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WPU Holds at No. 7 in Second Poll

William Penn University Athletics

Oskaloosa–The Statesmen men’s lacrosse team remains in its same position as the NAIA released its second top-10 poll Wednesday. WPU (2-1, 1-0 Heart) continues to be seventh in the country, picking up one point from the last poll to now have 37 points. It marks the ninth-straight poll in which the navy and gold are […]

WPU Starting Spring Receiving Votes

William Penn University Athletics

Oskaloosa–The Statesmen women’s golf team continues to receive votes nationally as the NAIA released its third top-25 poll Thursday. William Penn dropped two spots from the second rating, now sitting unofficially 34th with eight points. The squad has been in the receiving votes section the entire season. WPU is one of two Heart of America […]

Central softball team takes down Hanover in Kentucky

Central Dutch Athletics

LOUISVILLE, KY.- Opening its trip to Kentucky, the Central College softball team swept a doubleheader against Hanover College (Ind.). In game one, the Dutch (4-2) won 7-1 and followed that with an 11-2 win in game two. In the first game, Central was limited to five hits but drew six walks and stole seven bases […]

Oskaloosa High School Senior Takes Student Leadership to the National Stage

Dasia Foster

Oskaloosa Community School District March 7, 2025 When Dasia Foster steps onto Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., during spring break, she won’t just be representing her school—she’ll be representing Iowa and students nationwide. Foster, a senior at Oskaloosa High School, is the first student from Oskaloosa to serve on the National Student Council. This achievement […]

WPU Continues to Shine at William Penn Invitational

William Penn University Athletics

Oskaloosa–The William Penn competitive dance team left it all on the floor Sunday, securing impressive finishes of third and second place in a highly-competitive field as it hosted a pair of competitions. After reworking their routine during the week, the Statesmen delivered two outstanding performances, scoring 77.8 points in the William Penn Classic for third […]

Statesmen Earn Silver at William Penn Invitational

William Penn University Athletics

The Statesmen scored 79.43 points in their routine, just behind the Cumberlands (Ky.), which claimed first place with 84.67 points. “I am so proud of our team and the routine they executed today! We made several adjustments based on the judges’ feedback this week, and the athletes handled it with incredible poise,” said Head Coach […]

Zell Notches First Career Setter of the Week Laurel

William Penn University Athletics

Oskaloosa–Brady Zell (Fr., Wales, Wis., Business Management) helped the Statesmen to a big road upset last week, and he was rewarded by earning the Heart of America Athletic Conference Men’s Volleyball Setter of the Week award Monday, presented by Molten. The freshman is now a first-time weekly recipient. His award win comes after William Penn […]

Statesmen Open Spring with Bronze at ACUI Central Midwest Conference

William Penn University Athletics

Sparta, Ill.–The William Penn shotgun sports team knocked off the winter rust as it competed in the ACUI Spring Central Midwest Conference Championships Friday through Sunday. WPU placed third out of 17 teams with a score of 2,036-for-2,250. Lindenwood (Mo.) topped the field at 2,135-for-2,250, while Hillsdale (Mich.) claimed the runner-up spot with 2,052 targets. […]

Bostelman Named Newcomer of the Year as Eight Garner All-League Laurels

William Penn University Athletics

Oskaloosa–The William Penn women’s wrestling team was well represented on the postseason awards list as the Heart of America Athletic Conference announced its top awards. Kendall Bostelman (Jr., Napoleon, Ohio, Exercise Science) earned the Heart’s Newcomer of the Year laurel. Bostelman, who transferred to WPU this year, won the 138-pound Heart title last Saturday. She […]

Statesmen Dominate Graceland in Straight-Sets Win

William Penn University Athletics

Lamoni–The William Penn men’s volleyball team dominated from start to finish, delivering a commanding three-set sweep over Graceland in Heart of America Athletic Conference action on Friday. The Statesmen (8-5, 5-1 Heart) controlled the match with set scores of 25-17, 25-19, and 25-17, overpowering the Yellowjackets (2-10, 0-5 Heart) in all facets of the game. […]

               

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