In a game filled with excitement and back-and-forth action, the Oskaloosa 7th grade football team fought to a 26-26 tie against the Prairie City Monroe (PCM) Mustangs on Tuesday night. The hard-fought contest came down to the final seconds, with both teams displaying determination and resilience. PCM struck first, taking an early lead, but Oskaloosa […]
BROOKLYN – North Mahaska continued its quest for a South Iowa Cedar League title with a three-set victory at BGM Monday. North Mahaska won 25-18, 25-13, 25-22. The Warhawks improve to 8-0 overall and 2-0 in league play. North Mahaska outdueled BGM in kills 41-19, many off the assists of Kayla Readshaw (22). Natalya Linder […]
Mahaska County Conservation recently debuted a stunning promotional video, Home Away From Home, showcasing the area’s beauty, community spirit, and local talent. Spearheaded by Mahaska County Conservation Director Chris Clingan and produced by William Penn University’s Film Artist-in-Residence, Max Leonida, the project brings together the talents of musicians, filmmakers, and conservationists to celebrate the charm […]
On September 11, the United Way of Mahaska County hosted its annual “Day of Caring,” a volunteer event dedicated to community service. This year, the event carried special significance, as it coincided with the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, offering a meaningful way to honor both the memory of that day and the spirit of […]
The Oskaloosa City Council convened on Monday, September 16, 2024, at 6:00 PM in a regular session at City Hall. Mayor Dave Krutzfeldt led the session, which included council members Almond, Caligiuri, Comfort, Drost, Hermsen, Ibrahim, and Ossian. The meeting began with an invocation from a representative of Central Church, followed by the Pledge of […]
Oskaloosa–A national committee has agreed that the reach of William Penn Head Men’s Volleyball Coach Luke Bentley goes well beyond the wins as he was named the 2024 NAIA Coach of Character Monday. Bentley, who wrapped up his fifth season as head coach of the Statesmen, took WPU to the NAIA National Championship semifinals back […]
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen men’s soccer team secured a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Clarke in Heart of America Athletic Conference action Tuesday, marking an historic achievement for Head Coach Simon Brown, who now holds the title of the winningest men’s soccer coach with 56 career wins. Brown is currently 56-29-8 (.619 winning pct.) in five seasons as […]
McPherson, Kan.–Olivia Lange (Sr., Buckeburg, Germany, Business Management) blitzed the field for her first tournament title of the season as the Statesmen women’s golf team won the Central Kansas Classic Monday and Tuesday. WPU was first out of seven teams with a two-round score of 628 (303-325) at the par-72 Turkey Creek Golf Course. Barton […]
Lamoni–Alyvia Johnson (Sr., Owatonna, Minn., Business Management) delivered time and again Tuesday as the William Penn women’s volleyball team defeated Graceland 3-1 in Heart of America Athletic Conference action. WPU (11-7, 1-1 Heart) won by scores of 27-29, 25-17, 25-20, 25-17 to even its league record. Johnson was the lone Statesmen in double figures as […]
McPherson, Kan.–Andon Herrera (So., Katy, Texas, Business Management) just missed shooting under par for the tournament as he guided the William Penn men’s golf team at the Central Kansas Classic Monday and Tuesday. The Statesmen placed fourth out of 14 teams with a two-round score of 594 (296-298) at the par-70 Turkey Creek Golf Course. […]
