Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s wrestling team again has four athletes rated in the league as the NAIA released its fifth set of polls this week. As a program, WPU is tied for 50th in the nation with six points. 133-pounder Lane Scorpil (Sr., Columbus Junction, Iowa, Business Management) accounts for all of the points as […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn women’s wrestling team is climbing back up the rankings as the NAIA released its fifth set of polls this week. WPU ties a program best at No. 3 with 179 points, while Life (Ga.) is first with 224 points. Grand View is just ahead of the Statesmen with 191 points, while Providence […]
by Mike Comfort As the league moved from May to June, attendance for the league games averaged 300-400 fans, while Sunday averages jumped to 800. Burlington was on top for Sunday games, averaging 2000 fans a game, while Boone led with 468 for the other days. Burlington’s attendance made them attractive to the Three I […]
January 19, 2026 Lincoln, NE – Two school records fell at the Nebraska Graduate Classic for the Indian Hills Women’s Track & Field squad. As a program, the Warriors set nine top-10 all-time marks at the Devany Center Indoor Track. Sophomore Tiffani Koonce (Prairie City, IA/Prairie City-Monroe) broke her own school record in the women’s […]
Legislative Session Begins The second session of the 92nd General Assembly has begun! We gaveled in January 12th and expect to be finished around the end of April. While I have been working year-round as I meet with voters in my district and across the state, this session will be a fast paced and grueling […]
Oskaloosa will receive $500,000 in federal funding to improve public safety through the SAFECity Initiative. The funding was announced by Mariannette Miller-Meeks and will be led by the Oskaloosa Police Department. The grant will pay for new technology and upgrades aimed at helping police prevent crime and respond faster during emergencies. Several parts of the […]
The Oskaloosa boys bowling team stayed undefeated on the season with home wins over Newton and Pella Christian on Saturday, improving to 6-0 on the year. The Oskaloosa girls earned a split on the day, defeating Pella Christian and falling to Newton, and now sit at 5-2 on the season. The boys’ match against Newton […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch January 20, 2026 A Senate subcommittee advanced a measure Tuesday to remove the state requirement to maintain a State Historical Society of Iowa research center in Iowa City — a point of litigation as the state has already moved to close the facility. Senate Study Bill 3033 strikes the […]
by Rep. Miller-Meeks What happened in Minnesota should never be allowed to happen again anywhere in America. A massive fraud scandal there exposed an estimated $9 billion or more in taxpayer funds lost to fraudulent claims, fake providers, and shell operations. This abuse unfolded under the incompetent watch of Democratic Governor Tim Walz and Attorney […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – In a room filled with poster boards, pizza boxes, and student leaders from across central Iowa, the usual lines of rivalry blurred. Instead of chants aimed at opponents, students talked about respect, leadership, and how to cheer with pride. The Little Hawkeye Conference Student Section Training brought together representatives from every conference […]
