Mahaska Health is pleased to announce the opening of its new Medical Weight Loss Clinic, which offers a physician and nurse-led approach to weight management focused on long-term health and personalized care. The Medical Weight Loss Clinic is led by Mark Zacharjasz, MD, Tara Stout, DNP, ARNP-BC, and Makayla Leathers, PA-C. The medical weight loss […]
The Oskaloosa boys wrestling team competed Saturday at the Class 3A District 8 tournament in Norwalk and came away with three state qualifiers. Colton Shaffer, Matthew Phillips, and Parker Jordan all earned spots in the State Wrestling Tournament, which begins at 4 p.m. Wednesday for Class 3A. The tournament decided who moves on to state […]
February 15, 2026 Mason City, IA – For the second consecutive season, and third time in program history, the Indian Hills Men’s Wrestling squad captured the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) North Central District Championship. The Warriors brought home four individual District champions while qualifying all 10 individuals to the upcoming National Championship. The […]
by Amanda Watford, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 14, 2026 Criminal justice has emerged as one of the most wide-ranging and politically charged areas on lawmakers’ agendas in this year’s state legislative sessions. Across the country, legislators are weighing proposals that affect nearly every part of the criminal justice system, including policing, gun policy, solving crimes, […]
by Brooklyn Draisey, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 13, 2026 As Iowa officials drill down on their fight to understand and address high cancer rates in the state, a mapping tool developed by University of Iowa researchers is informing their and other states’ work — and the network is set to keep growing. Where previously only […]
by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 13, 2026 It’s no secret that Iowa is home to large geological formations that are rich in hydrogen-producing rocks, but the question in recent years has turned to whether or not that hydrogen can be extracted in meaningful quantities. If the answer is yes, it’s likely Iowa would […]
Grinnell–The William Penn men’s indoor track and field team competed one more time before taking on its league foes, battling at the Darren Young Classic hosted by Grinnell Friday and Saturday. Gavin Huff (Jr., Mascoutah, Ill., Mechanical Engineering) and Nicholas Knowles II (Fr., Nassau, Bahamas, Business Management) led the navy and gold as both individuals […]
Rosemont, Ill. — The William Penn softball team travelled east Thursday to open its 2026 campaign at the Rosemont Dome Tournament. William Penn (1-1) started the day with a 4-3 win over Judson (Ill.), while falling 7-5 to Cornerstone (Mich.). WPU 4, Judson 3 In a slow start to the season opener, William Penn was […]
Hannibal, Mo. – Highlighted by a shutout, the Statesmen baseball team swept Hannibal-LaGrange in a non-conference doubleheader Friday. WPU (5-1) won the opener 9-4 before capping the day with a 10-0 triumph. The Statesmen and Trojans were scheduled to also play Saturday, but due to inclement weather the contest has been rescheduled to February 24 […]
Oskaloosa – The Statesmen women’s basketball team fell it its final home contest of the season against conference foe MidAmerica Nazarene. Both teams struggled shooting on Senior Day as William Penn (7-19, 4-14) was outshot 32.6%-35.2% by the Pioneers (21-3, 17-1) but performed well at the free-throw line, Making 66.7% (10-for-15), while the Pioneers only […]
