Marshall, Mo.–The William Penn men’s wrestling team faced one of its biggest challenges of the year as it competed at the Missouri Valley Invitational Friday and Saturday. In a tournament that many in the NAIA view as a preview for the national championship, WPU finished 33rd out of 43 teams with 18 points, while Grand […]
Lamoni–The William Penn women’s basketball team could not overcome a tough third quarter as it fell 59-51 to Graceland in Heart of America Athletic Conference action Saturday. WPU (8-12, 5-9 Heart) was outshot by Yellowjackets (9-11, 4-10 Heart) 37.7%-32.8%, but helped by six long balls from Ally Stewart (Sr., Victoria, Australia, Physical Education), the visiting […]
VICTOR – North Mahaska battled with HLV Friday and came away with an 87-61 victory over the Warriors. The win also put the Warhawks in a tie for the South Iowa Cedar League lead after Montezuma upset Lynnville-Sully. Both teams sit at 12-1 in the standings. Lane Harmon and Nash Smith scored 24 and 23 […]
Brenda DeJong July 25, 1967 – January 19, 2023 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 55 Brenda De Jong, 55, of Oskaloosa, Iowa, passed away on January 19th, 2023, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Her family finds comfort in knowing she is now pain-free after recently battling several health issues. Brenda Lee De Jong […]
Beat BGM, Fall to EBF NEW SHARON – Senior nights are always bittersweet as it means a part of a career is closing but it also is a time to celebrate accomplishments. North Mahaska hosted BGM and Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont in its final home meet of the season. The host Warhawks defeated BGM 60-18 then fell short […]
DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s unemployment rate remained at 3.1 percent in December, down from 3.9 percent a year ago, while the U.S. unemployment rate was 3.5 percent in December. Iowa employers reported adding 2,400 jobs in December, ending the year with 34,200 more positions on payrolls than December 2021. Multiple sectors saw growth over […]
by Jakob Hasley The JV boy’s basketball team took on Pella on Thursday night. It was another night of being short-handed against a skilled, athletic Pella squad. It was 10-7 Pella after one before the lack of numbers started to show for the Indians. The gas slowly ran out on us as the final score […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s basketball team enjoyed the early festivities and then found stability in the second half to defeat Heart of America Athletic Conference rival Grand View 81-69 in the annual Toilet Paper Game Thursday. The Statesmen (17-2, 13-0 Heart), winners of 13 straight, outshot the Vikings 42.7%-38.8% and outrebounded them 52-39. The crew’s […]
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen women’s basketball team struggled throughout in an 88-43 Heart of America Athletic Conference loss to Grand View Thursday. William Penn (8-11, 5-8 Heart) had 18 turnovers (seven for Grand View) which led to 31 points for Grand View (16-3, 12-1 Heart). WPU was outshot 47.0%-31.3% (40.6%-23.1% behind the arc), while the home team […]
Des Moines–The Statesmen women’s wrestling team was shut out in Heart of America Athletic Conference dual meet action Thursday. WPU (7-12, 0-3 Heart) fell to #18 Baker 32-15 and then lost 48-0 to #2 Grand View. In a meet that featured just four matches, the navy and gold unfortunately dropped all of them to BU. […]
