by Senator Ken Rozenboom It’s hard to believe, but the 2024 legislative session is already reaching the halfway point. We are scheduled for a 100-day session this year which means that by April 16 we should be wrapping up. That’s never a sure thing of course, but that’s our goal. Meanwhile both chambers began floor […]
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen bowling teams will travel to the Lonestar State in a couple weeks to compete in the USBC Intercollegiate Team Sectionals. The women and men, ranked #21 and #44 respectively in the USBC rankings at https://collegebowling.bowl.com/rankings, will be in Fort Worth, Texas on March 9-10 for the event at Cityview Lanes. The tournament is […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 22, 2024 The Iowa House passed a bill Thursday to increase per-pupil state aid for K-12 schools by 3% — a level Democrats said was not adequate to keep up with inflation and does not account for potential new costs from other education proposals lawmakers are considering. House […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 22, 2024 A bill raising fines for violating open meetings or records laws and requiring education for elected and appointed officials was approved in the Iowa House Thursday with bipartisan support. House File 2539 passed 92-2, with Reps. Phil Thompson and Brian Lohse voting against the measure. The […]
In a historic moment of teamwork, the Oskaloosa Girls Bowling Team made a remarkable appearance at the Team State Tournament held at Cadillac XBC Lanes in Waterloo. Competing among the state’s best, the team showcased exceptional talent and determination, finishing as the 5th seed in a nail-bitingly close qualification round. Despite a strong start, the […]
by Jennifer Shutt, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 21, 2024 President Joe Biden expanded his push to eliminate student loan debt Wednesday, saying during a speech the initiative is part of a campaign promise to address the “broken” system. “While a college degree is still a ticket to a better life, that ticket is too expensive,” […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s basketball team sent its seniors out smiling as it defeated Clarke 93-83 in Heart of America Athletic Conference action Wednesday. WPU (6-21, 5-18 Heart) made over half of its field-goal attempts on Senior Night, outshooting the Pride 50.8%-42.9, while also posting a 51-34 edge in rebounds. Those marks helped the hosts […]
Oskaloosa–Riding a lengthy winning streak, the William Penn men’s volleyball team made a huge move nationally as the NAIA released its second top-15 poll Wednesday. WPU (6-1, 1-0 Heart), which has won six in a row, improved four slots since the last poll and is now #5 with 220 points. The Statesmen have now been […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn women’s wrestling team has numerous individuals in position to make noise in the postseason as the NAIA released its final top-20 poll Wednesday. As a team, the Statesmen are eighth in the country with 115 points, while Menlo (Calif.) retains the top spot with 207 points. Life (Ga.) is close behind with […]
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen women’s basketball team failed in its quest to take down the top team in the league as it lost 89-63 to #5 Clarke in Heart of America Athletic Conference play Wednesday. WPU (4-23, 3-20 Heart) lost the shooting battle 42.9%-31.9% and was outrebounded 56-38 in its final home game of the campaign. The […]
