Oskaloosa–The William Penn women’s lacrosse team struggled in its first home test of the year, falling 26-9 to Ottawa (Kan.) in non-conference action Saturday. WPU (0-3), which was outshot 48-22, could not overcome 23 turnovers (11 for Ottawa). The hosts scored first with Emily Ferguson (Sr., Waterloo, N.Y., Exercise Science) getting a ball past the […]
This week, Helena Hayes announced her candidacy for re-election to the Iowa House, representing House District 88 which includes most of Mahaska County, all of Keokuk County and the northern half of Jefferson County. Hayes, a Republican from New Sharon, said she is “committed to addressing pressing issues that affect her district and all of […]
Ottumwa, IA – For the 20th time in program history, the Indian Hills Men’s Basketball team captured the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) DI Men’s Basketball Region 11 Championship. The Warriors took down Southeastern Community College 76-68 at the Hellyer Center to claim the title. Saturday night’s victory punched a ticket to the NJCAA […]
Lloyd A Woodard November 29, 1939 – March 8, 2024 Fremont, Iowa | Age 84 Lloyd A. Woodard, age 84, of Fremont, Iowa, went home to be with his personal Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 8, 2024, at the MHP Serenity Hospice House in Oskaloosa, Iowa, surrounded by his loving family. He […]
Michael Sinclair Thom March 16, 1940 – March 8, 2024 Fremont, Iowa | Age 83 Michael Sinclair Thom, age 83, of Fremont, Iowa, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024, at his home in Fremont under hospice care. He was born on March 16, 1940, in Burma, Asia, the son of William and Daw-Ohn-Tin Thom. […]
by Jay Waagmeester, Iowa Capital Dispatch March 8, 2024 Both chambers of Congress continued to work toward approving appropriation bills this week, and the Iowa delegation introduced legislation tied to murder prosecution, environmental regulations, affordable child care and more. Iowa’s four congressional delegates voted in favor of the first of two funding packages to avoid […]
Des Moines–The Statesmen men’s volleyball team ran out of answers on the road Friday as it fell 3-2 to #5 Grand View in Heart of America Athletic Conference play. #7 WPU (12-3, 6-2 Heart) lost by scores of 19-25, 26-24, 19-25, 25-22, 12-15. The squad was outhit .389-.355 and lost the aces battle 8-4 to […]
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA.-A surge at the finish for second place in the women’s distance medley relay highlighted a strong opening day for Central College at the NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships Friday. Central also got a sixth-place finish in the women’s pentathlon from Olivia Bohlen (sophomore, Belle Plaine) and advanced Caroline McMartin […]
by Senator Ken Rozenboom Second legislative funnel Next week is the second legislative deadline of the year, pushing the legislature to focus on getting bills received from the House of Representatives through subcommittee and committee this week. This rule is an important part of the process as we work through bills and find policy with […]
by Senator Adrian Dickey With one week until the second funnel week, we have had some great debate discussions about the policies we’ve worked on throughout the year. We have had numerous discussions from making it harder to raise taxes to securing the border by giving state law enforcement the judicial tools they need to […]
