A proposed $15 billion steel mill in southeast Iowa was announced Monday, bringing attention to what could become one of the largest industrial investments in the state’s history. President Donald Trump announced the planned project at the White House alongside leaders from Mesabi Metallics, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, and other Iowa officials. The company plans […]
The Oskaloosa middle school cross country team competed at the Van Buren Invitational Tuesday night after Knoxville canceled its meet because of course conditions. The Indians traveled to Van Buren for a challenging race that featured a 2.2-mile course, making it the longest race distance the team will compete in this season. The course included […]
The Oskaloosa cross country teams returned to competition Tuesday at the Van Buren Invitational after their original meet was canceled. The Indians adjusted quickly and delivered strong performances on a challenging course. “I was happy with how we competed,” Oskaloosa coach said. “Our original meet was cancelled and we were fortunate to get into this […]
The Oskaloosa seventh grade volleyball B team showed resilience Monday night during a cross-town matchup against Oskaloosa Christian at home. After dropping the first two sets by identical scores of 25-17, the Osky girls responded with strong play and battled back to win the next two sets. Oskaloosa took the third set 25-19 and followed […]
The Oskaloosa seventh grade volleyball teams hosted Ottumwa last Thursday for a night filled with competitive matches, strong serving, and teamwork. Three of the four Osky teams earned victories, with players continuing to show improvement and determination on the court. The A1 team started the night with a strong performance, winning the opening set 25-21. […]
Grand Island, Neb.–The William Penn shotgun sports team was in contention yet again, but fell just short of the crown as it competed at the Prairie Circuit Regional Championships Friday through Sunday. WPU placed second out of seven teams with a score of 2,795-for-3,000, while Midland (Neb.) took the title at 2,820-for-3,000. Fort Hays State […]
Oskaloosa–Rhyan Sewell (Fr., Little Elm, Texas, Kinesiology) put up residence in the opponent backfield last Saturday, and for his efforts he was named Heart of America Athletic Conference Football Defensive Player of the Week Monday. Sewell, a first-time weekly honoree, helped William Penn rally past Central Methodist 23-17 last Saturday. The freshman had seven tackles, […]
Oskaloosa–Sil Milder (Fr., Arnhem, Netherlands, Sports Management) was a brick wall last week, and for his efforts he was named Heart of America Athletic Conference Men’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week Monday. Milder’s second POW award comes after leading William Penn to a win and a tie, both of which were shutouts. The freshman […]
Oskaloosa–Men’s soccer player Sil Milder (Fr., Arnhem, Netherlands, Sport Management) and women’s soccer player Nemesis Leon (Sr., Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Business Management) have been named the Statesmen of the Week for the week of September 21-27. Milder posted back-to-back shutouts last Tuesday and Saturday. The freshman recorded eight saves through two games, five of those […]
Oskaloosa–Despite its come-from-behind victory last Saturday, the Statesmen football team was demoted as the NAIA released its third top-25 poll Monday, sponsored by STADIONIC. WPU (4-1, 1-0 Heart North) was moved down one spot to No. 20. It marks the 11th straight time the navy and gold have been featured in the top 25. Four […]
