Mountains in the West inspire artist, retired psychologist Jul 26, 2008
Returning to Iowa, he finished high school, graduated from William Penn College in Oskaloosa, where he studied art with Orlando Ricci, a Pulitzer Prize winning muralist, and then came to Kalamazoo in 1951 as boys' work director at the Douglass Community Association. In 1955, he switched to the Kalamazoo Public Schools, where he was a high school counselor during the racial tension of the late 1960s. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Western Carolina Names Dennis Wagner Head Football Coach Jan 1, 2008
" Wagner spent the last four seasons at Nebraska leading the Cornhusker offensive linemen during the program's transition from the option-based offensive attack to the West Coast offense. In his first season in Lincoln, Wagner's prot;g;s cleared the way as the Husker offense averaged 176 yards rushing and 187 yards passing per game in its first season away from the option ground attack. In 2005, the Nebraska line made significant gains in setting up the passing game. It helped first-year... (Catamountsports.com)
Engler would like to see teaching positions that were cut restored Sep 1, 2007
After graduating from Keokuk High School in 1979, Engler attended William Penn College in Oskaloosa, graduating in 1983 with a bachelor of arts degree in industrial technology-secondary education, with a minor in coaching. He also has 13 graduate hours from Iowa State University, Drake University and Mary Crest. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Rooted In Athletic Success Aug 19, 2007
Thornton, whose playing career at William Penn College was cut short by a shoulder injury, had learned his way of life. While still an undergraduate student, Thornton served on William Penn's coaching staff. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Jack Orlando Kuns May 8, 2007
After two years at William Penn College in Oskaloosa, he enlisted in the United States military. Jack studied to become a Physicians Assistant while in the service, specializing in the ear, nose and throat field. (Knoxville Journal Express, IA)
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and graduated from William Penn College in Oskaloosa, Iowa, and from Northwestern Theological Seminary in St. Paul, Minn. This will be Last's final run as the organization's bishop, as it only allows bishops to serve two six-year terms. (Sioux City Journal)
"Fall Follies" Fun At Memorial Hall Nov 17, 2006
"Our group is raising money to provide a scholarship for a Keokuk County student, enrolled at William Penn College in the field of education", says President Craig Downing. Some of the acts included in the "follies" are: singers Jim Bringman, Mary Williams, Chuck Hartley, LaVonne Bloem accompanied by Pam Schwenke and Steve Shettler; the Tri-County vocal and instrumental groups; Ken Chaney playing the Native American flute; musicians Charles Sigafoose and his Bluegrass Boys, Bruce Peiffer's... (Sigourney News Review, IA)
Floyd Fawcett Nov 7, 2006
He attended William Penn College and later graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor of science in animal husbandry. While at ISU he met his wife on a blind date. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Keokuk welcomes 17 new teachers throughout district Aug 31, 2006
She attended William Penn College in Oskaloosa and Iowa Wesleyan College in Mount Pleasant. Her parents, Gene and Linda Sisk, live in Keokuk. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
School superintendent settles in Aug 9, 2006
we met in the registration line at William Penn College (in Oskaloosa). He's from Upstate New York - Lyons is the name of the town - but he has family in Nebraska, and I have relatives here in Iowa. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Familiar faces: The Ed Kaizer Trio Aug 3, 2006
" Ed Kaizer said the group does like to mix up what it does but always strives to keep the listener involved as well. "I want to bring people in but at the same time maintain my freshness and approach," Ed Kaizer said. Christopher Weishaar can be reached at 232-2161, Ext. 353, or cweishaar@amestrib.com. The Ed Kaizer Trio has been performing in Ames and other areas for about 12 years. Other area musicians often fill in, including Iowa State University faculty and the Kaizers' sons, Drew and... (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Virginia Van Gorkom Jul 29, 2006
She furthered her education at William Penn College in Oskaloosa ... Virginia's favorite job was secretary to the Dean of Students at William Penn College in the 1960s. (Knoxville Journal Express, IA)
Randall 'Tip' Willis Jul 6, 2006
He graduated from Muscatine High School in 1973 and also graduated from William Penn College. He owned V.H. Willis Co. of Muscatine. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
CR administrator placed on leave Jun 1, 2006
Previously, he worked as executive director of a Colorado non-profit organization, executive vice president of Barat College in Illinois, executive vice president of William Penn College in Iowa and associate professor at Centenary College in Louisiana. Since arriving in Crescent City, Throgmorton helped launch the Klamath River Early College of the Redwoods, a charter school in Klamath that is a partnership between College of the Redwoods and the Yurok Tribe. (Daily Triplicate)
Jeremy Miller, M-P junior chosen as Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student May 25, 2006
He was preceded into the program by 2005 Mid-Prairie graduate Adam Michaelis, currently a student at William Penn College in Oskaloosa. The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Association in West Branch (near Iowa City) sponsors the program. (Kalona News, IA)
TOP STORIES Marshalltown native is new Ames school superintendent May 9, 2006
Her arrival in Ames is a homecoming for Beyea, a graduate of East Marshall High School, who holds a bachelor's degree from William Penn College and a master's degree in music education from the University of Iowa. Her doctorate in education comes from the Teachers College at Columbia University in New York City. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Fred Barnhill May 4, 2006
He graduated from Oskaloosa High School in 1942 and attended William Penn College. In 1944, he worked on the Alaskan Highway and worked in retail sales for many years prior to purchasing Miller's Department Store, West Liberty, in 1960 which he had operated until the early '80s. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Absentee ballots available today Apr 28, 2006
Occupation: Dental office business manager for Dr. C. Dennis Wymore Education: BA in elementary education, William Penn College. Additional training as a dental assistant. (Algona Upper Des Moines, IA)
Record score good for gold, Fame Feb 26, 2006
"My wife ( Lea ) was a basket case and I kept saying, 'It's going to be all right, honey, we're going to get a trophy,' " said Davidson, who was in the fifth season of his only job after graduating from William Penn College. "When we finally won, I looked at her and said, 'For a young guy like me to be in this position is unbelievable. We may never get another one, but we got one.' ". (Des Moines Register)
Looking into the future Feb 22, 2006
REGISTER FILE PHOTOSClockwise from above: Bill Fennelly as the assistant coach for William Penn College, age 23; on the ISU sidelines as the women's basketball coach; son Billy, team manager for the Cyclones. Quoteworthy. (Des Moines Register)
