January 8, 2024 Oskaloosa Police Department News Release On January 5, 2024, at around 6:47 a.m., officers were called to the 1000 block of Mabel St. in reference to a burglary of a vehicle. When officers arrived, the victim advised that his truck had been broken into and that his handgun was also stolen. On […]
The Oskaloosa Wrestling Team competed in New Sharon on Saturday. Ty Lorentzen and Kaiden Parker were both champions in their weight division. Parker Jordan finished in 2nd place and Brock Beerbower finished in 3rd place. For the girls Aleigha Sheets finished in 2nd place. Jaylynn Kerr finished in 3rd place. The Indians will travel to […]
Cedar Falls–The William Penn women’s wrestling team competed much better in its second day of competition at the NWCA National Duals by winning twice Saturday. The Statesmen (2-2), who were battling in the 13-16 seed bracket, started the day with a 30-15 victory over Doane (Neb.) before holding off Eastern Oregon 23-19 to finish 13th […]
Cedar Falls–The William Penn men’s wrestling team closed out NWCA National Duals by splitting a pair of meets Saturday. The Statesmen (4-8), which was winless in two duals Friday, competed in the 13-16 seed bracket. WPU took down Oklahoma City 39-13 in the first matchup of the day, but finished with a 32-14 loss to […]
William Penn Opens 2024 Calendar Year with 83-77 Loss to Bobcats Oskaloosa–The Statesmen men’s basketball team could not overcome a tough night from behind the arc along with a lack of free throws as it fell 83-77 to Peru State in Heart of America Athletic Conference action Saturday. WPU (4-10, 3-7 Heart) outshot the Bobcats […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn women’s basketball team dropped another tight battle Saturday, falling 59-57 to Peru State in Heart of America Athletic Conference play. WPU (3-11, 2-8 Heart) lost the shooting battle 38.7%-33.3%, but was stronger on the glass with a 48-41 rebounding edge. The odd-numbered quarters were good to the hosts, including the opening 10 […]
(DES MOINES, Iowa) — Speaker of the House Pat Grassley (R-New Hartford) delivered opening remarks to the Iowa House of Representatives today. The following are his remarks, as prepared for delivery: “Ladies and Gentlemen of the Iowa House. Welcome back to the chamber for the 2024 Legislative Session. Thank you for continuing to trust me […]
***The event has now been rescheduled for January 25th The Mahaska County Conservation Board is inviting the public to a crucial meeting on January 11, 2024, at the Environmental Learning Center in Oskaloosa, Iowa. This gathering, in collaboration with Iowa State University’s Community Design Lab, is a significant opportunity for community members to voice their […]
NEW SHARON – It was a competitive day at the North Mahaska wrestling invitational Saturday with North Mahaska tying Oskaloosa for third place in the team race. Solon topped the field with 230 points followed by Grinnell with 169. Oskaloosa and North Mahaska each had 140 and Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont was fifth with 134.5 in the 13-team […]
by Casey Quinlan, Iowa Capital Dispatch January 5, 2024 Friday’s jobs data showed a strong, resilient U.S. labor market with wages outpacing inflation — welcome news for Americans hoping to have more purchasing power in 2024. The December jobs report unveiled another unemployment rate below 4%, as it has for two years, at 3.7%, the […]
