NEWS

William Penn’s women’s basketball team is ranked 20th in the nation in this week’s NAIA Division One poll.  Is Coach Steve Williamson surprised that his team is nationally ranked? "Yes and no.  I mean, we do…

"Our team is proud to have the opportunity to be a part of recognizing somebody who has been this great for our country." That's Musco Lighting President Joe Crookham talking about the Oskaloosa-based company providing…

George H.W. Bush, who shaped history as 41st president and patriarch of a family that occupied the White House for a dozen years, is going to his final rest Thursday in Texas. More than 11,000…

The nation's capital is bidding its final farewell to former President George H.W. Bush on Wednesday in a service of prayer and praise that has drawn together world envoys, Americans of high office and many…

A man from Eldon was arrested Monday (12/3) on drug and other charges.  The Wapello County Sheriff’s Office says 39-year-old Joshua Jennings was arrested after a search warrant was served on an Eldon residence.  He…

Both of William Penn’s basketball teams are in the new NAIA Division one rankings.  The Statesmen men are fourth in this week’s poll, with the Statesmen women 20th.  William Penn’s basketball teams host Peru State…

Oskaloosa’s boys’ basketball team won its third in a row Tuesday (12/4), beating Centerville 84-43 in Centerville.  Senior Cole Henry had 20 points, 14 rebounds and six assists for the Indians, with junior center Xavier…

More U.S. beef is being recalled because it may be contaminated with salmonella.  The U.S. Department of Agriculture says a unit of Brazil's JBS is now recalling a total of more than 12 million pounds…

North Mahaska beat Oskaloosa 63-26 in girls’ high school basketball last night (12/3) in New Sharon.  The Warhawks improve to 3-1 on the season, while Oskaloosa is now 0-5.  North Mahaska’s next game is tonight…

The Oskaloosa Police Department named its Officer of the Year at Monday night's (12/3) City Council meeting.  Senior Officer Nicholas Landgrebe just celebrated his fourth anniversary as a member of the Department.  Oskaloosa Police Chief…