LOCAL SPORTS

OSKALOOSA -- The William Penn men's soccer team's perfect start helped it slide up two spots as the NAIA released its first top-25 poll Wednesday. WPU (3-0) collected 283 points to now sit at #14. …

NEW SHARON – Kayla Readshaw was on fire Monday night. The North Mahaska senior scored nine service aces and accounted for 12 first serve points as the Warhawks swept Moravia, 25-14, 25-9, 25-14. It was…

FOREST CITY -- The William Penn men's soccer had little trouble Tuesday as it dismantled Waldorf 4-1 in non-conference action. WPU (3-0), which is 3-0 for the second year in a row (first time in…

OSKALOOSA -- The William Penn football team will open its 2024 campaign with the birth of a rivalry game as it faces off in the first annual Billy Bowl. The Statesmen and the Owls will…

IOWA CITY -- University of Iowa Moon Family Head Football Coach Kirk Ferentz announced on Thursday that he and wide receivers coach Jon Budmayr will not coach the Iowa vs. Illinois State game on Aug.…

OSKALOOSA -- The Statesmen men's soccer team kicked off the 2024 season with an impressive 6-0 victory over Morningside in non-conference action Wednesday. #16 WPU (1-0 Heart) outshot the Mustangs 21-7 (14-3 in shots on…

SIOUX CENTER -- The William Penn women's volleyball team started its 2024 campaign on a tough note as it fell twice in a triangular hosted by Dordt Saturday. WPU (0-2) opened the day with a…

IOWA CITY -- University of Iowa football players Jay Higgins, Nick Jackson and Logan Jones have been named to the watch list for the 51st Lombardi Award, the announcement was made Thursday. The award is presented to the college…

IOWA CITY -- University of Iowa senior quarterback Cade McNamara has been named to the 2024 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award preseason watch list. The award is presented annually to the top senior or upperclassman quarterback.…

IOWA CITY -- University of Iowa linebackers Jay Higgins and Nick Jackson have been named to the Butkus Award Watch List, it was announced Tuesday. Higgins and Jackson are two of 51 linebackers named to the watch list this…