by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch November 20, 2025 Republican and Democratic legislators agreed Thursday that water quality is a pressing issue in the state along with property taxes and public health – all of which will be necessary to balance as the Legislature returns in January. Water quality, cancer and conservation efforts in Iowa […]
Topeka, Kan.–The William Penn men’s bowling team performed well enough to make it to the third and final day as it competed in the NAIA Invitational Friday through Sunday. On Friday, the field competed in five individual games with WPU placing sixth out of 18 teams with 4,924 pins. Mount Mercy topped the grouping with […]
Topeka, Kan.–The Statemen women’s bowling team put up a strong showing as it competed in the NAIA Invitational Friday through Sunday. On Friday, WPU placed fifth out of 20 teams with 4,563 pins over five individual games, while SCAD Savannah (Ga.) led the field with 4,853 pins. Emaly Kruse of Morningside was the top bowler […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn football was rewarded for an exceptional regular season as the 2025 all-Heart of America Athletic Conference North Division teams were announced Tuesday. A total of 17 players garnered first, second, or honorable-mention team recognition. It is the largest group since WPU had 20 recipients in 2012. Seven players collected first-team laurels, including […]
Oskaloosa–Men’s bowler Gavin Unger (Fr., Columbus, Neb., Engineering Technology) and women’s bowler Lucy Mitchell (Jr., Poulsbo, Wash., Psychology and Human Services) have been named the Statesmen of the Week for the week of November 10-16. Unger paced the Statesmen at the NAIA Invitational weekend, heading the way with an individual finish of 10th via a […]
FAYETTE, Mo. — The William Penn women’s basketball team fell 73-65 to Central Methodist on Wednesday in Heart of America Athletic Conference play. William Penn (2-7, 0-2 Heart) was outshot 45.8% to 40.9% from the floor against the Eagles, who improved to 1-1 in league action. The Statesmen opened strong, jumping out to a 9-2 […]
Fayette, Mo.–The William Penn men’s basketball team mounted a furious late comeback Wednesday night, but Central Methodist escaped with a 102–99 victory in a Heart of America Athletic Conference showdown that came down to the final possession. The Eagles (6–2, 2–0 Heart) grabbed the early momentum, stretching a 12–8 edge into a 29–20 lead midway […]
Oskaloosa–A quartet of Statesmen women’s volleyball players collected postseason honors as the 2025 all-Heart of America Athletic Conference teams were announced Wednesday. Kaya Caprini (Sr., Minneapolis, Minn., Psychology and Human Services) and Maju Vieira (Jr., Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Business Management) were both picked for the 14-person second team, while Mia Brady (Sr., Pontiac, Ill., […]
The Oskaloosa High School music department is getting ready for one of its biggest traditions of the year, the annual Madrigal Dessert Theater. This event has been part of the community for 21 years and continues to be a favorite for many families. More than 100 high school students will take part in this year’s […]
by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch November 19, 2025 Researchers and public health advocates said Wednesday that water quality and land use continue to be modifiable elements impacting public health, and in particular cancer, in Iowa. The experts spoke to a crowded conference room in the Olmsted Center at Drake University during the 2025 Iowa […]
