
Oskaloosa—The Statesmen men’s soccer team were unable to find the back of the net in a tight 1-0 loss against Park in a Heart of America Athletic Conference matchup Saturday. Despite not scoring, #8 William Penn (12-2-1, 6-2 Heart) led the offensive effort over Park (7-2-2, 4-2-1 Heart) with a 25-10 shot surplus. Unfortunately, the […]
Oct 15 2024 | Posted in
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by Drew Mason [/sports/fball/2024-25/bios/myers_logan_p5u8]Logan Myers knows change is constant and he has embraced that in his time at William Penn. Logan, the son of Jerome and Mary Myers, is a native of Joplin, Missouri and is the starting center for the Statesmen football team. He can trace his football journey all the way back to […]
Oct 15 2024 | Posted in
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NEWS RELEASE (BOONE, IA) – Truly Yours launched today in all Fareway store locations. The first wave of items released includes truffles, mini pies, and sandwich cookies. “Fareway is very excited to launch Truly Yours in all locations,” said Erin Wisecup, Category Director at Fareway. “This brand was created with busy parents in mind. The […]
Oct 15 2024 | Posted in
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by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 11, 2024 A population density study of white-tailed deer in Iowa confirmed what most Department of Natural Resources specialists suspected: deer populations are highest where their habitats are most intact. The report also estimated the economic impacts and found deer are an economic benefit in Iowa, with $181 […]
Oct 14 2024 | Posted in
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By: Jerry Mackey Oskaloosa, Iowa: The 2024 racing season came to an end over the weekend at the Southern Iowa Speedway on the Mahaska County Fairgrounds in Oskaloosa. Great weather and large fields of race cars made for a great show for the large crowds in attendance both nights. Two complete nights of racing were […]
Oct 14 2024 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa Teen Discovers Rare Freshwater Jellyfish at Russell Wildlife Area OSKALOOSA, Iowa — A routine fishing trip led to an extraordinary scientific discovery when Oskaloosa High School freshman Oscar Schiferl spotted rare freshwater jellyfish at Russell Wildlife Area over the weekend. “I was fishing in between a tree that fell to see if I could […]

PELLA- The Central College men’s soccer team had their highest scoring game of the season with Coleman Manuel (senior, Erie, Colo.) leading the way with two goals. The Dutch (6-4-2, 2-0-1 American Rivers) defeated the University of Wisconsin-Stout 5-0 Sunday. “It was good to put a few balls in the net,” coach Garry Laidlaw said. […]
Oct 13 2024 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, IA – The Oskaloosa Indians fell short in their home matchup against the Xavier Saints on Friday night, losing 35-0 at Statesmen Community Stadium. Despite strong efforts from key players, the Indians struggled to gain momentum against Xavier’s formidable defense and efficient offense. First Half Highlights: Xavier wasted no time getting on the scoreboard, […]

Oskaloosa’s ‘My Jersey Your Impact’ Tradition OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Oskaloosa High School’s football program is fostering a culture of respect and appreciation through the “My Jersey Your Impact” initiative, where senior players honor teachers who have shaped their lives. Now in its fourth year, the program, led by Head Football Coach Brett Doud, allows senior […]
Oct 13 2024 | Posted in
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NEW SHARON – Madrid’s football team came into Friday’s Class A District 6 game out of the state rankings but made a statement in securing the district championship with a 41-6 win at North Mahaska. Madrid holds a two-game lead over Mount Ayr and Wayne heading into the final week of the regular season. North […]