by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch March 4, 2026 The Senate passed a measure Wednesday allowing the state to close the State Historical Society of Iowa Research Center, an action the Iowa Department of Administrative Services has already taken despite Iowa Code requiring the state to maintain an Iowa City historical center. Senate File 2293, […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch March 4, 2026 The Iowa House approved several bills Wednesday that are part of House GOP’s “tough on crime” package introduced earlier in the session, including a measure requiring a 20-year minimum prison sentence for repeat offenders. House File 2542 was one of the major proposals put forward by […]
by Brooklyn Draisey, Iowa Capital Dispatch March 4, 2026 The Iowa House passed legislation Wednesday to bring baccalaureate degrees to Iowa’s community colleges, with calls from Democrats for each lawmaker to assess the impacts of its potential implementation on their districts. House File 2649, which would establish a pilot program for certain community colleges to […]
Oskaloosa–Kenny Bohney (Sr., Moorhead, Minn., Exercise Science) contributed in numerous ways, and for his efforts he was named NAIA Men’s Lacrosse Offensive Player of the Week Tuesday. Bohney garnered his first national weekly award after helping William Penn to a 1-1 record, highlighted by a victory over (RV) Tennessee Wesleyan. Bohney posted seven goals and […]
Oskaloosa–A half dozen William Penn athletes will face the country’s best at the U.S. Marines NAIA Men’s Indoor Track and Field National Championship Thursday through Saturday. The 61st annual event, which is hosted by the Gainesville Sports Commission, will be held in Gainesville, Fla. at the Alachua County Sports and Events Center. Six individuals, who […]
Oskaloosa–Adedoyin Aderibigbe (Fr., Cedar Hill, Texas, Sociology) and Crystal Shaw (Fr., Austin, Texas, Applied Computer Science) will see where they stand nationally as they compete at the U.S. Marines NAIA Women’s Indoor Track and Field National Championship Thursday through Saturday. The 46th annual event, which is hosted by the Gainesville Sports Commission, will be held […]
Oskaloosa–Brody Brisker (Fr., Wilton, Iowa, Sports Management) and Lane Scorpil (Sr., Columbus Junction, Iowa, Business Management) are ready to take on the nation’s best as they represent William Penn at the 69th Annual NAIA Men’s Wrestling National Championship Thursday through Saturday. The Championship, which will be in Heartland Credit Union Arena in Park City, Kan., […]
Lamoni, Iowa–The No. 6 William Penn men’s volleyball team delivered a commanding performance Tuesday night, sweeping Graceland 3-0 in Heart of America Athletic Conference action. William Penn (8-3, 5-2 Heart) secured the victory with set scores of 25-13, 25-15, and 25-17 over Graceland (1-15, 0-6 Heart). The Statesmen controlled the tempo throughout, hitting .600 in […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Oskaloosa High School is proud to recognize 309 students who earned a place on the Honor Roll for the second trimester of the 2025–2026 school year. To qualify for this academic distinction, students must achieve a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher for the trimester. This recognition reflects the commitment, […]
by Mike Comfort The Quakers were involved in a few unusual incidents in August. The first occurred in a game against Boone. Their game was moved from the ballpark, presumably in Oskaloosa, to the fairgrounds. The Oskaloosa Herald claimed the reason was due to “poor accommodations” while the Waterloo Courier noted it was due to […]
