Oskaloosa–The Statesmen women’s soccer team is seeking to make a jump in the league standings as the 2026 Heart of America Athletic Conference Coaches’ Poll was released Wednesday. William Penn, which was 3-13-1 (2-11 Heart) a season ago, is projected to tie for 13th out of 15 teams in the conference with 34 points. Missouri […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn women’s volleyball team is in the mix for a postseason berth as the 2026 Heart of America Athletic Conference Coaches’ Poll was released Monday. WPU, which owned a 17-16 record (7-11 Heart) in 2025, has been picked to finish 10th out of 16 teams with 110 points. Missouri Baptist is expected to […]
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen men’s soccer team will again be vying for league supremacy as the 2026 Heart of America Athletic Conference Coaches’ Poll was released Tuesday. WPU, which was 12-6-4 (7-3-3 Heart) last fall, is projected to be fourth out of 15 teams with 185 points. The team has earned two first-place votes as well. Grand […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn football team is looking for a repeat of last fall’s success as the 2026 Heart of America Athletic Conference North and South Division Coaches’ Polls were released Thursday. WPU, which was 11-2 (5-1 Heart) last fall, is picked to finish second in the North with 52 points and one first-place vote. Grand […]
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen women’s cross country team is hoping to surprise its league competition as the 2026 Heart of America Athletic Conference Coaches’ Poll was released last Friday. WPU, which finished eighth in the Heart last fall, is expected to be 13th (out of 16 teams) with 85 points. Benedictine heads the class with 239 points […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s cross country team is hoping to play the role of league darkhorse as the 2026 Heart of America Athletic Conference Coaches’ Poll was released last Friday. WPU, which was fifth in the Heart last fall, is expected to be eighth (out of 16 teams) with 136 points. Park leads the way […]
by Bill Wright Knoxville, IA, August 15, 2026 – Kyle Larson’s improbable trip from racing with the NASCAR Cup Series in Richmond, Virginia to making it to win his fourth Knoxville Nationals propelled him to his first ever Beaver Drill & Tool/MPV Express/Mike & Kathy Hulbert Jesse Hockett “Mr. Sprint Car” title worth $10,000. James […]
by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 15, 2026) – Kyle Larson’s night started with a NASCAR Cup run in Richmond, Virginia, but thanks to a three-hour rain delay and a fast jet, he made it to Knoxville Raceway early Sunday morning to claim the $200,000 top prize in the 65th NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals […]
Oskaloosa Community School District is welcoming 16 new teachers while preparing students and families for the first day of classes on August 24th.
More than 150 students are trained each week during the summer, while the school-year program reaches about 300 students. Oskaloosa’s strength and conditioning program is now in its third year. More students are joining, the training facility has been renovated, and coaches are using data more than ever to help athletes get better. Osky Strength […]
