Donald Simmons October 23, 1926 – January 30, 2019 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 92 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Donald “Sneaky Pete” Simmons, 92, of Oskaloosa died Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at Crystal Heights Care Center in Oskaloosa. He was born October 23, 1926, in Grinnell, Iowa, the son of Ralph and […]
by Wade Steinlage Oskaloosa–Two seniors came away victorious in their final collegiate dual-meet action, but it was not enough to lift the William Penn wrestling team as it fell 35-13 to non-conference foe Central. WPU (2-5) won just three matches on the night, including Darquell Pierre (Jr., St. Petersburg, Fla., Sociology) taking a 9-8 decision […]
by Wade Steinlage Oskaloosa–A rough couple of weeks has the William Penn men’s basketball team outside of the top 10 for the first time in nearly three years as the NAIA released its fourth Division I rating Tuesday. The Statesmen (16-5, 10-5 Heart) dropped to 14th with 127 points, snapping a streak of 21-consecutive times […]
by Wade Steinlage Oskaloosa–Despite being tied for second in the nation in wins and sitting fourth in win percentage, the William Penn women’s basketball team only picked up one spot as the NAIA released its fourth Division I rating Tuesday. The Statesmen (20-2, 15-2 Heart) won five of six games during the last rating period, […]
OSKALOOSA — A combination of regular starters and reserves pushed the Central College wrestling team to a 35-13 win over William Penn University on Tuesday night. In beating the Statesmen (2-5), the Dutch (11-3) used just five of their usual starters. “Overall, it was a good performance,” coach Eric Van Kley said. “We had some […]
David Isaac Grimes November 6, 1917 – January 29, 2019 Albia, Iowa | Age 101 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran David Isaac Grimes, age 101, the oldest surviving World War II Veteran of Monroe County, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at North Mahaska Specialty Care in […]
Sylvia Bruxvoort January 7, 1926 – January 29, 2019 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 93 Sylvia Bruxvoort, 93, of Oskaloosa passed away, Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at the Northern Mahaska Specialty Care in Oskaloosa. Sylvia Bruxvoort, daughter of Guy and Tena Bouma Bruxvoort, was born January 7, 1926 in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Sylvia graduated from eighth grade […]
by Wade Steinlage Oskaloosa–Chris Leiba (Jr., Olympia, Wash., Business Management) enjoyed a tremendous season debut and for his efforts he was named Heart of America Athletic Conference Men’s Track Athlete of the Week Monday. Leiba garnered his first career award after guiding the Statesmen to the team crown with 156 points at the Grinnell Invitational. […]
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship today encouraged Iowans interested in beekeeping to consider enrolling in one of the 38 beekeeping schools that will be held around the state in 2019. The courses are for both the beginner and advanced beekeeper. “A great variety of beekeeping courses are available across […]
DES MOINES – Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement after new figures released by the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics show Iowa’s high school graduation rate remains the highest in the nation with 91 percent. “Once again, Iowa is leading the nation when it comes to students graduating high school,” […]
