Beverly Hills, Mich.–The William Penn men’s lacrosse team wasted no time making a statement in its 2025 season opener, overpowering Michigan-Dearborn 24-8 in non-conference action Monday. The Statesmen (1-0) controlled the game from the opening whistle, outshooting the Wolverines (1-1) 67-22. Breck Putzier (Sr., Minneapolis, Minn., Exercise Science) set the tone early, scoring in the […]
Feb 24 2025 | Posted in
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Rosemont, Ill.–The William Penn softball team found two unique ways to get victories Sunday as it swept St. Francis (Ill.) on the final day of the NAIA Leadoff Classic hosted by Roosevelt. WPU (8-2) defeated the Saints by scores of 6-5 and 5-4 to extend its winning streak to four games. The navy and gold […]
Feb 24 2025 | Posted in
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An Oskaloosa Police Department Press Release Early this morning (2/23/25), officers received a phone complaint of a reckless driver in the area of Santa Clara St. The caller stated that it sounded like a vehicle was racing back and forth, speeding. Officers went to the area and located a blue 2010 Mazda speeding in the […]
Feb 23 2025 | Posted in
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An Oskaloosa Police Department Press Release At 3:06 a.m. this morning (2/23/25), officers received a phone call about a fight possibly occurring in the 200 block of Hope St. When officers arrived, they located several individuals outside of the residence. One of the individuals, Jacob James Pelong (43), of Oskaloosa, had an outstanding warrant for […]
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February 13, 2025 Friends of Mahaska County Conservation has been awarded a grant from the Vermeer Charitable Foundation. This grant is a three-year pledge totaling $45,000.00 and will be used for the Mahaska County Conservation All-Inclusive Nature Playscape and Community Area. These funds will allow Friends and Mahaska County Conservation Board to build this Nature […]
Feb 20 2025 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s basketball team delivered a commanding performance Monday night, rolling past Clarke 109-78 in a Heart of America Athletic Conference matchup. The Statesmen (10-16, 7-15 Heart) set the tone early, racing out to a 12-2 lead. Clarke (6-20, 6-16) chipped away to pull within 24-18, but WPU responded with 13 unanswered points […]
Feb 19 2025 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA – The Oskaloosa City Council convened on February 18, 2025, to address a broad range of topics, including economic development, property zoning, infrastructure improvements, and policy adjustments. Mayor David Krutzfeldt presided over the meeting, with most council members present and participating in deliberations. Economic Development and Regional Partnerships A presentation by representatives from the […]
Feb 19 2025 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors convened on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, to discuss a range of topics including economic development, county employee policies, insurance adjustments, and infrastructure projects. Economic Development Partnership Discussion A major portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussions with representatives from the Greater Des Moines Partnership. The organization, […]
Feb 19 2025 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa–The Statesmen women’s basketball team started hot and weathered a comeback, ending its losing streak with a 72-68 Heart of America Athletic Conference victory over Clarke Monday. William Penn (4-22, 3-19 Heart), which won for the first time since January 20, avenged a road loss to the Pride (10-16, 8-14 Heart) just two weeks ago. […]
Feb 18 2025 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa–Tori Smith (So., Olympia, Wash., Secondary Education) and Madie Anderson (Sr., Mount Pleasant, Iowa, Elementary Education) gave their team a major boost, and for their efforts they won Heart of America Athletic Conference Softball Player and Pitcher of the Week awards Monday, presented by Musco. Smith won the Player honor, while Anderson took home the […]
Feb 18 2025 | Posted in
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