The Climb, a local outreach effort connected with Give It Up, Mahaska, is asking for volunteers and donations as it works to support families in Mahaska County during the holiday season and beyond. This year, volunteers at The Climb are preparing Christmas for 293 children. Each child on the list will receive gifts that are […]
Friday, November 21, 2025 11:00 am – noon Environmental Learning Center The Mahaska County Conservation invites adults of any age to the O.W.L.S. (Older, Wiser, Livelier Souls) program on Friday, November 21 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm for “Storytelling by Linda Fox”. Bring a friend and settle in for a delightful time with local […]
Oskaloosa–For the first time in 13 years, the William Penn football team is headed to the postseason as it will host Texas Wesleyan in the First Round of the 2025 NAIA Football Championship Series. The No. 13-seeded Statesmen (10-1) will be hosting the No. 20-seeded Rams (7-4) on Saturday at noon at Statesmen Community Stadium. […]
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen women’s basketball team failed to overcome a cold shooting performance as it fell 73-54 to Columbia in non-conference action Monday. William Penn (2-6) was outshot 47.9%-33.9% from the floor against the undefeated Cougars (5-0) who are currently receiving votes nationally. The hosts kept CC at bay early, leading 7-5 midway through the first […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (Nov. 17, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s weekly weather summary released today. Information from the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report, which is released weekly by the United States Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service from April through […]
November 17, 2025 Daytona Beach, FL – The No. 10 ranked Indian Hills Men’s Soccer team opened its third consecutive trip to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) DI Men’s Soccer National Tournament in convincing fashion, routing 12th-seeded Montgomery College (MD) 5-1 Monday morning. The Warriors sit atop the Pool A standings after two […]
United Way of Mahaska County has finished its annual Winter Coat Drive, and the results show a growing need across the community. The organization also reports an increase in families seeking food support as the cost of living continues to rise. United Way Director Michella Friesen provided information to help explain what local families are […]
Oskaloosa Welcomes the Holiday Season on the Square OSKALOOSA, Iowa – When the lights flicker on across Oskaloosa’s historic square each November, the town steps into a season defined by tradition, wonder, and the feeling of togetherness that only a small community can create. This year’s “Turn on the Lights” celebration promises to deliver that […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s soccer team is heading east as it earned a spot for the seventh year in a row to the NAIA National Championship Opening Round. WPU (10-5-4), which earned an at-large bid, will receive a bye in the first round. As the No. 18 overall seed (technically unseeded), the Statesmen will travel […]
Atchison, Kan.–The William Penn men’s basketball team dropped its conference opener Saturday, falling 78–73 to Benedictine in Heart of America Athletic Conference action. The Statesmen (5–2, 0–1 Heart) raced out to a 10–4 start, but Benedictine (3–2, 1–0 Heart) quickly settled in and evened the score at 12–12. The teams traded baskets throughout the first […]
