It is no secret that William Penn University has many shining student-athletes, but there are a number of students that are excelling in areas beyond the court, track, and field. Keri Beener, a junior from Monroe, IA, recently received one of five scholarships after she submitted a 350-word essay in a national contest about a […]
OSKALOOSA, IA — The Daily Youth Theatre is excited to announce the next session of the after-school program, Return to Neverland! The session begins Sunday, April 14th and culminates in a public showcase on Saturday, May 10th so campers can show what they’ve learned. “It’s a really great way to experience a twist on a […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Thyroid diseases affect many Americans, especially women, and can drastically alter the way your body functions. Understanding the signs and symptoms of thyroid abnormalities is an important first step in diagnosis. According to the American Thyroid Association, the thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck. When […]
Folks, it has been a very long and cold winter. Everybody I’ve talked to can’t wait to get outside to enjoy their yard, deck & to soak in that warm sunshine. Here are some recipes for desserts. I’ll start out with a recipe using rhubarb(pie plant)-a favorite of many people and one of the first […]
OSKALOOSA, IA — The Oskaloosa Symphony Orchestra and Conductor Tony Chang will present the annual “Young Performers Concert” at the George Daily Auditorium on Sunday, April 13, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. This concert features three outstanding soloists performing with the Oskaloosa Symphony Orchestra. Members of the orchestra will also include some very talented young players […]
The Mahaska County Conservation Board is hosting a Night Prairie Burn at the Russell Wildlife Area on Friday, April 11. Beginning promptly at 7:30 pm a short talk will be given on prescribed prairie burning inside the conservation center. Then, we will go outside the conservation center to watch the Mahaska County Pheasants Forever burn […]
The 10th Annual Alpha Lambda Delta Basketball Game will be held on Friday, April 4th, at 6:30 p.m. in the gym at William Penn University. Dr. Noel Stahle and John Ottosson will lead teams made up of faculty, staff and students. Admission is free! A raffle will be held during the game for various prizes […]
MAHASKA COUNTY –According to Centers for Disease Control, diabetes is a disease that affects over 25 million Americans. There are a variety of treatment options, and Mahaska Health Partnership recently began working with patients using an artificial pancreas system. The artificial pancreas system automates the insulin delivery system for people with diabetes. It monitors insulin […]
William Penn University will welcome Dr. Howard Macy as the 2014 Beane Lecture Series guest speaker on Tuesday, April 1. While on campus, Dr. Macy will give two lectures—both are open to the public. The first, titled “Becoming the Real Deal: Building a Life of Integrity” will be held at 11:15 am in the Chief […]
OSKALOOSA, IA — America’s Got Talent semi-finalists Lightwire Theater will perform two shows in Oskaloosa at the George Daily Auditorium. The Ugly Duckling and the Tortoise and the Hare on Wednesday, March 26 features Lightwire’s unique, cutting edge technology. The performers will be almost invisible in a dark theatre, except for the glowing creatures sculpted […]
