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WPU Breaks into Win Column in Senior Night Defeat of William Woods

William Penn University Athletics

Oskaloosa–The Statesmen men’s wrestling team finally obtained its first dual meet victory of the season, defeating non-conference foe William Woods 46-10 on Senior Night Tuesday. WPU (1-7) triumphed in six of the eight contested matches and picked up two additional forfeits as it won its first dual meet of the campaign. Gentry Walston (So., New […]

Buena Vista downs the Dutch in women’s basketball

Central Dutch Athletics

STORM LAKE- An 18-0 run in the third quarter from Buena Vista University was enough to give the Beavers a 72-64 win over Central College women’s basketball team. “We have to have more urgency early in the game,” said coach Justin Weiland. “Our energy was better in the second half, but we need to play […]

Kolawole Honored by NAIA

William Penn University Athletics

Oskaloosa–Esther Kolawole (Fr., Akure, Nigeria, Kinesiology) parlayed a perfect weekend into national hardware she was named NAIA Women’s Wrestler of the Week. Kolawole becomes William Penn’s second national recipient in as many weeks after she dominated en route to a title at the Grand View Open last Saturday. The freshman 138-pounder went 5-0 at the […]

NM Girls Earn Share of SICL Crown

North Mahaska Warhawks

COLFAX – North Mahaska’s girls earned a share of the South Iowa Cedar League basketball crown. It is the fourth consecutive title for the Warhawks. North Mahaska downed Colfax-Mingo 63-30. North Mahaska (18-2, 14-1) took control early 19-5 and increased to 45-13 by halftime. Three NM seniors scored in double figures led by Breckyn Schilling […]

NM Will Host 2A Opener

North Mahaska Warhawks

DES MOINES – North Mahaska will open their march to the state girls’ basketball tournament on Tuesday, Feb. 18. They will host the winner of Pella Christian (7-11) and Colfax-Mingo (6-15) , which plays on Saturday, Feb. 15. The other quarterfinal in North Mahaska’s bracket will have Grundy Center (12-7) and Alburnett (8-10). The winners […]

Oskaloosa Wrestling Sweeps Van Meter Quad, Prepares for Districts

Oskaloosa Indians

The Oskaloosa Indians wrestling team continued their dominant season with an impressive showing at the Van Meter Quad, securing victories over Knoxville, Webster City, and Van Meter. The Indians showcased their depth and talent throughout the meet, winning all three duals and gaining valuable momentum heading into the district tournament on February 15. Oskaloosa 50, […]

NM Boys Claim SICL Crown

North Mahaska Warhawks

COLFAX – North Mahaska basketball coach Kevin Kelderman was beaming Tuesday night after his Warhawks upended Colfax-Mingo 79-39 to capture the outright South Iowa Cedar League crown. Kelderman, a long-time couch at North Mahaska, is in his first year as head basketball coach. The Warhawks are 17-3 overall and 14-1 in league play. Their only […]

From Classroom to Boardroom

OHS Students Solve Business Problems in Innovation Workshop

OHS Students Solve Business Problems in Innovation Workshop OSKALOOSA, IOWA — Oskaloosa High School students are tackling real-world business problems through the school’s Innovation Workshop, a hands-on program that partners students with local businesses to find creative solutions to operational challenges. Fifteen students were selected for the program through teacher nominations, Future Business Leaders of […]

Paye, Weaver Sweep League Awards

William Penn University Athletics

Oskaloosa–Tony Paye (Fr., Johnston, Iowa, Exercise Science) and Anthony Weaver (So., Demopolis, Ala., Mechanical Engineering) excelled in their disciplines last weekend, and for those efforts they were able to sweep the Heart of America Athletic Conference Men’s Track and Field Athlete of the Week honors Monday, presented by BoxOut. Paye’s laurel is his first as […]

Mitchell Honored by Heart

William Penn University Athletics

Oskaloosa–Lucy Mitchell (So., Poulsbo, Wash., Psychology and Human Services) outperformed the field and for her efforts she was named the Heart of America Athletic Conference Women’s Bowler of the Week Monday. Mitchell won her first career laurel by posting a career day at the NAIA West #1 last Saturday. At the tournament, the sophomore was […]

           

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