CHARITON – North Mahaska’s volleyball team traveled to Chariton Saturday to face Class 2A and 3A competition. The Warhawks went 2-2 on the day defeating host Chariton 21-10, 23-21 and Truro I-35 21-10, 18-21 and 15-5. Losses came to previously ranked 3A Davis County 25-20, 25-16 and to Albia 22-20 and 21-6. North Mahaska was […]
Helen Smith August 3, 1934 – September 11, 2022 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 88 Helen Smith, 88, of Oskaloosa, died at her home on Sunday, September 11, 2022. She was born August 3, 1934, in Mahaska County, the daughter of Laura Masterson. Helen attended school in Mahaska County. Early on she worked as a waitress […]
COLFAX – North Mahaska senior Paul DeJong had the night of his life and North Mahaska’s defense stifled Colfax-Mingo Friday to earn a 37-14 win. The victory spoiled the Tigerhawks’ homecoming and gave North Mahaska coach Trey Bennett his first win. DeJong, a senior running back, accumulated 241 yards on 30 carries and scored three […]
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen women’s volleyball team improved exponentially as the night wore on, earning a 3-1 Heart of America Athletic Conference win over Missouri Valley Friday. WPU (6-6, 2-0 Heart), which won by scores of 26-28, 25-23, 25-13, 25-12, dominated the hitting battle with a .262-.088 advantage. More impressively, however, was that the navy and gold […]
After the meteoric rise to winning a national crown last year, the William Penn shotgun sports team will seek even bigger riches in the 2022-2023 season. Head Coach Steve Heaton guided the Statesmen to an ACUI Division 4 national title last March and has his top shooters back, while also supplementing the crew with an […]
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen women’s volleyball team claimed a huge Heart of America Athletic Conference victory Saturday, knocking off #15 Central Methodist 3-2. WPU (7-6, 3-0 Heart), which won by scores of 25-19, 25-21, 22-25, 11-25, 15-10, overcame being outhit .151-.092. The Statesmen took an ugly first set that witnessed both sides finishing with negative hitting marks; […]
Bettendorf–The Statesmen cross country seasons began with a trip to the east side of the state as William Penn competed in the St. Ambrose Invitational Saturday. The William Penn men placed third out of seven teams with 70 points, while the women were also third (out of six squads) with 94 points. Mount Mercy swept […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s soccer team was in a defensive battle Saturday afternoon, but came away victorious as a late penalty-kick goal by Milton Magana (Sr., Los Angeles Calif., Sociology) gave the Statesmen a 1-0 non-conference victory over Hannibal-LaGrange. The Statesmen (3-1) defense was solid all day as it only allowed six shots (four on […]
by Glady Genskow EBF @ SEP Volleyball Tournament Saturday Sept. 10, 2022 EBF vs. Waukee: 21-14 21-13 EBF vs. Waukee NW: 19-21 18-21 EBF vs. Valley 28-26 22-20 10-15 EBF vs. North Polk 16-25 17-25 STATS Molly Shafer: 130/142 Attacks, 55 Kills, 2 Assists, 18/24 Serving, 20 Digs, 2 Blocks Kate Shafer: 20/22 Attacks, 7 […]
September 9, 2022 Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council approved an agreement with the Greater Des Moines Partnership on Tuesday evening. The membership is a joint membership with Mahaska County, which claims it could be a benefit for the upcoming certified site in the industrial park located in the southeast part of Oskaloosa. “The […]
