter 15.60 and to amend Chapter 15.04.150 in the Oskaloosa Municipal Code. This ordinance includes a requirement that all rental properties have the name and contact information of the landlord posted […]
Earl Leslie Pierce October 16, 1938 – March 7, 2017 Montezuma, Iowa Earl Pierce, 78 of Montezuma passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at his home in Montezuma. Earl Leslie Pierce, the son of Harold “Skip” and Kathryn Arlene (Moyer) Pierce, was born on October 16, 1938 in Montezuma. Earl attended Malcom School. He was […]
Susan Ann Powers January 17, 1935 – February 16, 2017 Eddyville, Iowa | Age 82 Susan Ann (Dixon) Powers, 82, of Eddyville, passed away peacefully from complications of Alzheimer’s, February 16, 2017 at Good Samaritan Society in Ottumwa, Iowa. Susan was born on January 17, 1935 in Albia, Iowa, to Joe and Mildred (Weir) Dixon. […]
