PELLA—More than 35 years after setting a scoring record in running away with Iowa Conference medalist honors for Central College, Joe Jaspers is still winning men’s golf titles. Jaspers, a 1988 Central grad, blew away the field with a stunning eight-stroke victory in the National Senior Hall of Fame tournament at the par-72 High Point […]
Oskaloosa–William Penn University Athletics Director Nik Rule has announced Allen Friesen has announced he is retiring as head coach of the Statesmen men’s and women’s track and field teams as soon as his successor is hired. “I would like to express my deepest appreciation to all past and present student-athletes as well as coaches of […]
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen athletics department collected points from nine different sports as it posted another strong placing in the LEARFIELD Directors’ Cup standings. WPU finished 57th with 309.5 points; over 250 institutions compete in the NAIA. The navy and gold have now extended their streak of top-100 finishes to 10 years (13th time in the last […]
Oskaloosa–William Penn University is excited to announce several sports camps this summer. The women’s volleyball team is hosting a pair of camps. The first will be held on June 26-27 (9 AM – 12 PM) for elementary and middle school students with a cost of $65. The second is on June 29-30 (2-5 PM) for […]
By: Jerry Mackey Oskaloosa, Iowa: The eighth night of the 20023 racing season was held on Wednesday night with a near perfect night for racing on Van Utrecht Farms & Trucking and Stout Trucking Bike Night. 24 lucky youngsters went home with brand new bicycles courtesy of a long list of sponsors that provided the […]
PELLA—Adding yet another staff member with head coaching experience, Aaron Fuller is returning to Central College as assistant men’s and women’s track and field coach. Fuller has served as head men’s and women’s track and field coach at Simpson College since 2021. A 2014 Central graduate, Fuller returns to take on many of the duties […]
by Bill Almond Tuesday’s game against Indianola was a heartbreaker for Oskaloosa Indians (Varsity), as they lost the lead late in a 7-5 defeat. The game was tied at five with Indianola batting in the top of the ninth when Brady Blake doubled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring two runs. Oskaloosa […]
Garet Williamson Adds His First 360 Win to WoO Podium Finish by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 10, 2023) – David Gravel capped off the Premier Chevy Dealers NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws weekend with his eleventh career Knoxville feature win Saturday at Knoxville. The Watertown, Connecticut native earned $10,000 for his victory. Knoxville […]
BELLE PLAINE – North Mahaska’s softball team rolled past the Plainsmen in three innings 17-1 while the baseball team lost a tough one 7-4. The games ended a busy week and began a much needed rest. North Mahaska girls tallied three runs in the first inning then exploded for eight in the top of […]
Chase Young Wins Pro Sprints Feature by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 9, 2023) – Brian Brown won one for the Knoxville regulars Friday night on Premier Chevy Dealers Night featuring the NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws. The win was Brown’s 63rd career victory at Knoxville, was worth $10,000 and came aboard the Brian […]
