Quiroga, Huff on First Team, Four Honored by League

Oskaloosa–Four William Penn softball players were lauded for strong campaigns as the 2023 all-Heart of America Athletic Conference teams were announced Friday. Infielder Valeria Quiroga (Sr., Brownsville, Texas, Sociology) and pitcher Chelsey Huff (So., Douds, Iowa, Exercise Science) were both named to the 20-person first team. Sixteen players picked up second-team status, including outfielder Abby […]

Moeller’s Huge Decathlon Win Headlines WPU at Heart Championship

Cedar Rapids–Justin Moeller (Sr., Keota, Iowa, Psychology) destroyed the competition as he led the Statesmen men’s track and field team at the Heart of America Athletic Conference Championship Friday and Saturday. As a team, William Penn was seventh out of 13 teams with 67 points, while Grand View won the crown with 164 points. Moeller […]

Statesmen Finish 10th in League Championship

Cedar Rapids–The William Penn women’s track and field team battled against its league foes Friday and Saturday and had numerous point-scorers at the Heart of America Athletic Conference Championship. WPU placed 10th out of 13 squads with 31 points, while Central Methodist won the team crown with 179 points. Benedictine was a close runner-up with […]

Statesmen Campaign Closes at Hands of Eagles

Ozark, Mo.–The William Penn baseball season came to an end Saturday at the Heart of America Athletic Conference Championship with a 19-2, seven-inning loss to #1 seed Central Methodist. The Statesmen (29-22) got on the board first, doing so in the second inning as Abraham Arroyo (So., Camuy, P.R., Wellness and Recreation) started by reaching […]

Warriors Win Eighth Straight Region Title

Ottumwa, IA – For the eighth consecutive year, the Indian Hills Softball team captured the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) DI Softball Region 11 Championship. The top-seeded Warriors defeated No. 3 seed Southeastern Community College 11-3 and 9-1 to sweep the championship series. The Warriors move to 43-7 and have won 19 consecutive games. […]

PELLA—Making its third NCAA Division III Championships appearance and first since 2019, the Central College women’s golf team opens tournament play Tuesday at the Mission Inn Resort and Club at Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida. The Dutch earned the trip by claiming their 11th American Rivers title by a 42-shot margin last fall. The 29-team field was finalized […]

Aaron Reutzel Fifth Driver to Sweep 410’s and 360’s at Knoxville!

Matthew Stelzer Back Atop Pro Sprints Career Win List by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 6, 2023) – Aaron Reutzel became the fifth different driver in Knoxville Raceway history to sweep both a 410 and 360 feature event in one evening, joining Terry McCarl (4 times), Brian Brown (3), Justin Henderson (3) and Dennis Moore […]

Seventh-inning drama produces Central softball split

DUBUQUE—Six hours was barely enough time to squeeze all the theatrics that left the No. 17-ranked Central College softball team with a split of a roller-coaster of a doubleheader at Loras College Saturday. Twice, the Dutch (30-8 overall, 11-5 American Rivers) were just an out away from defeat and conjured up some seventh-inning magic but […]

Dutch drop baseball season finale

DECORAH — After a promising start to the day, the Central College baseball team’s season ended Saturday afternoon with a 13-7 loss at Luther College The Dutch (15-24, 8-16 American Rivers Conference) finished in seventh place in the league standings, one game out of sixth place. Only the top-six teams make the postseason tournament. “We […]

Van Polen Thanks Mahaska County Residents For Their Trust In Her

May 5th, 2023 Oskaloosa, Iowa – There’s change coming to the Mahaska County Treasurer’s Office, as current Treasurer Connie Van Polen has announced her retirement. Van Polen started working early in life and, along the way, did her best to balance work and personal life. “I’m ready to do some things that my heart is […]