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Story County supervisor selected as president of ISU Research Park

Alex Connor
May 7, 2019

Connor: Bye, Iowa State

Alex Connor
May 5, 2019
Iowa State Instructor James Fay and the Industrial Engineering Department Chair Dr. Gül Kremer talk about the changing pad for babies Entrepreneurial Product Development Engineering Club invented. Fay graduated from Iowa State in chemical engineering in 1974 and is currently an instructor of Entrepreneurial Product Development Engineering.

A lesson in life: Entrepreneurial engineering professor puts students first

Alex Connor
April 29, 2019
The statue of Jack Trice stands outside of Jack Trice Stadium on April 28, 2019.

Construction moves Jack Trice statue back to Central Campus

Alex Connor
April 28, 2019
Dan Culhane, president of the Ames Chamber of Commerce, said that the ties Iowa State has to the Ames and Central Iowa community economies is important.

Ames Chamber of Commerce joins state business leaders in supporting comprehensive immigration reform

Alex Connor
February 28, 2019
Beardshear Hall, hosts a variety of free resources for all 36,660 enrolled students at Iowa State.

Column: Context to letter to the editor on ‘Addressing the debt bubble’

Alex Connor
February 24, 2019
Albrea R. Winfrey, age 24, has been charged with first degree murder in relation to a 2017 homicide in West Ames of Xavier Shepley.

Four individuals charged with first degree murder for November 2017 homicide

Alex Connor
February 22, 2019
Georgia Van Gundy, executive director of the Iowa Business Council, presents to the Ames Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Wednesday on Iowas Competitive Dashboard.

Council provides report to Ames business leaders on how Iowa ranks nationally

Alex Connor
February 20, 2019
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Connor: Thank you, readers, for your continued support of the Iowa State Daily

Alex Connor
February 13, 2019

Participate in ‘Daily Dialogue — Truth’

Alex Connor
February 12, 2019
News Engagement Day is celebrated on Oct.1. You can participate in the conversation about the importance of news by looking up the hashtag #NewsEngagementDay.

Column: Why it isn’t ‘the news’ that’s bad for you

Alex Connor
February 6, 2019
News Engagement Day is celebrated on Oct.1. You can participate in the conversation about the importance of news by looking up the hashtag #NewsEngagementDay.

Media literacy: The need to know on newsroom terminology

Alex Connor
January 23, 2019
Rep. Steve King speaking at the Faith and Freedom Dinner on Sept. 19.

Connor: How newsrooms protected Steve King

Alex Connor
January 15, 2019
Governor Kim Reynolds speaks during the Roast and Ride fundraiser on June 3 in Boone, Iowa.

Gov. Kim Reynolds matches Regents request in full for university funding in budget report

Alex Connor
January 15, 2019
Alex Connor is the editor in chief of the Iowa State Daily for the fall 2018, spring 2019 academic year.

Letter from the editor: My New Year’s resolutions for the Iowa State Daily

Alex Connor
January 7, 2019
An Iowa State Police officer at a traffic stop on Union Drive. 

Ames Police investigating armed robbery at bank on Lincoln Way, no injuries reported

Alex Connor
January 4, 2019

Letter from the editor: What you need to know about #AskMeAmes

Alex Connor
November 6, 2018
The campanile peaks through fall leaves during the evening on Oct. 12. As the seasons change, the trees on central campus start to show their fall colors. 

Editorial: Despite academic stress, prioritize yourself

Alex Connor
October 16, 2018
Alex Connor is the editor in chief of the Iowa State Daily for the fall 2018, spring 2019 academic year.

News Engagement Day: As long as you need us, we’ll be there

Alex Connor
October 2, 2018

Vigil to be held for slain Iowa State student Celia Barquín Arozamena

Alex Connor
September 19, 2018
Sophomore Celia Barquin practices at Bergstrom Sports Complex on Feb. 5, 2015. 

Twitter: Iowa State mourns loss of Celia Barquin Arozamena

Alex Connor
September 17, 2018
Smitha Subbarao, junior in computer science, performs a carnatic vocal performance during the annual Sanskriti event on Sunday, Sept. 16 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union put on by the The Indian Students Association. The event was to raise funds for the Chief Ministers Disaster Relief Fund regarding the recent flooding in Kerala.

Photos: Indian Students’ Association hosts Sanskriti 2018

Alex Connor
September 16, 2018

Letter from the editor: The plight of one’s digital footprint and its influence at the Iowa State Daily

Alex Connor
September 6, 2018
Alex Connor is the editor in chief of the Iowa State Daily for the fall 2018, spring 2019 academic year.

Letter from the editor: Iowa State Daily fall initiatives

Alex Connor
August 19, 2018
Alex Connor is the editor in chief of the Iowa State Daily for the fall 2018, spring 2019 academic year.

Orientation Guide: Letter from the editor: Welcome, Cyclones!

Alex Connor
April 23, 2018

Michelle DeLaRiva on the recovery process for substance abuse

Alex Connor
April 23, 2018

Geoff Huff on the issue of opioids in Iowa

Alex Connor
April 23, 2018
The State Capitol Buildings golden dome makes it easy to spot when nearing Iowas largest city. 

On the cusp of crisis

Alex Connor
April 22, 2018
Cabinet nominations wait to be approved during a Student Government meeting on Wednesday, April 18, 2018.

Final meeting: Student Government wraps up semester, approves cabinet posts

Alex Connor
April 18, 2018
Student Government senate meetings take place every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Campanile Room of the Memorial Union.

StuGov agenda: Senate to convene for final session of semester

Alex Connor
April 17, 2018
2018-19 Iowa State University Student Body President Julian Neely and Vice President Juan Bibiloni.

Moving Iowa State forward: Newly elected StuGov president, vice president ready to serve

Alex Connor
April 12, 2018
Student Government President and Vice President Cody West and Cody Smith pose for a photo on Central Campus.

From dorm friends to outgoing president, vice president: West-Smith reflect on Iowa State experience

Alex Connor
April 10, 2018
multicultural police

More than a new name: Engagement and Inclusion Officers

Alex Connor
April 10, 2018
Former Sen. Isaiah Baker and outgoing President Cody West sing a parody of Take Me Home, Country Roads by John Denver, but with a Student Government twist during the closing announcements of its April 4, 2018 meeting.

WATCH: StuGov leaders say goodbye through… song?

Alex Connor
April 5, 2018
Student Government Vice President Cody Smith listens to a presentation on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017.

Student Government convenes for final session, debates committee formation

Alex Connor
April 5, 2018
Iowa State President Wendy Wintersteen speaks to the board about the new and different things Iowa State has begun to implement to make the school function better and more economically during the Board of Regents meeting Feb. 22.

Regents propose 3.8 percent tuition increase for Iowa State undergraduates

Alex Connor
April 3, 2018
Student Government senate meetings take place every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Campanile Room of the Memorial Union.

StuGov agenda: Last meeting of current session, ASSET contract up for discussion

Alex Connor
April 3, 2018
Student Government senate meetings take place every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Campanile Room of the Memorial Union.

StuGov agenda: Public relations restructure, $5,450 in funding requests

Alex Connor
March 26, 2018
Student Body President Cody West speaks during the Student Government town hall meeting in the Soults Family Visitor Center on March 22. During the meeting, West spoke of achievements from his presidency that he is most proud of.

Education, reflection serve as main points of discussion for final West-Smith town hall of year

Alex Connor
March 22, 2018
Student Government Vice President Cody Smith listens to a presentation on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017.

Student Government increases compensation for vice president position, no new money used

Alex Connor
March 22, 2018
Current Vice President of Student Government Cody Smith talks about his work with the Student Health and Wellness Department on a campaign for a Collegiate Recovery Center. He is presenting at the third student government town hall of the current administration in the Memorial Union Thursday night.

Student Government to host last town hall of West-Smith administration

Alex Connor
March 19, 2018
Student Government senate meetings take place every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Campanile Room of the Memorial Union.

StuGov agenda: No bills set for debate as session nears end, new business to be introduced

Alex Connor
March 19, 2018

Election commission holds violation hearing for Neely-Bibiloni, Whittington-Simms campaigns

Alex Connor
March 9, 2018
Julian Neely and Juan Bibiloni were announced as Student Governments next president, vice president on Thursday, March 8, 2018. 

Neely, Bibiloni win Student Government presidential election, secure 69 percent of vote

Alex Connor
March 8, 2018
Steven Valentino, finance director of the Student Government, speaks at the Student Government meeting on Aug. 23.

Senate recommends student activity fee increase of $2.50 per semester

Alex Connor
March 8, 2018
Student Government senate meetings take place every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Campanile Room of the Memorial Union.

StuGov agenda: Senate to debate support of student activity fee increase

Alex Connor
March 7, 2018
Iowa State Student Body Vice President candidates Juan Bibiloni listens to Jocelyn Simms during the VP debate Feb. 20 in Carver Hall.

Student Government election commission to investigate ‘malicious’ sexual misconduct rumors

Alex Connor
March 6, 2018
A volunteer studies the map of their assigned area to patrol for the Campustown Safety Walk on Oct. 19, 2017.

34 ideas. 2 executive slates. An in-depth analysis of their platform points.

Alex Connor
March 2, 2018
Gender-Inclusive restroom locations on ISUs campus. 

Senate expresses support for transgender, gender non-conforming students

Alex Connor
February 28, 2018
Iowa State President Wendy Wintersteen addresses Student Government on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018. 

Wintersteen meets with Student Government, hears from senators on campus issues

Alex Connor
February 28, 2018
President-select Wendy Wintersteen speaks in the Memorial Union after being announced as the next President of Iowa State University on Monday. She was unanimously chosen by the Board of Regents. Wintersteen is the first female to hold the position of President at Iowa State.

President Wintersteen to hear from Senate during weekly meeting

Alex Connor
February 27, 2018
Benjamin Whittington, candidate for student body president, answers a question at the debate Feb. 26, 2018.

Whittington, Simms fined $180 for campaign violations due to unapproved endorsements

Alex Connor
February 26, 2018
Students, including co-director Scott Moss, and Suicide Awareness Organization president Nathan Pfister table on Feb. 14, 2018 to help spread awareness about the upcoming Out of Darkness walk in March. 

‘Out of Darkness’ walk to occur in March, donor to match contributions up to $50,000

Alex Connor
February 23, 2018
Iowa State Student Government meeting in the Cardinal Room of the Memorial Union on Nov. 29. 

StuGov approves Committee on Lectures contract, discusses chief officer compensation

Alex Connor
February 21, 2018
Julian Neely and Juan Bibiloni (left) and Benjamin Whittington and Jocelyn Simms (right) are running for president and vice president of the Student Government.

Election commission fines StuGov candidates for campaign violations

Alex Connor
February 20, 2018
Iowa State Student Body Vice President candidates Jocelyn Simms participate in the VP debate against Juan Bibiloni Feb. 20 in Carver Hall.

StuGov VP candidates differ on campaign promises, Veishea, during debate

Alex Connor
February 20, 2018
Student Government senate meetings take place every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Campanile Room of the Memorial Union.

StuGov agenda: Committee on Lectures contract up for discussion, $10,000 in funding requests

Alex Connor
February 20, 2018
Student Government Senior Director of Governmental Affairs Kody Olson and Vice President Cody Smith address legislators about higher education funding on Feb. 19, 2018.

Iowa State student leaders address legislators, say higher ed funding needs to be prioritized

Alex Connor
February 19, 2018
Julian Neely and Juan Bibiloni (left) and Benjamin Whittington and Jocelyn Simms (right) are running for president and vice president of the Student Government.

StuGov vice presidential candidates to debate

Alex Connor
February 18, 2018
Student Body Vice President Cody Smith gives a short introduction before the Campus Climate town hall on Sept. 26.

Student Government town hall to emphasize safety

Alex Connor
February 18, 2018
Clouds cover the sun over the Campanile during the solar eclipse Monday, Aug. 21.

Student Government asks state for investment in higher education says, ‘enough is enough’

Alex Connor
February 16, 2018
Senator Chelsea Eret speaking during a Student Government meeting about a funding decision for the Student Union Board on Nov. 29 at the Memorial Union.

Senate funds $3,000 to student organizations; fails two requests

Alex Connor
February 14, 2018
Beardshear Hall from Central Campus on Sept. 19.

Court dismisses Title IX case against university by former student

Alex Connor
February 14, 2018
Student Government senate meetings take place every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Campanile Room of the Memorial Union.

StuGov agenda: $16,000 in student organization funding requests to be discussed

Alex Connor
February 14, 2018
The Iowa State Daily sat down with President Wendy Wintersteen on Feb. 12, 2018.

Regents to postpone first reading of tuition increase, proposal not expected until April

Alex Connor
February 13, 2018
Speaker Zoey Shipley listens during a Student Government meeting on Nov. 29 at the Memorial Union. 

Student Government decides against referendum supporting $4 fee increase

Alex Connor
February 8, 2018
Student Government senate meetings take place every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Campanile Room of the Memorial Union.

StuGov agenda: $5,600 in funding requests, Senate to debate referendum

Alex Connor
February 5, 2018
Julian Neely and Juan Bibiloni (left) and Benjamin Whittington and Jocelyn Simms (right) are running for president and vice president of the Student Government.

Meet the candidates: StuGov bids for presidency, vice presidency

Alex Connor
February 5, 2018
Students walk between Curtiss and Beardshear halls during a snowstorm on Jan. 11, 2018. Despite a 12-hour winter weather advisory, the university remained open.

Senate to debate referendum supporting $4 student activity fee increase

Alex Connor
February 5, 2018
Jacob Zirkelbach, clerk of the senate, attends the Student Government meeting on Aug. 23, 2017. 

Commission ready for upcoming StuGov election cycle

Alex Connor
February 2, 2018
Iowa State Student Government meeting at the Memorial Union on Nov. 29. 

Senate funds $7,000 to student orgs, sends one bill back to commitee

Alex Connor
January 31, 2018
Mayor John Haila and senators listen during the joint Ames City Council and Student Government meeting Wednesday.

Joint StuGov, city council meeting focuses on city initiatives and pedestrian safety

Alex Connor
January 31, 2018
Iowa State Student Government meeting in the Cardinal Room of the Memorial Union on Nov. 29. 

StuGov agenda: Joint working meeting with Ames City Council

Alex Connor
January 29, 2018
iowa state capitol

Update: Iowa State responds to midyear cuts

Danielle Gehr, and Alex Connor
January 25, 2018
Iowa State Student Government meeting in the Cardinal Room of the Memorial Union on Nov. 29. 

StuGov approves new chief of staff, funding to student orgs

Alex Connor
January 24, 2018
Student Government senate meetings take place every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Campanile Room of the Memorial Union.

StuGov agenda: $15,000 in funding requests, approval of bylaw changes up for discussion

Alex Connor
January 23, 2018
Jacob Zirkelbach, clerk of the senate, attends the Student Government meeting on Aug. 23, 2017. 

StuGov funds $21,000 to KURE, approves new election commissioner

Alex Connor
January 17, 2018
Jacob Zirkelbach, clerk of the senate, attends the Student Government meeting on Aug. 23, 2017. 

StuGov agenda: Nomination of election commissioner position to be decided by senate

Alex Connor
January 16, 2018
opioid town hall

Opioid town hall: ‘Stop fueling the fire’

Alex Connor
January 10, 2018
City Counsel Member Amber Correri listens to Ames residents during the City Counsel Meeting Nov. 14. The majority of the meeting was spent Clarifying regarding the city councils direction pertaining to limiting occupancy in rental units.

Divisive rental ordinance passes, concerns raised regarding possible ramifications

Alex Connor
January 9, 2018
Beardshear Hall from Central Campus on Sept. 19.

Midyear budget cuts likely to impact Iowa State

Alex Connor
January 9, 2018
Student Government senate meetings take place every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Campanile Room of the Memorial Union.

StuGov agenda: First meeting of the semester Wednesday

Alex Connor
January 8, 2018

Associate vice president for finance named as interim for two top leadership positions

Alex Connor
January 4, 2018
City Counsel Member Amber Correri listens to Ames residents during the City Counsel Meeting Nov. 14. The majority of the meeting was spent Clarifying regarding the city councils direction pertaining to limiting occupancy in rental units.

Second reading of rental occupancy ordinance passes, council divided on pace of decision

Alex Connor
December 19, 2017
Parks Library pictured from the southeast in 2017.

Library to pay for digital New York Times subscription

Alex Connor
December 15, 2017

Council approves first reading of rental occupancy ordinance, amends parking provision

Alex Connor
December 12, 2017
Toole Design Group makes their presentation to the Ames City Council on September 19, 2017.

First passage of rental occupancy to be considered at council meeting

Alex Connor
December 10, 2017
Heather Marie Dunn, left, stands during worship at Chi Alpha on Nov. 7, 2017.

Conservative, Christian & Trans: A fight for inclusivity within identities at odds

Alex Connor
December 5, 2017
Speaker Zoey Shipley listens during a Student Government meeting on Nov. 29 at the Memorial Union. 

He speaks, she speaks: A semester of senate

Alex Connor
November 30, 2017
Iowa State Student Government meeting in the Cardinal Room of the Memorial Union on Nov. 29. 

$190,000 funded by StuGov for outdoor spring concert

Alex Connor
November 29, 2017
Mayor Ann Campbell speaking to Iowa State University Student Government about student housing at the Memorial Union on Nov. 29. 

City officials address rental housing misperceptions at StuGov meeting

Alex Connor
November 29, 2017
Student Government senate meetings take place every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Campanile Room of the Memorial Union.

StuGov agenda: $190,000 funding request, election code approval

Alex Connor
November 27, 2017
Heather Dunn, senior in accounting, walks back to her seat after reading a prepared statement at the impeachment proceedings at the College Republicans meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 15. Dunn was impeached on two counts of alleged sexual assault and four counts of sexual harassment. Several months before the meeting, Dunn came out as a trans woman.

College Republicans ousts transgender woman on sexual assault allegations

Alex Connor
November 16, 2017
Cody Smith (left) and Cody West (right).

Cody & Cody: Reflecting on a semester of change, growth

Alex Connor
November 15, 2017

$190,000 funding request to be debated at senate for outdoor concert

Alex Connor
November 15, 2017
Iowa State Student Body Vice President Cody smith addresses the the City Council on Nov. 14 regarding the City Councils decision pertaining to limiting occupancy in rental units.

Council renegotiates motions to limit rental occupancy, caps number of adults to five

Alex Connor
November 14, 2017
Student Government senate meetings take place every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Campanile Room of the Memorial Union.

StuGov agenda: Election code approval, $1,500 funding request

Alex Connor
November 13, 2017
kate gregory

Senior vice president for university affairs announces resignation

Alex Connor
November 9, 2017
Student Government Vice President Cody Smith listens to a presentation on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017.

Student Government supports ‘fair occupancy’ resolution, debates internal legislation

Alex Connor
November 9, 2017
Student Government senate meetings take place every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Campanile Room of the Memorial Union.

StuGov agenda: Iowa State Football Marching Band congratulations, fair housing resolution

Alex Connor
November 6, 2017
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