Mahaska County 4-H and FFA members are gearing up for their annual fundraiser, which will be held on Friday, April 26th, starting at 6:00 p.m. in Bradbury Hall at Nelson Pioneer Farm. This year’s event includes a meal consisting of pulled pork, grilled chicken breast, cheesy hash browns, seasoned green beans, and a dessert catered […]
Oskaloosa had a total of 42 Division 1 ratings and 21 Division 2 ratings. The division 1 solo performances are listed below Savannah Cavan (piano), John Krejci (baritone), Carter Waddington (marimba), Hayden Hopper (trumpet), Joanna Thury (timpani), Ethan Ritenour (tuba), Lindy Slocum (tenor sax), Sage Adam (alto sax), Vlad Munger (bari sax), Patrick DeRonde (violin), […]
Larry John Hunolt August 1, 1960 – April 16, 2019 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 58 Larry Hunolt, 58, of Oskaloosa, died Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at his home in Oskaloosa. He was born August 1, 1960, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, the son of John and Dorothy Sanders Hunolt. Larry grew up and attended school in Oskaloosa. […]
Marilyn N. Herny March 9, 1929 – April 15, 2019 Leighton, Iowa | Age 90 Marilyn N. Herny, 90, of Leighton, Iowa, passed away peacefully Monday, April 15, 2019, at the Oskaloosa Care Center with her loving family by her side. Marilyn was born March 9, 1929, in Barnes City, Iowa, the daughter of John […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Family and friends of Marquis Todd and Luke Vanhemert waited for word from the jury after closing arguments finished up Monday morning. The jury was given their instructions just before noon and moved to the deliberation room. After a week-long trial that was sometimes filled with emotional testimony, a jury of nine […]
by Wade Steinlage Peru, Neb.–The Statesmen softball team had its way with Peru State Sunday as it swept a Heart of America Athletic Conference doubleheader. William Penn (18-24, 9-13 Heart) won by scores of 10-2 and 11-2, both in five innings. The wins mark the first time since March 29, 2015 vs. Viterbo that the […]
by Wade Steinlage Lamoni–The William Penn University Baseball team was headed into Sunday look to complete its second consecutive Heart of America Athletic Conference sweep on Sunday as they clashed with Graceland. The Statesmen (29-7, 14-3 Heart) defeated the Yellowjackets (6-24, 3-18 Heart) 9-7, completing the sweep. The win also keeps WPU’s lead atop the […]
by Wade Steinlage Lamoni—After a 10-game homestand, the Statesmen Baseball team was back on the road as they began a three-game set with Graceland. William Penn (28-7, 13-3 Heart) took the first two games of the series with the Yellowjackets (6-23, 3-17 Heart) and have won eight of their its last nine ballgames. WPU 13, […]
by Wade Steinlage Oskaloosa–Vashti Nwagbaraocha (Sr., Milwaukee, Wis., Exercise Science) is heading back to nationals after leading the William Penn track and field teams at the William Penn Invitational Saturday. On a day when the Statesmen faced off against fellow league foe Culver-Stockton in the meet, the senior had just one foe in her field, […]
Evelyn C (Harper) DenHartog August 31, 1933 – April 15, 2019 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 85 Evelyn C. (Harper) DenHartog, age 85, of rural Oskaloosa, Iowa, passed away Monday morning, April 15, 2019 at the Serenity House of Oskaloosa, Iowa. Evelyn was born on August 31, 1933, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, the daughter of Faye and […]
