Fairview Heights, Ill. — It was a great weekend for women’s bowling at the McKendree Baker Challenge. After finishing fifth in the standings, the Statesmen qualified for the knockout rounds and progressed all the way to the championship match. Despite coming up short in the final match against Wichita State, William Penn secured its third […]
Oskaloosa–Dexter Hood (Sr., Tuscaloosa, Ala., Wellness and Recreation) narrowly missed averaging a double-double as he was named Heart of America Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Week Monday. Hood earned the second award of his Statesmen career after leading William Penn to a pair of victories last week. The senior started his week with […]
Oskaloosa–Pedro Maciel (Fr., Belo Horizante, Brazil, Psychology) made numerous point-saving plays last week as he was named Heart of America Athletic Conference Men’s Volleyball Defender of the Week Monday. In winning his first weekly award, Maciel also won the first weekly accolade for the program. His recognition comes on the heels of William Penn earning […]
Michael and Mary Beth Jackson of Oskaloosa, Iowa, were selected national winners at the 64th annual National Outstanding Young Farmers Awards Congress held Feb. 6-8 in Westbrook, Conn. Four national winners were selected from a group of 10 finalists for the award based on their progress in an agricultural career, extent of soil and water […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The owners of Kraig Ford in Oskaloosa are the new owners of what was known as Clemons of Oskaloosa. The dealership is now known as Kraig Chevrolet. The owners include Ross Knobbe and Craig Ford, and they were both excited to share the news about their acquisition and the plans they have […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – A new date, and other changes for the 2020 BBQ-4-Badges will help it become a stand-alone event in Oskaloosa. We talked with one of the co-founders of the event, Wyndell Campbell. He talks about those changes, and that registrations are still open, and an early bird discount still applies. https://www.facebook.com/BBQ4BadgesOsky/
Irene Kester May 06, 1940 – February 09, 2020 Brooklyn (Newton), Iowa | Age 79 Frances Irene Kester, 79, of Brooklyn, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Brooklyn Community Estates in Brooklyn, Iowa. Frances Irene Kester was born on May 6, 1940 to Edward and Ollie Phipps Onthank near Grinnell, Iowa. She was […]
In Oskaloosa Sports This Week The Indians girls’ basketball team made trips to Norwalk and Grinnell, then hosted Pella on Friday night. Norwalk bested the Indians 53-34, and conference-leading Grinnell handed Oskaloosa the 69-47 loss during a make-up game on Thursday night. Friday night, Pella and Oskaloosa battled it out, with Oskaloosa getting hot […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn women’s basketball team stepped to the charity stripe at a season-high rate Saturday as it was able to survive 74-71 against Missouri Valley in Heart of America Athletic Conference play. #20 WPU (18-5, 14-4 Heart), which won its third game in a row, was 28-for-35 (both season bests) at the free-throw line. […]
Oskaloosa—After play its six of last seven games on the road, William Penn will finally get some home cooking as they will play five of its next six at home which began with Missouri Valley on Friday night. The Statesmen (21-3, 15-3 Heart) used a couple of big performances from some familiar faces and an […]
