
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Members of the Mahaska County E911 Service Board and members of the Mahaska County Emergency Management Commission each held a meeting on Thursday night. The E911 Service Board is comprised of representatives from the various emergency departments that serve within the Mahaska County area. The Emergency Management Commission is made up of […]
Aug 25 2019 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa–The fall college and high school sports seasons are underway and the William Penn Statesmen and Oskaloosa Indian athletics departments would like to invite the media and public out to meet and hear from the coaches and players. The Third Annual Fall WPU/OHS Athletics Media and Community Night (AKA Meet The Coaches Night) is being […]

Carson McCarl Takes 360 Feature and Championship; Jamie Ball Wins 360 Make-up Russ Hall Wins in Pro Sprints; Matthew Stelzer Claims Title by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 24, 2019) – Gio Scelzi impressed by winning his second feature of the year at the Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. The Xtream Powered by Mediacom Season Championship […]

Oskaloosa–William Penn Athletics Director Nik Rule is proud to announce the hiring of Steve Heaton as Head Shotgun Sports Coach. An avid hunter and shooter since childhood, Heaton was instrumental in the forming of the Oskaloosa High School shooting team in 2007. During his tenure, which lasted from 2007-2015, he coached American Skeet, American Trap, […]
Aug 25 2019 | Posted in
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Mahaska County 4-H members exhibits were on display in the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair this month. More than 3800 exhibits were displayed this year, showcasing excellence in project area learning by 4-H members across the state of Iowa. Divisions young people may exhibit in include agriculture and natural resources, creative arts, […]

Lita Opheim October 12, 1947 – August 24, 2019 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 71 Lita Opheim, 71, of Oskaloosa, died Saturday, August 24, 2019, at Unity Point Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. She was born October 12, 1947 to Isabello and Romana (Montances) Libanan in Cebu, Philippines. Lots was united in marriage to Arthuro Samantos […]
Aug 25 2019 | Posted in
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Donald G. McCartie August 4, 1947 – August 24, 2019 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 72 Donald McCartie, 72, of Oskaloosa passed away Saturday morning, August 24, 2019, at the Mahaska Health Hospice Serenity House. Donald Gene McCartie, son of James Donald and Barbara Jean (Purvis) McCartie, was born August 4, 1947, in Oskaloosa. Don was […]
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Oskaloosa – The William Penn women’s soccer team came out with another overtime win against Avila University, scoring the game winner three and a half minutes into the first OT. Iris Navarro drilled a penalty kick that was awarded after Anna Matthew took a foul in the box and the navy and gold came out […]
Aug 24 2019 | Posted in
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by Wade Steinlage Oskaloosa–The Statesmen men’s soccer team proved it is capable of having success, even at less than full strength as it defeated non-conference foe Avila 2-0 in the season opener Saturday. WPU (1-0) dominated from the initial whistle, outshooting the Eagles (0-1) 25-6. That might not seem incredibly impressive for a squad coming […]
Aug 24 2019 | Posted in
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by Wade Steinlage Hutchinson, Kan.—The Statesmen women’s volleyball team began its 2019 season on the road as they played a quartet of games at the KCAC Fall Fling. The ladies started the season in quality fashion, taking three of the four games they played. William Penn (3-1) played a pair of games on Friday beginning […]
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