by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch December 2, 2025 Nitrate concentrations, exacerbated by a wet spring that followed years of dry conditions, reached near record highs in Iowa rivers this summer. Concentrations are typically elevated in the summer. The past several years, nitrates have dropped to near-zero concentrations in late summer through early winter. But […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – The Mahaska Chamber & Development Group is bringing back its Coffee & Conversation series in early 2026, giving local residents a chance to hear directly from city, county, and state leaders about issues that matter to Mahaska County. The events will be held at Smokey Row, 109 S. Market Street in Oskaloosa, […]
December 02, 2025 Ottumwa, IA – Sophomore Chiang Ring (Minneapolis, MN/Murray State) of the No. 9 nationally ranked Indian Hills Men’s Basketball squad has been named the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) DI Men’s Basketball Athlete of the Week, announced Tuesday afternoon. Ring lands his second ICCAC honor of the year after leading the […]
Oskaloosa–A trio of William Penn women’s soccer players were honored for strong 2025 seasons in and out of the classroom as they earned academic all-district honors from College Sports Communicators. Eline Wijdicks (Fr., Bennebroek, Netherlands, New Media), with a 4.00 Grade Point Average, Emma Billings (So., Salt Lake City, Utah, Psychology), with a 3.79 mark, […]
Oskaloosa–Statesmen men’s soccer player Rob Stoop (So., Bosch en Duin, Netherlands, Exercise Science) has been honored for a strong 2025 season in and out of the classroom as he earned academic all-district honors from College Sports Communicators. Stoop, who owns a 3.89 Grade Point Average, has helped William Penn to a current record of 11-5-4 […]
Oskaloosa–A six-pack of Statesmen football players were honored for their excellence in the classroom as they were named 2025 Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes. Liam Bryant (Sr., Jackson, Mo., Physical Education) tops the grouping with a 3.98 Grade Point Average, while Nasear Cumberbatch (So., St. Petersburg, Fla., Business Management) is also above the 3.9 mark at 3.92. […]
Oskaloosa–Five members of the William Penn men’s cross country team were honored for their excellence in the classroom as they were named 2025 Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes. The trio of Andrew Miller (Jr., Le Claire, Iowa, Exercise Science), Sutton Shively (So., Bloomfield, Iowa, Mechanical Engineering), and Carson Springer (Jr., Grimes, Iowa, Business Management) all own 4.0 […]
Oskaloosa–Nine William Penn men’s soccer players were honored for their excellence in the classroom as they were named 2025 Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes. Jonathan Acosta (Fr., Wailuku, Hawaii, Sports Management) paces the crew with a 4.0 Grade Point Average entering this fall, while Mathis Thyli (So., Raufoss, Norway, Business Management) is right behind at 3.97. Rob […]
Oskaloosa–A huge group of 14 William Penn women’s volleyball players were honored for their excellence in the classroom as they were named 2025 Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes. Lydia Huston (Jr., Kansas City, Mo., Biology) tops the squad with a 4.0 Grade Point Average entering the fall semester. The quartet of Maddy Gustafson (So., Marion, Iowa, Psychology […]
O.W.L.S. – Cookie Decorating (NOTE NEW TIME!) December 12, 2025 1:00-2:00 pm Environmental Learning Center Mahaska County Conservation invites adults of all ages to join the O.W.L.S. (Older, Wiser, Livelier Souls) program on Friday, December 12, from 1:00–2:00 pm for a festive afternoon of holiday cookie decorating. Bring a friend and enjoy a cozy, creative […]
