Today is Friday, February 7, 2020 It is the 38th day of the year 328 days remain Local News *At the Mahaska County Supervisor meeting on Monday, the board discussed insurance coverage for county-owned buildings, and also a proposal to help add some beautification to the outside of the courthouse. The board will host a […]
OTTUMWA, Iowa ̶ Elise Stefanik, a rising star in the national Republican Party, announced her support for state Sen. Mariannette Miller-Meeks in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District today. “Elise Stefanik represents the future of the Republican Party. She’s bright, she’s right on the issues, she’s committed to creating a better future, and she’s fearless,” Miller-Meeks said. […]
Marshall, Mo.–The William Penn men’s wrestling team was unable to claim victory in a Heart of America Athletic Conference dual meet Wednesday, falling 48-3 to #14 Missouri Valley. WPU (1-10, 1-5 Heart) was triumphant in just one of the eight contested matches, while forfeiting the two other weight classes. 133-pounder Darquell Pierre (Sr., St. Petersburg, […]
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen men’s basketball team took a hit on its ranking, but is still considered one of top programs in the country as the NAIA released its fourth Division I top-25 poll Wednesday. WPU (19-3, 13-3 Heart) fell to #7 with 178 points, but has extended its top-25 streak to 42 consecutive polls. William Penn […]
Des Moines–WPU men’s basketball headed up Highway 163 to take on rival Grand View in Des Moines on Wednesday. The Statesmen (20-3, 14-3 Heart) hit the 20-win threshold for the eighth straight season as they downed the Vikings (6-17, 4-14 Heart) by a wide margin of 95-66. William Penn 50% from the field and 32% […]
Des Moines–The William Penn women’s basketball team returned the favor on its rival Wednesday, defeating Grand View on the road 64-54 in a Heart of America Athletic Conference matchup. #20 WPU (17-5, 13-4 Heart) used a handful of runs to get past the Vikings (16-8, 12-6 Heart), who also won on the road in the […]
Oskaloosa–Early dominance in a new league was awarded the #6 slot on the Stories of the 2010s top-10 list. The Statesmen men’s basketball coaching staff did its homework in planning for the school’s transition from the Midwest Collegiate Conference and NAIA Division II to the Heart of America Athletic Conference and NAIA Division I. All […]
Hello Friends, Happy Thursday! I had yet another incredibly full, yet incredibly rewarding week here at the Capitol. So much has happened, but I think the best is yet to come! Last Thursday evening, I had the distinct honor of welcoming President Trump to Des Moines as he landed at the airport, alongside fellow legislators […]
by Dustin Hite This week of session was a bit shortened because we took Monday off to be in our home districts for the caucuses. It really is a privilege that we as Iowans hold first in the nation status for our caucuses. This gives us a seat at the table and allows us to […]
As part of the U.S. Army’s ongoing overseas operational requirements, the 1st Battalion (Ironman), 133rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, Iowa Army National Guard, recently received deployment orders for Operation Spartan Shield in the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Area of Responsibility (AOR). This is the first of several deployments announced by […]
