By Wade Steinlage Huntington, Ind.–The William Penn volleyball team improved as the weekend grew on, but could not bring home a victory as it competed at the Huntington Tournament Friday and Saturday. The Statesmen (0-4) began Friday with a 3-0 setback to Brescia (Ky.) (23-25, 21-25, 21-25) before falling 3-1 to host Huntington (18-25, 25-23, […]
by Wade Steinlage Oskaloosa–The Statesmen men’s soccer team took a big step in the right direction as it started its 2017 season with a 3-3 tie against Bellevue in non-conference play Saturday. WPU (0-0-1) went punch for punch with the Bruins, the #34 team in the land. The squad was outshot just 13-10, including matching […]
by Wade Steinlage Huntington, Ind.–The William Penn volleyball team improved as the weekend grew on, but could not bring home a victory as it competed at the Huntington Tournament Friday and Saturday. The Statesmen (0-4) began Friday with a 3-0 setback to Brescia (Ky.) (23-25, 21-25, 21-25) before falling 3-1 to host Huntington (18-25, 25-23, […]
by Wade Steinlage Oskaloosa–The Statesmen men’s soccer team took a big step in the right direction as it started its 2017 season with a 3-3 tie against Bellevue in non-conference play Saturday. WPU (0-0-1) went punch for punch with the Bruins, the #34 team in the land. The squad was outshot just 13-10, including matching […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – During a public question and answer session hosted by William Penn University and the Oskaloosa School District at Smokey Row in Oskaloosa. The hour-and-a-half long session featured every coach of a fall sport from both institutions. Oskaloosa Head Volleyball Coach Jennifer Comfort spoke to the crowd about her team’s outlook for 2017 […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The conversation officially got underway early in 2017 about what a youth mentorship program would be like in Mahaska County. Would a program even be possible was the fundamental question when an informational meeting was held at George Daily Auditorium. By the end of that night, more questions were raised. What would […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Temperatures were comfortable for an end of summer scrimmage, and the action on the field indicated that the fall could be hot for the Indians. The format was different than past years for the ‘Old Shoe Game’, when Centerville came to town for the preseason scrimmage. Oskaloosa Head Football Coach Jake Jenkins […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Does the idea of getting your children to bed exhaust you? Mahaska Health Partnership Pediatrician John O’Brien, MD, offers some advice on helping your child get their best night’s sleep every night. When it comes to children, routine is vital. “Kids between the ages of five and 12 need nine to eleven […]
GRINNELL, Iowa – The Grinnell College men’s cross country team has been picked by the league coaches to win their sixth consecutive Midwest Conference (MWC) title. The Pioneers earned five first-place votes to earn 77 points, narrowly edging out Cornell College, who also had five first-place tallies and finished with 76 points. Monmouth College finished […]
The Master Gardeners are hosting a workshop on making hypertufa containers Thursday, September 7, 2017; 6-8 pm. At this workshop we will form a rustic textured garden container utilizing Portland cement and perlite. The workshop will be led by Mahaska County Master Gardeners Verna Conry and John Langstraat. The workshop will be held at the […]
