by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch September 8, 2026 PALO — The U.S. Department of Energy has closed on a loan of up to $1.9 billion to support the restart of Iowa’s only nuclear energy station, Duane Arnold Energy Center. U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy James Danly said Tuesday in Palo the “unmothballing” of sites […]
Oskaloosa High School students plan to place almost 3,000 American flags on the town square this Thursday to honor those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Student Council members Jonah DeVore, Ireland McGraw, and Vani Patel see this project as a way for their generation to remember. They have learned about […]
By Russell Gibson, Consumer Advocacy Officer for the Iowa Insurance Division September is Life Insurance Awareness Month—a great time to review your family’s financial safety net. According to LifeHappens.org, 41% of adults say they know little to nothing about life insurance, and over 100 million Americans either lack coverage or need more. At its core, […]
by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch September 7, 2026 Every August, for over half a century, Iowa Department of Natural Resource staff have set out along gravel roads at dawn, armed with a set of binoculars and, now, an interactive logging application, to survey the landscape for pheasants and other wildlife. Todd Bogenschutz, an upland […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn football team beat Missouri Valley 14-13 in a defensive Heart of America Athletic Conference North-South crossover game Saturday. No. 13 WPU (2-0) overcame being outgained by the Vikings 363-201, including tallying 115 yards on the ground and 86 through the air. After a scoreless first quarter, the Statesmen defense limited the Vikings […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn women’s volleyball team dropped its opening contest, but closed strong as it finished 3-1 at its own Labor Day Tournament Friday and Saturday. WPU (9-5) start the weekend with a 3-0 loss to Briar Cliff Friday (20-25, 18-25, 23-25), but bounced back with a 3-1 win over Mount Marty (S.D.) (25-21, 15-25, […]
Oskaloosa–A refreshed Statesmen men’s soccer team got back on the pitch for the first time in two weeks, posting a 2-0 non-conference victory over Concordia (Neb.) Saturday. No. 4 William Penn (2-0-1), which outshot the Bulldogs 19-13, has not allowed a goal since the seventh minute of its opener on August 21. The shutout streak […]
Pella–The William Penn women’s cross country team got its campaign underway as it battled at the Central Dutch Invitational Friday. In a competition marred by oppressive heat, the Statesmen finished third out of four teams with 83 points, while host Central won the team crown with 25 points. Maddy Stevens of Central won the 5K […]
Pella–The William Penn men’s cross country team competed for the first time in the new season Friday as it took on a small, but talented field at the Central Dutch Invitational. With high temperatures stealing the headlines, the Statesmen finished third out of three teams with 78 points, while host Central earned the team title […]
PELLA – The bounces and breaks all went against the Central College women’s soccer team in a 3-0 loss to the College of Saint Benedict (Minn.) Sunday afternoon. The Dutch (2-1-0) peppered the net with 14 shot attempts, including nine on frame, but could never find the back of the net. They had a first […]
