Oskaloosa–The No. 15 William Penn men’s volleyball team managed to secure a 3-0 win over Clarke in a Heart of America Athletic Conference matchup on Tuesday, despite committing several unforced errors throughout the match. The Statesmen (12-7, 9-3 Heart) triumphed in straight sets with scores of 25-23, 25-22, and 25-20, over the Pride (3-18, 2-11 […]
Oskaloosa–The No. 7-ranked William Penn Statesmen men’s lacrosse team put on an impressive display in its home opener, cruising to a 25-6 victory over Clarke in a Heart of America Athletic Conference showdown Monday. The Statesmen (3-1, 2-0 Heart) dominated the game, outshooting the Pride (1-4, 0-1 Heart) by a commanding 68-28 margin. William Penn […]
Oskaloosa–Olivia Lange (Sr., Buckeburg, Germany, Business Management) opened her spring campaign in the same manner as she closed the fall by winning the Heart of America Athletic Conference Women’s Golfer of the Week honor Monday, presented by Mammoth. The senior, who is now an eight-time weekly recipient (four this year), guided William Penn to its […]
Oskaloosa–Laila Smith (So., Olympia, Wash., Elementary Education) was recognized nationally for her recent efforts as NAIA SB named her Player of the Week Tuesday. Smith posted a .429 batting average (12-for-28) last week that included two doubles, three home runs, 15 RBIs, and eight runs scored. She owned an .821 slugging percentage, and along with […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s volleyball team has slipped back into the receiving votes section as the NAIA released its third top-15 poll Wednesday. WPU (12-7, 9-3 Heart) is now unofficially 17th in the nation with 47 points. Missouri Valley now leads the Heart of America Athletic Conference at No. 3. A total of six Heart […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks has introduced new legislation designed to lower prescription drug costs and limit the influence of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) in the commercial insurance market. The bill, known as the DRUG Act, has garnered bipartisan support and praise from various patient advocacy and healthcare organizations. The DRUG Act, which […]
by Kathie Obradovich, Iowa Capital Dispatch March 18, 2025 The Iowa Senate voted Tuesday to ban the use of handheld cellphones and other devices behind the wheel, while turning down an effort to extend the ban to drivers of farm implements. A few minutes later, senators also voted to raise the state’s “default” speed limit […]
The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors addressed several items during its March 17, 2025, meeting, held at the Mahaska County Courthouse. The board approved the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting held on March 3. They also approved payroll changes within the sheriff’s department, including the removal of jailer Caleb Connor, effective April 2. […]
The Oskaloosa City Council has approved the issuance of $2,955,000 in General Obligation Capital Loan Notes to fund a series of street and infrastructure improvements, including work on the Southeast Connector Project. The bonds, designated as Series 2025A, will provide financing for the opening, widening, extending, grading, and drainage of streets, sidewalks, trails, highways, avenues, […]
The Oskaloosa City Council met in a regular session on March 17, 2025, addressing a range of topics including infrastructure improvements, board appointments, and financing for upcoming projects. Mayor Dave Krutzfeldt opened the meeting, which began with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. Nathan Tarkelly, a resident, addressed the council during the community comment […]
