Oskaloosa–Esther Kolawole (So., Akure, Nigeria, Kinesiology) enjoyed a dominating return to the mat en route to being named Heart of America Athletic Conference Women’s Wrestler of the Week, presented by Musco Lighting. Kolawole claimed her first weekly honor of 2025-2026 (second of her career) after winning the 138-pound title at the Midland Open last Saturday. […]
Oskaloosa–Xzavion West (Sr., Guthrie, Ky., Psychology) recorded a pair of big throws, and for his efforts he was named Heart of America Athletic Conference Men’s Field Athlete of the Week, presented by 516 Sports Capital. West garnered his second weekly award of the season (third of his career) after posting two high finishes at the […]
Oskaloosa–Koby Higginbotham (Fr., Knoxville, Iowa, Exercise Science) and Piper Fowler (Fr., Cleveland, Tenn., Psychology) have been named the Statesmen of the Week for the week of January 26-February 1. Higginbotham started his collegiate career with an event win at the Grinnell Invitational last Saturday. He took the 60-meter hurdle crown with a time of 8.04 […]
Fulton, Mo.– The No. 3 ranked William Penn women’s wrestling cruised to a 32-5 victory over William Woods, dropping only one weight class in Heart of America Athletic Conference action Tuesday. While the dual officially started at 103-pounds, the first action the match-up saw was in the 131-pound division. Both teams received forfeit victories, while […]
Fulton, Mo.– The William Penn men’s wrestling team fell to William Woods 36-17 in Heart action Tuesday. WPU (1-8, 0-8 Heart) won three matches (three by bonus points), but failed to claim the victory. At 125 pounds, Gentry Walston (So., New Sharon, Iowa, Human Resources) put the Statesmen on the board with a 3:22 pinfall […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – A new partnership between William Penn University and the Oskaloosa Community School District is piloting a student teaching stipend program that leaders say could ease financial burdens, strengthen teacher retention, and provide a direct pipeline of educators for the community. The initiative, launched this fall, provides student teachers with a $1,000 stipend […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 3, 2026 Iowa Republicans senators said negotiations are ongoing but they were moving forward Tuesday with legislation setting a 1.75% per-pupil spending increase to “start the conversation” on school funding. Senate Study Bill 3100 proposes setting a 1.75% Supplemental State Aid rate for the 2026-2027 school year. This […]
The Oskaloosa boys and girls bowling teams closed out their regular season at home with a pair of wins during Senior Recognition Day. The event celebrated the senior athletes while both teams finished strong heading into postseason competition. The Oskaloosa boys stayed undefeated and secured back-to-back unbeaten regular seasons. Seniors Reuben Chilcote and Cale Armbruster […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s basketball team kept its momentum rolling Saturday, securing a 105–88 Heart of America Athletic Conference victory over Park inside Penn Gym. The Statesmen (18-5, 12-3 Heart) traded punches early with the Pirates (9-13, 6-8 Heart) but never allowed Park to seize control of the contest. Holding a slim 39–36 advantage late […]
Fremont, Neb.– The William Penn women’s wrestling team competed at the Midland Warrior Open on Saturday, crowning three Statesmen as champions while seven others placed and 13 wrestlers recorded at least one victory. Kendall Bostelman (Sr., Napoleon, Ohio, Exercise Science) earned the 131-pound championship after posting a perfect 5-0 record, highlighted by two technical falls, […]
