DES MOINES, Iowa (October 24, 2022) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented today on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. “Soybean harvest is beginning to wrap up and Iowa farmers and are making big strides toward […]
On Monday, October 31st, the 7-12 Orchestras will present the 31st Annual Dessert Concert at the Oskaloosa High School Small Gym, with concerts at 6:00 and 7:30 open to the general public. For $5, attendees will receive admission to one concert consisting of performances by the 7/8 Orchestra and High School Orchestras, Jaarsma Bakery pie, […]
DES MOINES – Fareway Stores, Inc. announced today it has joined a statewide coalition to end human trafficking in Iowa. The Iowa Businesses Against Trafficking (IBAT) initiative is led by Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate. Fareway is a family-owned business based in Boone, Iowa. They are working with Secretary Pate’s office to find ways […]
by Travis Miller The Oskaloosa Freshman football team took the bus to Cedar Rapids once again on Friday night to play Cedar Rapids Xavier and came away with a 20-7 victory. This moved the freshman record to 8-1 on the season. The O-line played a great game as the offense had 25 carries for 210 […]
Peru, Neb.–Three safeties highlighted a wild game and ended up being the difference as the Statesmen football team missed on a chance to get its first North Division win as it fell 27-25 to Peru State Saturday in Heart of America Athletic Conference action. William Penn (2-5, 0-2 North) held a 309-231 advantage in total […]
Yankton, S.D.–The William Penn cross country teams got one final preparation in the books before the league meet as it competed at the Mount Marty Invitational Saturday. The Statesmen men placed ninth out of 12 teams with 225 points, while Dordt was first with 28 points. The women were unable to post a team score, […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s soccer team closed out its home season Saturday night with a 1-1 tie against Park in Heart of America Athletic Conference play on Senior Night. William Penn (8-5-2, 5-4-1 Heart) outshot Park (7-6-1, 4-5-1 Heart) by an 18-6 tally. Each half was a success in that regard, with six shots in […]
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen women’s soccer team sent its senior class out with smiles as it won 1-0 over Park on Senior Day in Heart of America Athletic Conference action Saturday. WPU (3-10-1, 3-6-1 Heart), which snapped its six-game losing streak, tied the Pirates 8-8 in shots (4-3 in shots on goal). William Penn came out the […]
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen women’s volleyball team returned to its winning ways as it went 2-0 Saturday. William Penn (17-13, 10-6 Heart) opened the day by defeating Baker 3-0 in Heart of America Athletic Conference play (25-15, 25-14, 25-20) and then later defeated non-conference foe College of the Ozarks 3-0 (25-17, 25-21, 25-8). WPU 3, Baker 0 […]
Harriet Fisk September 6, 1937 – October 22, 2022 Lynnville, Iowa | Age 85 Harriet Fisk, 85 of Lynnville passed away Saturday afternoon, October 22, 2022 at the St. Francis Manor in Grinnell. Harriet Diane Fisk, the daughter of Theodore Vernon and Pauline Sadie (Stephen) Tice, was born on September 6, 1937 in Mahaska County, […]
