Oskaloosa–William Penn Athletics Director Aleesha Rabedeaux has announced that Katrina Estes has resigned as Director of Athletic Performance. A 2021 alum of WPU, Estes came back to the University was hired in July of 2023 and has served in her role for the past two years. “William Penn has been my home for going on […]
ISU Extension and Outreach – Mahaska County will be having an open house for Master Gardener training on Thursday, January 9, 4-6 pm. Current Master Gardeners and Suzette Striegel Mahaska County Coordinator will be available questions for their upcoming training and current activities. The event is free and open to the public; attendees may come […]
DES MOINES, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Public Safety is proud to announce the graduation of the 51st Basic Academy on Friday, December 20, 2024, at the Holiday Inn Airport Conference Center in Des Moines. The ceremony recognized a graduating class of 18 recruits who entered the academy in July 2024. Lieutenant Matthew Struecker […]
PELLA-The Associated Press released its All-America teams for Division III football Thursday and a trio of Central College football players were included. Senior long snapper Josh Dennison (Romeoville, Ill.) was chosen for the first team. Linebacker Reid Pakkebier (senior, Cedar Rapids, Kennedy HS) and corner back Gavin Smith (junior, Audubon) claimed second team honors. It’s […]
DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith is celebrating the holiday season by encouraging all Rudolphs, Santas and Frostys to search for their unclaimed property. “There might not be any Scrooges or Grinches listed, but we have hundreds of Iowans with other holiday-themed names in Great Iowa Treasure Hunt,” said Smith. “We put together a […]
Unemployment Rate Edges to 3.1 Percent as 1,600 Iowans Enter the Workforce DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 3.1 percent in November, and the state’s labor force participation rate rose to 66.3 percent amid a strong influx of new workers. Meanwhile, the U.S. unemployment rate increased to 4.2 percent in […]
The Oskaloosa bowling teams earned convincing victories over Bondurant-Farrar in their latest competition, with both teams showing strong performances. The boys’ team extended their undefeated season to 5-0, while the girls’ team improved to 4-1. Boys Team Sets Season-High Score The Oskaloosa boys’ bowling team posted their best score of the season, finishing with a […]
Ottumwa, IA (December 17, 2024) – Brace yourselves for bone-jarring thrills! The Bull Riders of America (BOA) is returning to Ottumwa, with the Top 25 bull riders set to clash at the Bridge View Center for the 2024 Finals on Friday, February 7th and Saturday, February 8th at 7:30 pm both nights. Bull riders and […]
Oskaloosa–Three members of the Statesmen men’s soccer team garnered national recognition after the program’s history-making campaign as the NAIA announced its 2024 All-America teams Monday. Sean Bohan (Sr., Dublin, Ireland, Business Management) and Edan Sears (Sr., Telford, England, Sports Management) were both selected to the 15-person First Team, while Connor O’Reilly (Sr., Letterkenny, Ireland, General […]
Lincoln, Neb.–In his first outing of the year, Showalter Johnson (Sr., Nassau, Bahamas, New Media) proved he will again be one of the nation’s best sprinters as he led a small William Penn men’s track and field crew at the Nebraska Invitational last Friday. Johnson won the 60-meter dash crown with a time of 6.80 […]
