OTTUMWA– Indian Hills Community College has been awarded a federal grant that provides comprehensive financial and academic support to qualified students studying science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The Growing Opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (GO STEM) program will provide scholarships up to $10,000 annually to at least 10 eligible students per year. The […]
Oskaloosa–William Penn University Athletics Director Nik Rule is proud to announce the hiring of Caleb Drake as the new Head Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Coach. Drake, who will also serve as Assistant Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Coach, comes to WPU from Dordt University where he was on the cross country and track […]
by Wade Steinlage Oskaloosa–The Oskaloosa girls’ basketball team notched two victories last week, but unfortunately also came up short to one of the top teams in the league. OHS (8-5, 2-5 LHC) opened the week with a 45-28 Little Hawkeye win over Pella Christian last Tuesday. The squad then fell to #6 Grinnell 77-30 in […]
by Wade Steinlage Oskaloosa–The Indian boys’ basketball team kept the faith and finally came out victorious in Little Hawkeye Conference play last week. OHS (4-7, 1-6 LHC) dropped a 57-32 LHC decision to Pella Christian last Tuesday, but then collected its first league win on Friday, defeating Grinnell 63-53. Outshot 45.3%-27.3% versus the Eagles, the […]
This week marked the second week of the session. The pomp and circumstances from the first week are done and we get down to the business of Iowans. We had several committees and subcommittees this week, and I ran my first bill in committee for the session. That bill, House Study Bill 526, which is […]
by Holly Brink Second Week on the Hill Hello all! It is week two here at the Statehouse, and we are getting down to business. We did not conven on Monday, Jan. 17th as it was Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The rest of the week was filled with several committee meetings and meetings with […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s volleyball team opened up their 2022 season at home on Wednesday against the Clarke Pride. The Statesmen opened on a high note, sweeping Clarke by scores of 25-22, 25-10, 25-19. The third season of men’s volleyball at William Penn opened up with a bang, as Ike Papes (Jr., Elwood, Ill., Business […]
Des Moines, Iowa–The William Penn men’s basketball took a quick trip to Des Moines for a road matchup against the Grand View Vikings. The Statesmen came away with a 75-60 victory, improving to 18-1 overall and 9-1 in the Heart of America Athletic Conference. The scoring started on the first possession as Karmari Newman (Sr., […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn softball team could be a potential darkhorse this spring as the Heart of America Athletic Conference preseason coaches poll was announced Wednesday. WPU, which was 20-30 last year (13-22 Heart), is picked to finish eighth in the 14-team league with 89 points. Three-time defending regular-season champion Grand View gets the nod to […]
Des Moines–The Statesmen women’s basketball team scored 43 points in the second half of Wednesday’s game against Grand View, but it was too little and too late as it fell 68-49 in Heart of America Athletic Conference action. WPU (2-19, 2-8 Heart) fell behind 36-6 at halftime, but played a spirited final 20 minutes, outscoring […]
