Archive for: April, 2026

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 […]

Gibbons Receives First-Team All-Heart Recognition

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–Aiden Gibbons (Fr., Apollo Beach, Fla., Sports Management) had a huge spring, and for his efforts he was named to the 2026 all-Heart of America Athletic Conference Rocket League teams that were announced Friday. Gibbons was one of three individuals picked for the first team, while an additional three players collected second-team all-league recognition. Gibbons, […]

Winning Streak to Five as William Penn Shuts Out Midland

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–The Statesmen men’s lacrosse team was heavy on the gas on both ends of the field Saturday as it disposed of Midland 20-0 in Heart of America Athletic Conference play. No. 5 WPU (6-1, 3-0 Heart), which outshot the Warriors 68-13, claimed its fifth victory in a row. With their second shutout of the spring […]

Statesmen Continue Outdoor Season in Pella

William Penn Athletics

Pella–The William Penn women’s track and field team sent a small group west down Highway 163 as it competed in the Central Dutch Invitational Saturday. WPU had four individuals finish in the top half of their respective battles, led by a pair of high placings by Phoebe Burt (Sr., Coralville, Iowa, Sociology). The senior was […]

Miller, Knowles II Take Crowns at Central Invite

William Penn Athletics

Pella–The Statesmen men’s track and field team picked up a couple of event titles Saturday as it battled at the Central Dutch Invitational. Andrew Miller (Jr., Le Claire, Iowa, Exercise Science) and Nicholas Knowles II (Fr., Nassau, Bahamas, Business Management) both earned gold, while more than a handful of their teammates also managed top-half finishes […]

             

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