Seward, Neb.–The William Penn cheerleading squad notched a pair of victories Saturday as it opened its competition season at the Concordia Day of Duals. In its first battle, the Statesmen defeated York (Neb.) by posting a score of 72.23 points. York had 47.13 points. WPU then took on Columbia (Mo.) and Mount Marty (S.D.) and […]
Leavenworth, Kan.–The William Penn baseball team collected its first victory of the year in come-from-behind fashion as it split two non-conference games Saturday. WPU (1-3) dropped the day’s first contest 5-1 to Dordt, but then rallied past host Saint Mary (Kan.) 2-1 in the nightcap. The navy and gold offense was shut down against the […]
Rosemont, Ill.–The William Penn softball team notched another victory as it split two non-conference games on the second day of the NAIA Leadoff Tournament hosted by Roosevelt Saturday. WPU (5-3) fell 8-3 to Saint Xavier in Saturday’s opener, but then bounced back for an 8-3 win over Olivet Nazarene. William Penn remains in Rosemont Sunday, […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s basketball team put Baker on upset alert in the first half, but could not replicate that performance after intermission in an 82-64 Heart of America Athletic Conference loss Saturday. The Statesmen (5-20, 4-17 Heart) trailed by just four at halftime, but the hosts, who were outshot 46.4%-37.7%, failed to keep pace […]
by Tony Witt The Oskaloosa Girls Bowling Team competed in the Conference Bowling at Newton on Friday February the 9th. The girls finished in 4th place just a few pins out of the 3rd place spot in the team event. The girls had plenty of chances and just came up a little short. I am […]
I voted for the H.R. 7024, the “Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act.” This consequential legislation supports families and communities, invests in small businesses, and builds on the successes of the 2017 GOP Tax Reform. The bipartisan legislation came about after negotiations between the Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-8) and […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Following the recent resignation of Steve Burnett, the City Council of Oskaloosa, Iowa, has announced plans to hold a special election to fill the now-vacant Fourth Ward City Council seat. The election is scheduled for April 2nd, 2024, setting the stage for candidates to step forward in the coming weeks. The vacancy, […]
PLEASANTVILLE – Wrestlers from across the state of Iowa gathered with the notion of securing a spot in next weeks’ state wrestling tournament. Sophomore Ryan Groom secured his second district title and state berth along with teammates Joel DeJong, Angello Wittenburg and Austin McMahan. It is also the second year in a row that four […]
PELLA-Staggered by a first-half University of Dubuque onslaught, the Central College men’s basketball team saw its seven-game win streak crash to a halt, absorbing a 96-64 bruising Saturday. The loss dropped the Dutch (16-7 overall, 10-4 American Rivers) into a three-way tie for third place in the frantic conference race heading into the final week […]
DUBUQUE-Guard Abby Johnson (junior, Ankeny) pumped in 24 points and center Allison Van Gorp (junior, Pella, Pella Christian HS) recorded her 19th career double-double but the Central College women’s basketball team suffered through an otherwise chilly shooting performance in a 64-57 loss at the University of Dubuque Saturday. Johnson was 10-of-18 from the floor and […]
