The Oskaloosa girls wrestling team hosted Newton in a dual meet Thursday night, with four wrestlers taking the mat for the Indians. Despite being outnumbered, Oskaloosa’s wrestlers put up a strong fight, securing three individual victories. Newton came away with the team win, 42-13, largely due to forfeited matches. At 110 pounds, Alyssa Sheets delivered […]
The Oskaloosa boys wrestling team faced off against Newton on Thursday night in a competitive Little Hawkeye Conference dual. Despite strong performances by several wrestlers, Newton ultimately secured the victory, edging Oskaloosa 46-34. The Indians’ season record now stands at 4-2 in dual action. The dual featured intense back-and-forth action, with both teams securing key […]
Coming soon: The 91st General Assembly January 3rd, 2025 It was less than two years ago that the above photo was captured just after I took my first vote on the House floor with both new and seasoned colleagues of mine. That vote was cast in record time – just short of two weeks from […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch January 2, 2025 U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley will retake the position of Senate president pro tempore when Congress convenes Friday. The Iowa Republican, who has served in the U.S. Senate since 1981, will take the position that goes to the longest-serving senator in the party that controls the chamber. […]
Coralville–The William Penn women’s wrestling team knocked the rust off as it competed at the Soldier Salute Sunday and Monday. The event included an Open and Silver division and Kendall Bostelman (Jr., Napoleon, Ohio, Exercise Science) paced the navy and gold in the Open division by finishing 3-1 at 138 pounds. The junior posted two […]
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen women’s wrestling team continues its rise as the NAIA released its fourth set of polls this week. William Penn remains #5 in the NAIA, increasing its point total to 139, just seven points behind third place. Life (Ga.) is first with 224 points, while Grand View (207), Cumberlands (Ky.) (146), and Providence (Mont.) […]
Atchison, Kan.–The William Penn women’s basketball team dropped the first game of the 2025 calendar year, falling 91-46 to Benedictine in Heart of America Athletic Conference action Thursday. WPU (2-10, 1-7 Heart) was outshot 41.1%-30.4% and lost the rebounding battle 47-34, but struggled the most in ball control with 30 turnovers (12 for BC). The […]
Atchison, Kan.–-The William Penn men’s basketball team came up short in a tightly-contested 71-68 loss to Benedictine in Heart of America Athletic Conference play Thursday. WPU (8-4, 5-3 Heart) struggled to find its rhythm early, allowing BC (6-8, 5-5 Heart) to open the game on a 12-4 run through the first five minutes. The teams […]
The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Master Gardener program will again host the Home Gardening Webinar Series, beginning in January and ending in March. Sessions will take place every Thursday from 6–7 p.m. central time, ending March 13. butterfly on coneflowerDesigned for anyone who is interested in gardening or horticulture, the series aims to […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch December 30, 2024 As Iowa lawmakers get ready to reconvene Jan. 13 for the 2025 session with new members, leaders said they are heading into the session with expectations to take on property taxes, changes to the state’s higher education system and immigration policy, among other issues. Following the […]
