Archive for: April, 2026

Smith Sisters Lead WPU to Doubleheader Sweep Over Graceland

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa– William Penn returned home to Oskaloosa on Saturday to host Graceland in a Heart of America Athletic Conference doubleheader. The Statesmen swept the Yellowjackets, winning game one 3–0 and following it up with a 5–2 victory in game two. WPU 3, GU 0 In the bottom of the third inning, Laila Smith (Jr., Olympia, […]

After Opening Loss, Statesmen Surge Past Grand View in Five-Inning Victory

William Penn Athletics

Des Moines — The Statesmen softball team traveled to Grand View on Friday for a Heart of America Athletic Conference doubleheader against the Vikings. GVU 4, WPU 0 All four of the runs in the first contest were scored in the fourth inning, as Grand View held on the rest of the way to win […]

Statesmen Place Fifth in Competitive Field at Patriot Invite

William Penn Athletics

London, Ky. — The William Penn men’s golf team tied for fifth after they competed at the Patriot Invite amongst tough competition in Kentucky on Monday and Tuesday. The navy and gold tied Cumberland for fifth out of 10 teams with a three-round score of 897 (295-298-304) at Crooked Creek Golf Club. The University of […]

William Penn Faces Tough Field at Cumberlands Invite

William Penn Athletics

London, Ky.–The Statesmen women’s golf team faced a tough test Monday and Tuesday as it competed at the Cumberlands Invitational. WPU placed sixth out of six teams with a three-round score of 1,039 (345-342-352) at the par-73 Oaks of London Golf Course. Host and No. 11 Cumberlands topped the standings at 909 (304-300-305). Atchariya Thanaudomkul […]

Bohney Picked for Second POW Laurel

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–Kenny Bohney (Sr., Moorhead, Minn., Exercise Science) excelled in scoring and distributing last week, and for his efforts he was named the Heart of America Athletic Conference Men’s Lacrosse Offensive Player of the Week Monday, presented by Tarkett Sports. Bohney, who is now a two-time weekly honoree (both this year), helped the Statesmen to a […]

Mahaska Health Welcomes Hospitalist Dr. Ron Collins to the Inpatient Care Team

Ronald Collins, MD

Mahaska Health is pleased to welcome Ronald Collins, MD, to its Inpatient Care Team. Dr. Collins is a board-certified Hospitalist specializing in Internal Medicine and brings extensive experience in patient care and medical leadership. Dr. Collins earned his Doctor of Medicine from Ross University School of Medicine in Iselin, New Jersey, and completed his Internal […]

Iowa House passes bill requiring truck drivers to pass English proficiency test for license

Tractor trailers sit parked in a row at a truck stop in Bloomsbury, N.J. (Dana DiFilippo/New Jersey Monitor)

by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch March 31, 2026 The Iowa House passed a bill Tuesday to require commercial truck drivers take an English proficiency test in order to get their license. Senate File 2426, passed 68-24, adds a new requirement for applicants seeking or renewing a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to meet English proficiency […]

WARRIORS SPLIT ICCAC TWINBILL WITH NO. 9 REIVERS

Indian Hills Athletics

March 31, 2026 Centerville, IA – The Indian Hills Baseball team split its Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) doubleheader against No. 9 Iowa Western Community College Tuesday afternoon at Pat Daugherty Field. The Warriors fell 5-4 in the opener before taking the nightcap 9-3. With the split, the Warriors move to 20-9 overall on […]

Educational Series from ISU Extension and Outreach Helps Iowans Navigate Parkinson’s Disease

Iowa State University Extension

March 23, 2026, 9:05 am | Kimberly Cavalier, Cathy Drost AMES, Iowa – Being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease brings challenges not only to individuals but also to their families and caregivers. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers “A Journey through Parkinson’s Disease” to help Iowans navigate the complexities of a diagnosis with confidence and […]

Iowa volunteers begin water testing as advocates push for state funding

Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement is kicking off its volunteer water monitoring program with Nitrate Watch. (Photo courtesy of USDA)

by Zach Sommers, Iowa Capital Dispatch March 30, 2026 Iowa volunteers concerned with the state’s water quality are beginning a new season of independent testing for nitrates in bodies of water surrounding where they live. Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement has kicked off its third year with the Nitrate Watch program. The program, run by […]

           

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