Oskaloosa–The William Penn University Athletics Booster Club has announced the recipients of the December Player of the Month laurels. Sophomore men’s track and field athlete Max Finley (Richville, N.Y., Computer Science) earned the Male award, while senior women’s bowler Gabi Evans (West Liberty, Iowa, Psychology and Sociology) claimed the Female honor. The laurel is the […]
Oskaloosa–Men’s basketball player Willie Anderson (Jr., Norristown, Pa., Applied Computer Science) and women’s basketball player Ally Stewart (Sr., Victoria, Australia, Sports Management) have been named Statesmen of the Week for the week of January 8-14, presented by Gardner-Collier Jewelry. Anderson topped the navy and gold bench versus Central Methodist with 19 points last Wednesday. He […]
Lamoni–The William Penn women’s basketball team was resourceful from behind the arc, but it was too little as the Statesmen fell 75-62 to Graceland in Heart of America Athletic Conference play Monday. The Statesmen (3-13, 2-10 Heart) knocked down 10 three-pointers, but were outshot 52.8%-33.8% in a game where they were unable to keep up […]
Lamoni–The Statesmen men’s basketball team had few answers for Graceland Monday as it fell 112-83 in Heart of America Athletic Conference play. William Penn (4-12, 3-9 Heart) was outshot 54.5%-40.3% on a night when it trailed from the opening tip. The visitors failed to get the proverbial engine started Monday against the Yellowjackets (13-3, 10-2 […]
In the early battleground of the 2024 Republican presidential primaries, former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis have emerged as the frontrunners in Mahaska County and across Iowa, according to the latest caucus results. The caucus results offer a glimpse into the evolving landscape of Republican politics and the party’s direction heading into […]
PELLA-Central College center Joshua Van Gorp (senior, Pella, Pella Christian HS) is included on the Bevo Francis Top 100 Watch List as the small-college men’s basketball player of the year. The Clarence “Bevo” Francis Award is in its eighth year of being presented annually to the top player from among the NCAA Division II, Division […]
Dr. Deborah Nielsen-DeJong, MD, has been providing compassionate care at Mahaska Health for over 20 years. Mahaska Health is honored to recognize Dr. DeJong’s longstanding service and care to the community. As a proud Oskaloosa resident, Dr. DeJong began her role at Mahaska Health with a passion for serving her local community. Her commitment to […]
PELLA-After dropping four straight games, the Central College men’s basketball team righted the ship by beating a nationally ranked University of Dubuque squad Sunday afternoon 85-75. Central (10-6 overall, 4-3 American Rivers) got the best of Dubuque (13-2 overall, 5-2 conference), who is ranked No. 18 in the D3hoops.com Top 25, “It was a really […]
PELLA-A big third quarter gave the Central College women’s basketball team a chance, but the University of Dubuque squeaked by the Dutch 53-52 Sunday afternoon. After a Spartan (10-6 overall, 4-3 American Rivers Conference) fast break layup put Central (8-8, 2-5 conference) in a 33-24 hole with 7 minutes and 24 seconds left to play […]
Latosha Pace December 31, 1990 – January 12, 2024 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 33 Latosha Pace, 33, of Oskaloosa passed away on Friday, January 12th, 2024, at her home. She was born on December 31, 1990, in Ottumwa, Iowa. Latosha was the daughter of Brian and Penny (Jones) Raymie. She attended Oskaloosa Schools. Tosha was […]
