Peru, Neb.–The William Penn softball team dropped two painful games to Peru State in Heart of America Athletic Conference action Sunday. WPU (21-13, 5-5 Heart) fell by scores of 5-4 and 4-3 (8 innings). The opener saw the visitors fall behind 4-0 after five innings as PSC (9-20, 4-6 Heart) scored once in the fourth […]
PELLA- In two high scoring games in which the Central College softball team scored a combined 24 runs, the Dutch walked away with a sweep of a doubleheader against the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. In the opening game Central (11-3) led the whole way, including stretching the lead to 11-4 before winning 11-9. In the second […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn University athletics department made significant progress in the NACDA LEARFIELD Directors’ Cup standings, rising five spots to 43rd after the release of the Final Winter standings. With over 250 institutions competing in the NAIA, the Statesmen have accumulated 256.5 points, up from 48th place in the fall. After scoring 90 points in […]
Oskaloosa–The No. 10-ranked WPU men’s lacrosse team delivered a commanding 29-6 victory over Columbia (Mo.) in Heart of America Athletic Conference play Friday. The Statesmen (7-3, 6-0 Heart) showcased an overwhelming offensive performance, outshooting Columbia (4-6, 4-2 Heart) 84-19. Garrett Katrana (Fr., Parker, Colo., Industrial Technology) led the charge, netting three goals in the opening […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s volleyball team displayed resilience but ultimately fell to Park in a 3-1 loss Saturday during a Heart of America Athletic Conference clash. The Statesmen (15-10, 12-6 Heart) fought fiercely but were outpaced by the Pirates (18-5, 14-4 Heart), losing by set scores of 25-21, 25-19, 25-14, and 25-21. In the opening […]
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen baseball team was not able to take advantage of two quality pitching starts as it fell twice to Benedictine in Heart of America Athletic Conference play Saturday. WPU (14-16, 7-11 Heart) fell by scores of 7-4 and 3-0 (8 innings). The hosts put three early runs on the board, including Keoni Young (Jr., […]
by Kevin Hardy ǀ Stateline, Iowa Capital Dispatch April 5, 2025 Anna Pesek saw a federal program supporting local food purchases as much more than a boost to her Iowa pork and poultry farm. The U.S. Department of Agriculture grant program that allowed schools and food banks to buy fresh products from small farms helped […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch April 4, 2025 In light of Wednesday’s tariff announcement by President Donald Trump, U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley introduced legislation this week requiring more congressional oversight of such decisions. The president announced he was setting a baseline 10% levy on all international imports Wednesday, effective April 5, with higher tariffs […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – When Oskaloosa High School seniors Lydia Whitley and Cooper Rupprecht walk into their video production class, they’re not just students—they’re producers, directors, and future professionals in the media industry. Their hard work and dedication have earned the Oskaloosa High School Video Production class multiple nominations in the Upper Midwest Student Production Awards […]
Mahaska Health, a designated Center of Excellence for Maternity Care and OB-GYN and Family Medicine team, is hosting its 4th Annual Baby Fair on Saturday, April 12th, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public for moms-to-be and community members interested in pregnancy, fertility, and family care. […]
