Robert Eldon Workman March 17, 1927 – February 17, 2018 What Cheer, Iowa | Age 90 Robert Workman, 90, of What Cheer, died Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Mahaska Health Partnership in Oskaloosa. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 on Friday, February 23, 2018 at the College Avenue Friends Church in Oskaloosa. Visitation […]
by Wade Steinlage Indianapolis, Ind.–The William Penn men’s bowling team will enter postseason action on the highest of notes after claiming the crown at the Hoosier Classic Saturday and Sunday. WPU was strong in qualifying, finishing seventh out of 78 teams at the Tier 1 event with 9,127 pins in six regular games and 15 […]
by Wade Steinlage Indianapolis, Ind.–The Statesmen women’s bowling team had an excellent showing on the second day of competition as it finished in the top 20 at the Hoosier Classic Saturday and Sunday. WPU placed 17th out of 66 teams at the Tier 1 event with 8,142 pins in six regular games and 15 Baker […]
by Wade Steinlage Waverly–A trio of throwers tried one last time to qualify for nationals or simply better their qualifying marks as the William Penn track and field teams competed at the Wartburg Invitational Saturday. Derek Robinson (Sr., Jenks, Okla., Communications), who has already qualified for next month’s NAIA National Championships in the weight throw, […]
A Knoxville Police Department Press Release At about 12:21 a.m. on February 18, 2018 Knoxville Police and Fire & Rescue Departments were called to the 200 block Terrace Lane for the report of a possible structure fire. Arriving units found a smoke filled home with two people sitting on a front porch. The people were […]
by Wade Steinlage Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s basketball team went wire-to-wire Saturday to lock up another regular season championship, holding off Clarke 109-95 in Heart of America Athletic Conference play. Coupled with a loss by Central Methodist, #3 WPU (25-2, 15-2 Heart) collected a share of its 11th regular season conference title. It is the […]
by Wade Steinlage Oskaloosa–The Statesmen women’s basketball team was far from its best Saturday, but still extended its winning streak with a 62-52 Heart of America Athletic Conference victory over Clarke. William Penn (21-5, 15-2 Heart) won its eighth-straight contest (ties longest streak since 2010-2011) to remain in a tie with Central Methodist at the […]
by Wade Steinlage Baldwin City, Kan.–Max Lewis (So., Duchesne, Utah, Biology) was a probable national qualifier, but guaranteed his spot Saturday with a strong showing at the Heart of America Athletic Conference Championships. The sophomore finished 3-2 to take fourth in the heavyweight class. He won his first two matches, including one by fall, to […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The extreme cold and wind of winter have many in Iowa ducking for the warmth of home. Most residents in Oskaloosa appreciate and enjoy the safety that the warmth that their furnace provides them, along with the ability to open the refrigerator and cook their meals. There is another group of individuals […]
PELLA — It was a tale of two halves Saturday in Pella, as the Central College men’s basketball team raced out to a 58-41 halftime lead before Wartburg College overcame the deficit to win 93-92. “There were a lot of ups and downs in the game tonight,” said coach Craig Douma. “I felt in the […]
