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Color for a Cause During 'Chalk the Walk' in Oskaloosa

(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – William Penn’s Digital Communication program is teaming up with FACE (Fine Arts and Cultural Events) and the United Way of Mahaska County to present the 5th annual Chalk the Walk fundraiser. This…
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Central College Celebrates Championship Softball Team

(PELLA, Iowa) – One of the most dominant teams in Central College athletics history will be recognized Saturday as the school’s 1993 NCAA Division III championship softball squad celebrates its 25th anniversary. Returning team members will be…
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NAIA Academic Awards Given to WPU Bowlers

(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – Eight members of the William Penn bowling teams recently received national academic recognition as the NAIA Bowling Coaches Association released its all-academic team. David Decker (So., Peyton, Colo., Physical Education), Aleksander Kostric (Fr., Koper, Slovenia, Sports…
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Statesmen Golfers Pick Up Weekly Accolades

(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – Zachary Chegwidden (So., Essex, England, Business Management) and Helene Larsen (Jr., Viborg, Denmark, Business Management) won their respective tournaments, and for their efforts they were named Heart of America Athletic Conference Golfers of the Week…
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Authorities Investigate Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident

(OTTUMWA, Iowa) – On Monday, April 02, 2018, at approximately 12:50 PM, personnel from the Ottumwa Fire Department and the Ottumwa Police Department responded to a single vehicle car accident that resulted in a grassfire…
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2018 Beane Lecture Series at WPU Welcomes MaryKate Morse

(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – William Penn University will welcome MaryKate Morse on Tuesday, April 3 as the 2018 Beane Lecture Series guest speaker. The lectures will be open to the public. Her first lecture, titled “A Quaker’s…
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Thursday Night Golf League Heats Up at Harvest Point

Golfers are invited to join the 2018 Thursday night golf league played at Harvest Point course. This league is open to both men and women golfers older than 21. This is a league that keeps score and…
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Offbeat News: Lifeguard Wanted, Stupid Criminals & More

"Enjoying Nature Naturally" A campground in Rhode Island is looking for a lifeguard with “excellent communication skills” that can do light maintenance at its pond. If this sounds like you, you’re in luck for the…
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April is Distracted Driving Month

-Submitted by the Iowa Department of Public Safety Distracted driving is one of the fastest growing safety issues on the roads today. Distracted drivers aren’t just a threat to themselves: they’re a danger to everyone else…
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Songwriter Kenny O’Dell Has Died

GRAMMY Award-winning songwriter Kenny O’Dell died Wednesday of natural causes at the age of 73. O’Dell was responsible for such songs as Charlie Rich’s 1973 number one "Behind Closed Doors," which earned O'Dell his GRAMMY…
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