April 30th, 2024 – Mahaska County, Iowa – Oskaloosa News spoke with Mahaska County Emergency Management Coordinator Josh Stevens about the severe weather that impacted the County over the weekend while he shared an update about Tuesday night’s potential for severe weather. When it comes to damage over the weekend, Stevens shared, “We mainly saw […]
April 30th, 2024 – OSKALOOSA, IA — The town of Oskaloosa, Iowa, is gearing up for a special visit from NASCAR legend Kyle Petty and an impressive lineup of celebrity riders as they pass through on the 28th Anniversary Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America. This year’s event, taking place on Monday, May 6, at […]
The End of the 90th General Assembly The 90th General Assembly has come to a close. This second session went even faster than the first and no longer will us new legislators be considered “the freshman.” Most of us are well into the thick of campaign season already or are taking a much-needed break back […]
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen men’s lacrosse team was well represented as the 2024 all-Heart of America Athletic Conference teams were announced last Friday. William Penn had nine individuals garner some kind of recognition, including having eight of the 14 first-team honorees. WPU had one additional second-team award winner, while a total of 12 players were picked for […]
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen men’s lacrosse team has learned its draw for the 8th Annual NAIA National Invitational next week. The winner of the Heart of America Athletic Conference Championship, WPU (16-2) enters the Invitational as the #5 seed and will face #4 seed Cumberlands (Ky.) (13-4) in the quarterfinals of the eight-team event on Wednesday, May […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s lacrosse team will enter the NAIA National Invitational as a major contender as the NAIA’s final top-10 poll was released Sunday. WPU (16-2, 4-1 Heart), which won the Heart of America Athletic Conference Championship title Saturday, is #5 with 67 points. The Statesmen will open the Invitational against #4 seed and […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn softball team did everything in its power to reach the postseason, and will now play the waiting game after sweeping Peru State in a Heart of America Athletic Conference doubleheader Saturday. On Senior Day, WPU (21-27, 10-14 Heart) won by scores of 8-0 (5 innings) and 6-3. The navy and gold will […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn baseball team finished the 2024 regular season in crazy fashion as it split a Heart of America Athletic Conference doubleheader against Grand View Saturday. WPU (22-25, 14-18 Heart) dropped the opener on Senior Day by a 9-3 score, but rebounded with a 17-12 win in the nightcap. The win, coupled with losses […]
Indianola/Des Moines–The William Penn men’s track and field team went all over the Des Moines metro area over the last few days as it competed one final time before the league championship. The Statesmen put athletes into action at the Simpson Kip Janvrin Open, the Grand View Viking Classic, and the prestigious Drake Relays. Simpson […]
Indianola/Des Moines–The William Penn women’s track and field team hit a trio of venues over the last few days as it prepared for the league championship. The Statesmen put athletes into action at the Simpson Kip Janvrin Open, the Grand View Viking Classic, and the prestigious Drake Relays. Simpson Kip Janvrin Open Erica Martin (Sr., […]
