by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch September 29, 2025 Warm, dry conditions across the state for most of the week gave Iowa farmers plenty of time in the fields to harvest corn and soybeans. According to the latest crop progress and condition report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 17% of soybean acres and 15% […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch September 29, 2025 The Des Moines School Board put Superintendent Dr. Ian Roberts, who was detained last week by federal immigration authorities, on unpaid administrative leave Monday following the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners’ move to revoke his state license. A news release published Monday from the Des Moines […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — When Shawn Metcalf accepted the position of Oskaloosa City Manager in early 2025, he knew he was stepping into a community with a proud history, a strong sense of place, and no shortage of complicated challenges. Six months later, Metcalf says he and his family feel firmly at home in Oskaloosa — […]
Next spring, Emma Hynick will cross William Penn’s graduation stage for the second time. Many would say that is the definition of over-achievement. Those who know her would say that’s just Emma being Emma. Emma’s story of coming to William Penn answers why she has already been on the stage. Her mom Christina (maiden name […]
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen shotgun sports team defended its home range as it won the William Penn Invitational Friday through Sunday. WPU posted a winning score of 1,398-for-1,500 as five programs competed in the disciplines of Skeet, Sporting Clays, and Trap. The navy and gold tallied a winning Skeet score of 490-for-500 with Colton Heintz-Kuderer (Jr., Mabel, […]
Oskaloosa–As it prepares for its biggest test of the season, the Statesmen football team enjoyed a significant bump nationally with the NAIA announcing its third top-25 poll Monday. William Penn (5-0, 1-0 Heart North) is now No. 20 with 151 points. It is the highest ranking for the program since also being 20th on November […]
Oskaloosa–Men’s shotgun sports athlete Trenton Giese (So., Muskego, Wis., Mechanical Engineering) and women’s cross country runner Claire Rye (Fr., Plymouth, Iowa, Biology) have been named the Statesmen of the Week for the week of September 22-28. Giese topped the High Overall Athlete standings last Friday through Saturday at the William Penn Invitational. The sophomore, who […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — For the first time since 1971, Oskaloosa has produced a state commander for the American Legion. Darrin Alderson, a longtime member of the local post and former Oskaloosa commander, has been elected to lead the Legion at the state level. “This is the first one we’ve had since 1971,” Alderson said, noting […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The community gathered downtown over Labor Day weekend to celebrate the 10th Concert on the Square, an event that has grown into a signature tradition for Oskaloosa. Organizer Wyndell Campbell reflected on the milestone, calling this year’s turnout and support “extremely positive.” Attendance remained steady with estimates again in the 6,000 to […]
Homecoming Court Announced OSKALOOSA, IOWA — Oskaloosa High School is excited to announce the 2025 Homecoming Court. This year’s theme, “A Blast from the Past,” will bring favorite traditions from past decades into a week of celebration. The Homecoming Coronation will be held on Thursday, October 2, immediately following the community parade at Oskaloosa Community […]
