by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch August 17, 2026 U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Iowa State Fairgoers Monday he honored the Iowa soldiers killed in Kuwait, while saying the U.S.-Iran conflict was necessary to keep Americans safe. The defense secretary also spoke on the anti-DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) policies and other changes made […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (Aug. 17, 2026) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during this […]
August 17, 2026 2026 NJCAA DI VOLLEYBALL POLL – PRESEASON Ottumwa, IA – The four-time defending National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Midwest District champions will enter the new year as one of the top teams in the nation. The Indian Hills Volleyball squad checked in at No. 15 in the preseason NJCAA DI Volleyball […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Ella Walter learned to swim at the Mahaska County YMCA. Now, as a senior on the Oskaloosa High School girls swim team, she is preparing to spend part of her final season in a brand-new pool built for the next generation of Oskaloosa swimmers. “I learned how to swim here, and I’ve […]
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen women’s soccer team is seeking to make a jump in the league standings as the 2026 Heart of America Athletic Conference Coaches’ Poll was released Wednesday. William Penn, which was 3-13-1 (2-11 Heart) a season ago, is projected to tie for 13th out of 15 teams in the conference with 34 points. Missouri […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn women’s volleyball team is in the mix for a postseason berth as the 2026 Heart of America Athletic Conference Coaches’ Poll was released Monday. WPU, which owned a 17-16 record (7-11 Heart) in 2025, has been picked to finish 10th out of 16 teams with 110 points. Missouri Baptist is expected to […]
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen men’s soccer team will again be vying for league supremacy as the 2026 Heart of America Athletic Conference Coaches’ Poll was released Tuesday. WPU, which was 12-6-4 (7-3-3 Heart) last fall, is projected to be fourth out of 15 teams with 185 points. The team has earned two first-place votes as well. Grand […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn football team is looking for a repeat of last fall’s success as the 2026 Heart of America Athletic Conference North and South Division Coaches’ Polls were released Thursday. WPU, which was 11-2 (5-1 Heart) last fall, is picked to finish second in the North with 52 points and one first-place vote. Grand […]
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen women’s cross country team is hoping to surprise its league competition as the 2026 Heart of America Athletic Conference Coaches’ Poll was released last Friday. WPU, which finished eighth in the Heart last fall, is expected to be 13th (out of 16 teams) with 85 points. Benedictine heads the class with 239 points […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s cross country team is hoping to play the role of league darkhorse as the 2026 Heart of America Athletic Conference Coaches’ Poll was released last Friday. WPU, which was fifth in the Heart last fall, is expected to be eighth (out of 16 teams) with 136 points. Park leads the way […]
