Archive for: April, 2026

OSKALOOSA VARSITY GOLF OPENS SEASON AT ALBIA

Oskaloosa Indians

ALBIA, Iowa — The Oskaloosa varsity boys golf team opened its season Monday at Albia Country Club, turning in a solid early performance while gaining experience for the rest of the year. Linus Morrison led the Indians with a round of 38, setting the pace for the team in its first meet of the season. […]

OSKALOOSA HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCES PROM COURT 2026

Back row: (Left to right) Javion Reeves, Tate Peterson, Mason Muir, Trey Parks, Blake Herny Front row: (Left to right) Taylor Roorda, Ana Boosalis, Emily Rice, Karley Armstrong, Tierney Carter

OSKALOOSA, IOWA — The Oskaloosa Student Council is excited to announce the annual Oskaloosa High School prom, themed “A Night of Chance,” scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026. The promenade, which is open to the public, will commence at 5:30 PM in the large Oskaloosa High School gym. Spectators are asked to enter through the […]

Statesmen Sixth in NAIA’s Fourth Rating

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s lacrosse team is right in the mix heading into its toughest stretch of the campaign as the NAIA released its fourth top-10 poll Wednesday. WPU (8-1, 5-0 Heart), which has won seven in a row, was dropped to No. 6 with 40 points. It marks the 17th-consecutive poll in which the […]

WPU Holds at No. 9 Entering Postseason

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s volleyball team sits in a solid spot nationally entering postseason competition as the NAIA released its fifth top-15 poll Wednesday. William Penn (18-6, 14-5 Heart) has jumped up one spot to No. 9 in the nation with 58 points. The navy and gold have been ranked in all six polls (including […]

As U.S. Catholic conversions grow, experts point to multiple drivers

The Diocese of Des Moines saw 400 people join the Catholic Church this Easter as conversions to the religion grow. Shown here is St. Ambrose Cathedral in Des Moines. (Photo by Kathie Obradovich/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

by Brooklyn Draisey, Iowa Capital Dispatch April 8, 2026 Catholic churches and organizations across Iowa and the U.S. are seeing rising numbers of converts to the religion, scholars and officials say, in part due to the digital age and renewed searching for community and meaning. The Diocese of Des Moines, which spans 80 parishes in […]

Central salvages softball split at Nebraska Wesleyan

Central Dutch Athletics

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA – Emma Anderson’s (sophomore, left fielder, Forest City) fifth-inning double sparked the Central College softball team to a 2-1 win over Nebraska Wesleyan University Wednesday. The Dutch (17-3, 1-1 American Rivers Conference) fell 5-1 against the Prairie Wolves (10-14, 2-2 conference) in the opener. Scoreless through four innings, Anderson led off the fifth […]

WARRIORS DROP TWO LEAGUE GAMES TO SOUTHEASTERN

Indian Hills Athletics

April 08, 2026 Ottumwa, IA – The Indian Hills Softball team suffered a pair of Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) losses at R.L. Hellyer Field on Wednesday, dropping both ends of the doubleheader vs. Southeastern Community College 8-2 and 6-3. The Warriors fall to 18-20 overall on the year and 5-3 in conference play […]

Hemphill Wins Third-Team All-America Honors

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–Amerie Hemphill (Fr., Clinton, Ill., Kinesiology) earned postseason recognition recently as the NAIA announced its 2026 Competitive Dance All-America teams. Hemphill was named to the Third Team, garnering the second All-America award in William Penn history. The All-America teams were judged by the All-America Committee, which was comprised of five coaches and one administrator. Athletes […]

Palain Wins First Career Golfer of the Week Laurel

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–Mario Palain (Fr., Zaragoza, Spain, Business Management) carded three strong scores last week, and for his efforts he was named Heart of America Athletic Conference Men’s Golfer of the Week Monday. The freshman collected his first career award after leading William Penn to a top-half finish at the Cumberlands Invitational last Monday and Tuesday. At […]

Franco Claims Seventh Career Weekly Award

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–Gabriana Franco (Sr., Tracy, Calif., Exercise Science) performed well in a strong field last week, and for her efforts she was named Heart of America Athletic Conference Women’s Golfer of the Week Monday. The senior garnered her seventh career award (second this year) after leading William Penn at the Cumberlands Invitational last Monday and Tuesday. […]

           

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