Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s basketball team dropped a narrow 70–69 decision to Heart rival Grand View in the annual Toilet Paper Game on Wednesday, ending the Statesmen’s 12-game home unbeaten streak. William Penn (18-6, 12-4 Heart) fell behind 2–0 early, but a three-pointer from Foday Sheriff (Jr., Upper Darby, Pa., Business Management) ignited the crowd […]
by Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 5, 2026 An Iowa Senate committee has rejected legislation that would prevent nursing homes from barring residents’ use of in-room cameras to guard against abuse or neglect. Senate Study Bill 3080 would allow a nursing home resident or their representative to conduct electronic monitoring of the resident’s room […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 5, 2026 House Republican lawmakers were met with boos and arguments from members of the public at a Thursday subcommittee meeting as the panel advanced a proposal removing “affirmative action” requirements under Iowa law. House Study Bill 668 proposes removing several affirmative action and equal opportunity measures currently […]
February 04, 2026 Centerville, IA – No. 1 nationally ranked Indian Hills Men’s Wrestling picked up nine victories on Wednesday night to roll past Iowa Lakes Community College in an Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) dual. The Warriors dropped the Lakers 47-5 on the night. Eight of the nine victories for the Warriors came […]
February 05, 2026 River Grove, IL – No. 5 Indian Hills Men’s Basketball continued its winning ways Wednesday night with a double-digit win on the road, dropping Triton College (IL) 69-54 in River Grove, IL. The Warriors improve to 22-2 overall on the year. Indian Hills, who jumped up in the national rankings to No. […]
DUBUQUE – Second chance and fast break points proved the difference for the Central College women’s basketball team in a 72-61 loss at Loras College Wednesday. Loras (8-13, 4-8 American Rivers Conference) held an 18-5 advantage over Central (8-12, 3-8 conference) on second chance points and a 16-4 lead in fast break points. The Dutch […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – In a conference room filled with adults dressed in pink and high school female athletes wearing their school colors with pride, laughter mixed with applause as more than one hundred female student-athletes from across the region gathered at Musco Lighting at a first-of-its-kind event. The energy in the room reflected more than […]
The Oskaloosa girls bowling team competed Monday at the district state qualifying meet at Plaza Bowl in Clinton, bowling both the team event in the morning and the individual event in the afternoon. The Indians stayed competitive all day and had one bowler advance to the state tournament. In the team competition, Oskaloosa finished in […]
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 […]
