Charles Allen Lynch August 17, 1949 – March 24, 2024 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 74 Charles Allen Lynch, “Charlie,” age 74, of Oskaloosa, passed away March 24, 2024, at his home in Oskaloosa. Charlie was born August 17, 1949, in Mahaska County, son of Lawrence and Lois (Atherton) Lynch. Charles graduated from Oskaloosa High School […]
David Eugene Rouze December 26, 1943 – March 24, 2024 Eddyville, Iowa | Age 80 It is with profound sadness, yet a celebration of a life well-lived that we announce the passing of David Eugene Rouze, affectionately known as Gene, on March 24, 2024. Gene was born on December 26, 1943, to parents Merle and […]
Rolla, Mo.–Abigaille Batu-Tiako (Sr., Plattsburgh, N.Y., Business Management) captured gold Saturday as the William Penn women’s track and field team began its outdoor campaign at the Missouri S&T Miner Invitational. Batu-Tiako won the long jump event with a distance of 18-1.75. The senior also placed 17th in the 200-meter dash in 27.08 seconds. Erica Martin […]
Rolla, Mo.–The William Penn men’s track and field team found warmer weather as it opened its outdoor season at the Missouri S&T Miner Invitational Friday and Saturday. Showalter Johnson (Jr., Nassau, Bahamas, New Media) headlined the efforts by placing second in the 100-meter dash in 10.75 seconds, while John Webb (Fr., Dothan, Ala., Mechanical Engineering) […]
Troy Alan Oswald March 23, 1971 – March 24, 2024 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 53 Troy Oswald, 53, of Oskaloosa, passed away at his home on March 24, 2024. Troy Alan Oswald, son of Dennis L. Oswald and Betty Jean Puckett, was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on March 23, 1971. Troy graduated from East […]
Oskaloosa–Gabi Evans (Sr., West Liberty, Iowa, Psychology and Sociology) wrapped up an illustrious career as a Statesmen women’s bowler with a national accolade as the NAIA announced its All-America teams Wednesday. Evans was named a Third-Team All-American, one of five individuals to collect the honor. Six bowlers were chosen for the First Team, while four […]
An Oskaloosa Police Department Press Release On March 24th, officers of the Oskaloosa Police Department were dispatched to the 700 block of North E for a report of a suspicious male wearing a black sweatshirt carrying a black bag walking in the timber along the railroad tracks. An officer located a male matching the description […]
Erma Lucille Vander Linden Erma Lucille Vander Linden, 100, of Cedar Falls and formerly of Oskaloosa passed away peacefully Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Cedar Falls. A loving mom, grandma, and great grandma, she was born in New Sharon, Iowa on November 6, 1923, to Clifton and Gertrude Smith. She grew up in Oskaloosa with […]
Atchison, Kan.–The William Penn softball team was unable to take advantage of its opportunities as it was swept by Benedictine in a Heart of America Athletic Conference-opening doubleheader Saturday. WPU (13-15, 2-2 Heart) fell by scores of 6-0 and 5-0. The navy and gold, who were outhit 11-5 in the opener, fell behind 3-0 in […]
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen men’s volleyball team took care of business Saturday as it swept Culver-Stockton 3-0 in Heart of America Athletic Conference play. #5 William Penn (17-3, 10-2 Heart), which won its fifth match in a row, took down the Wildcats by set scores of 25-14, 25-12, 25-12. To add the proverbial cherry on top, Grand […]
