Oskaloosa–The William Penn University Athletics Booster Club has announced its February Players of the Month. Baseball player Shane Mailloux (So., Santee, Calif., Business Management) earned the male honor, while women’s wrestler Christianah Ogunsanya (So., Akure, Nigeria, Kinesiology) was selected as the female recipient. Mailloux’s award is his first, while Ogunsanya is now a two-time recipient […]
Mar 13 2026 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa–The No. 10 William Penn men’s volleyball team powered past Mount Vernon Nazarene in straight sets Wednesday in nonconference action. William Penn (10-5) secured the 3-0 win over MVNU (8-7) with set scores of 25-20, 25-18, and 25-17. The Statesmen posted hitting percentages of .393, .536, and .333, while the Cougars finished at .167, .259, […]
Mar 13 2026 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa–Baseball player Keoni Young (Sr., Las Vegas, Nev., Exercise Science) and softball player Shannon Van Rheenen (Fr., Oskaloosa, Iowa, Nursing) have been named the Statesmen of the Week for the week of March 2-8. Young hit .500 (4-for-8) as the Statesmen dropped a pair of one-run games to Central Methodist last Saturday. In the opener, […]
Mar 12 2026 | Posted in
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Kansas City, Mo. – The Statesmen baseball team dropped both of its matchups against Avila it is final nonconference series before entering conference play this weekend. WPU (9-8) was ousted against the Eagles despite only allowing runs in two innings in its first game. Avila 7 – WPU 5 Down 3-0 early, the visitors took […]
Mar 12 2026 | Posted in
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Tucson, Ariz.– The Statesmen softball team traveled to the desert to compete in the Tucson Invitational Games beginning Thursday. William Penn opened the tournament by splitting a pair of contests, falling to Indiana Wesleyan 5-0 before bouncing back with a 9-3 victory over College of Saint Mary. Indiana Wesleyan 5, WPU 0 WPU was unable […]
Mar 12 2026 | Posted in
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Tucson, Ariz.– On day two of the Tucson Invitational Games, William Penn once again split its contests Friday, falling to Dakota Wesleyan 3-1 in game one before earning a 12-7 victory over Embry-Riddle in game two. Dakota Wesleyan 3, WPU 1 In a pitchers’ duel through the first four innings, the game remained scoreless as […]
Mar 12 2026 | Posted in
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Tucson, Ariz.– On day three of the Tucson Invitational Games, William Penn struggled in both contests Saturday, falling to Providence 6-5 before dropping a second game to Dickinson State 8-2. Providence (MT) 6, WPU 5 Providence (7-10) jumped out to an early lead, scoring runs in the bottom of the first and second innings to […]
Mar 12 2026 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa – When Oskaloosa students described their ideal Innovation Hub, they did not start with walls or square footage. They dreamed about sound booths and 3D printers. They imagined flexible meeting rooms, a student-run Airbnb, and a space where a handshake with a business leader might matter as much as a grade. Their ideas […]
by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch March 10, 2026 The Iowa House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday that would increase income limits for Iowans with disabilities who rely on Medicaid for essential services and also put certain restrictions on nutrition assistance programs. Several House Democrats said the bill would lead to starving infants and […]
Mar 12 2026 | Posted in
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Mahaska Health has added a new sleep medicine specialist to its care team with the arrival of Dr. Joseph Rowane. The board-certified physician brings more than 20 years of experience and will lead sleep medicine services, including sleep apnea diagnosis, treatment, and sleep lab care for local patients.
Mar 12 2026 | Posted in
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