Quincy, Ill.– The Statesmen men’s golf team competed in the Culver-Stockton Wildcat Classic hosted at Spring Lake Country Club Sunday and Monday. Spring Lake Country Club is an 18-hole private golf course that plays around 6,500 yards and features a par-72 layout. The Statesmen concluded the tournament with a two-round total of 668 (337-331) and […]
Lincoln, Neb.–The William Penn shotgun sports team competed well in the biggest tournament in its young history as it faced off at the Midland Warrior Open last Friday through Sunday. The Statesmen placed fourth out of 12 teams, hitting 1,907 out of 2,000 total targets for a 95.35% rate. The top five teams were separated […]
Des Moines–The William Penn women’s soccer team scored early against rival Grand View, but could not get another tally on the board in a 2-1 Heart of America Athletic Conference loss Tuesday. The Statesmen (2-5, 0-2 Heart), who remain winless in league play, were outshot 16-6, including a 12-4 mark in shots on goal. The […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Under the shade of some large trees on the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds, Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter Celebrated 45 years of service in Mahaska County. Terry Gott, the current director at the shelter, took advantage of the event to also say goodbye to the place he’s been a part of for over a […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – As is the common theme this year, many community activities that fell victim to the pandemic have returned this year. The return also allows putting new ideas and different ways of doing things to the test. Director and curator of the Nelson Pioneer Farm Margaret Spiegel said there were approximately 500 visitors […]
New Sharon, Iowa – The North Mahaska School District made a Facebook post on Monday, September 20th, at 11:15 pm, stating that “At approximately 9:17pm on September 20, the administration was made aware that one of our high school students received a threat from an unknown person on Snapchat. The unknown person threatened harm to […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Allison and Andy McGuire have been waiting for this moment for some time. However, the ability to invite professional performers on the stage at George Daily Auditorium has been over a year in the making. This past Sunday, George Daily opened its doors to welcome a local musical talent, ‘Un4gettable Saxophone Quartet’. […]
PELLA—The Central College volleyball team evened its season record at 4-4 by beating Grinnell College 25-22, 21-25, 25-16, 15-25, 15-8 Tuesday night. “I have so much respect for Grinnell’s team,” coach Jeanne Czipri said. “They play smart volleyball and we’re grateful for the opportunity to be challenged by a great team.” Serving played a key […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – On the east side of the Oskaloosa Square flew a flag that once witnessed tragedy on a national scale. That US flag flew from a Musco light truck as first responders and others worked to recover the remains of their fallen from Ground Zero. The flag shows the soot, holes, and stress […]
Livingston, LA – The best of humanity was on display in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, in the wake of Hurricane Ida. Anna Cockerham was taking refuge in a shelter in the town of Livingston after Ida pushed a power pole into her rental home. Lightning then struck the wires, which then started a fire. Cockerham then […]
