LINCOLN, NEB. – Competing for the first time in 2024, the Central College men’s and women’s track and field teams took down some school records and won a few events amidst a talented field at the Prairie Wolf Invitational Friday. Hosted by Nebraska Wesleyan, but at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s facility, the Prairie Wolf Invitational […]
The Session Begins The 2024 legislative session kicked into high gear on Monday, January 8 with the normal first week formalities. On Monday Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver and Senate President Amy Sinclair, along with Minority Leader Pam Jochum, outlined the legislative priorities of their respective parties. Of course, the highlight of the week was […]
In week 2 of session, the most talked about issue has been the Area Education Agency (AEA) reform proposal from Governor Reynolds. First off, I don’t support the bill as it is currently drafted and I would expect some significant changes to it. I certainly understand a need for AEAs, however, I do support the […]
DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased slightly to 3.2 percent in December amid hiring gains in both construction and manufacturing. The state’s jobless rate was 3.3 percent last month and 3.0 percent one year ago. The U.S. unemployment rate remained at 3.7 percent. Iowa’s labor force participation rate dropped to 67.7 […]
High School senior selected as featured artist for Iowa City public art project OSKALOOSA, IOWA — Oskaloosa High School Senior Chasity Richardson will be contributing her artistic talent to Think Iowa City’s (Iowa City/Coralville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau) Herky on Parade 2024. Herky on Parade is a public art project in the Iowa City/Coralville […]
Today, Governor Kim Reynolds released the following open letter to the state of Iowa: If there’s an issue Iowans are most passionate about, it’s undoubtedly about our kids. As a grandmother of 11, ranging in age from pre-school to high school, I understand. There’s nothing more important than our children. It’s why so many of […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s basketball team failed to shut the door on Mount Mercy in an 88-77 Heart of America Athletic Conference loss Thursday. WPU (4-13, 3-10 Heart), which was outshot 50.0%-42.3%, countered by being much stronger on the glass with a 49-36 edge. Unfortunately, 16 turnovers (12 for MMU) and a difficult night at […]
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen women’s basketball team unfortunately struggled from the opening tip as it fell 87-56 to Mount Mercy in Heart of America Athletic Conference play Thursday. William Penn (3-14, 2-11 Heart) was outshot 49.3%-34.3% and lost the rebounding battle 41-37. The navy and gold matched MMU (9-7, 7-6 Heart) with a basket apiece in the […]
Oskaloosa–In a top-10 battle featuring a large number of ranked wrestlers, the William Penn women’s wrestling team fell 32-12 to #3 Grand View in a Heart of America Athletic Conference dual meet Wednesday. #8 WPU (2-3, 0-1 Heart) started slowly on the program’s inaugural Senior Night as Samantha Ruano (Sr., Romeoville, Ill., Business Management) and […]
Donna Dodds November 26, 1933 – January 18, 2024 Donna Dodds, 90, of Des Moines and formerly Ottumwa and Geneseo, Illinois, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024, at UnityPoint Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Donna Dee Dodds, daughter of Millard James and Myrtle Glenore (Shaw) Maxted, was born November 26, 1933, in Oskaloosa, […]
