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2016 Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Martin OMalley confirmed to attend Democratic BBQ in Ames on Nov. 15.

Clinton, O’Malley confirm for Democratic barbeque in Ames

Alex Hanson
November 2, 2015
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How and where to vote on Tuesday

Alex Hanson
November 2, 2015
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List of polling places for Tuesday’s election day

Alex Hanson
November 2, 2015
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This week in news

Alex Hanson
October 30, 2015
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Paul Ryan elected new House speaker

Alex Hanson
October 29, 2015
Adrian Duer, freshman in pre-business, watched the debate with more than 40 others in Curtiss Hall at the ISU College Republicans Watch Party. 

Republicans go after each other and media in third debate

Alex Hanson
October 28, 2015
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Where to watch the Republican debate on campus

Alex Hanson
October 27, 2015
Presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson speaks during an event at Alpha Gamma Rho Saturday morning. Carson, who recently took lead in the polls, spoke about his stance on key issues regarding his presidential campaign, as well as his reasons for running for president. 

Alpha Gamma Rho members happy to host Ben Carson

Alex Hanson
October 26, 2015
Former U.S. Sen. and Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee speaks at the Iowa Democratic Partys Hall of Fame dinner on July 17, 2015 in Cedar Rapids.

Lincoln Chafee drops out of 2016 race

Alex Hanson
October 23, 2015
Joe Biden

This week in news

Alex Hanson
October 23, 2015
Bernie Sanders spoke to a crowd of around 100 people at Iowas Latino Heritage Festival in downtown Des Moines. He focused on topics such as immigration, education and jobs.

New Iowa polls show Clinton and Sanders close, Carson leading Trump

Alex Hanson
October 22, 2015
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Follow coverage of the Jefferson-Jackson dinner on Saturday

Alex Hanson
October 22, 2015
Dr. Ben Carson at the Family Leadership Summit in Ames on Saturday, July 18. Im a surgeon, I know how to cut, Carson said when speaking of government spending.

Dr. Ben Carson holding town hall at Alpha Gamma Rho Saturday

Alex Hanson
October 22, 2015
Now ex-Rep. Lisa Heddens, D-Ames, at the Statehouse in Des Moines, Iowa.

Joe Biden says he won’t run for president

Alex Hanson
October 21, 2015

Schedule for ISU senior week

Alex Hanson
October 20, 2015
Former U.S. Sen. Jim Webb, D-Va.

Jim Webb drops Democratic bid, may run as Independent

Alex Hanson
October 20, 2015

Jeb Bush Jr. to campaign in Ames this week

Alex Hanson
October 20, 2015

Celebrities endorse 2016 candidates

Alex Hanson
October 19, 2015

Jose Antonio Vargas to speak at Iowa State

Alex Hanson
October 19, 2015
The 37th Harkin Steak Fry in Indianola, Iowa, on Sept. 14 drew in a variety of potential Iowa political candidates and special guests including former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. This is the senator’s final steak fry as he ends his congressional career, vacating his Senate seat in January 2015.

Bill Clinton and Katy Perry to rally for Hillary Clinton in Des Moines

Alex Hanson
October 19, 2015

Radiolab host to speak Monday

Alex Hanson
October 18, 2015
Senator Maria Archevald Cansobre, junior in biology said, As LGBT I dont feel safe. I have to come out on a day-to-day basis.

This week in news

Alex Hanson
October 16, 2015
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News quiz for 10/15/2015

Alex Hanson
October 15, 2015
Bernie Sanders supporters watch the debate at Jeffs Pizza on Tuesday. The presidential candidates included Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, Martin OMalley, Jim Webb and Lincoln Chafee. 

ISU students react to Democratic debate

Alex Hanson
October 13, 2015
Donald Trump speaks about his platform on Sept. 19 at the Faith and Freedom Coalition Dinner.

Donald Trump live tweets the Democratic debate

Alex Hanson
October 13, 2015
Dianne Bystrom, director of the Carrie Chapman-Catt Center, introduces students to the 2015 Democratic Presidential Debate. Bystrom held a watch party at Hamilton Hall on Tuesday

Democrats have first chance to debate on national stage

Alex Hanson
October 13, 2015

Lecture to focus on food and agriculture in 21st century

Alex Hanson
October 13, 2015
U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley delivers a speech during the 2015 Ag Summit that took place in Des Moines on March 7.

The best tweets from Chuck Grassley

Alex Hanson
October 13, 2015
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Democratic candidates host watch parties in Ames

Alex Hanson
October 12, 2015
John Kasich

John Kasich can survive skipping Iowa

Alex Hanson
October 11, 2015
Kathryn Leidahl, running mate of Amanda Loomis, talks about her campaign for vice president of GSB during the vice presidential debate in the Oak Room of the Memorial Union on Tuesday, Feb. 24.

This week in news

Alex Hanson
October 9, 2015
State Sen. Mark Chelgren, R-Ottumwa, at the Statehouse in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Chelgren challenging Loebsack in 2nd district

Alex Hanson
October 6, 2015
U.S. Capitol

What to watch for in Iowa House elections next year

Alex Hanson
October 6, 2015

Rand endorsements Oct. 5

Alex Hanson
October 5, 2015
Sen. Rand Paul signs autographs at a meet up outside Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday. 

Rand Paul planning Iowa college blitz, rolls out more than 100 endorsements

Alex Hanson
October 5, 2015
Gov. Scott Walker appears on stage at the Faith and Freedom Coalition Dinner on Sept. 19.

A timeline on Scott Walker

Alex Hanson
October 5, 2015
Fred Hoiberg speaks at his last Iowa State press conference in Hilton Coliseum on Friday, June 5, 2015.

This week in news

Alex Hanson
October 2, 2015
Iowa Rep. Steve King gives a speech during the 2015 Ag Summit in Des Moines on March 7, 2015.

Congress averts another government shutdown

Alex Hanson
September 30, 2015
Juju Chang, the 2015 Chamberlin Lecturer and Emmy award-winning co-anchor for ABC News Nightline talks to students Tuesday evening at the Memorial Union. Chang spoke about the upcoming presidential election and the search to find and create meaning in life. 

ABC anchor Juju Chang talks 2016 election during Chamberlin lecture

Alex Hanson
September 29, 2015
Bruce Rastetter conducts at question and answer session with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie about agricultural issues facing the world today. The session was a part of the 2015 Ag Summit that took place in Des Moines on March 7.

Bruce Rastetter endorses Chris Christie for 2016

Alex Hanson
September 29, 2015
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Story County early, absentee voting underway

Alex Hanson
September 28, 2015
House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio)

House Speaker Boehner to leave Congress in October

Alex Hanson
September 25, 2015
Gov. Scott Walker appears on stage at the Faith and Freedom Coalition Dinner on Sept. 19.

This week in news

Alex Hanson
September 25, 2015
Grassley at F&F

Grassley confident on getting another term in D.C.

Alex Hanson
September 22, 2015

Redbox founder speaking at Iowa State Tuesday

Alex Hanson
September 21, 2015
State Sen. Rob Hogg, D-Cedar Rapids, at the Statehouse in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013.

Hogg to challenge Grassley for Senate seat

Alex Hanson
September 21, 2015
Gov. Scott Walker appears on stage at the Faith and Freedom Coalition Dinner on Sept. 19.

Scott Walker quits 2016 presidential race

Alex Hanson
September 21, 2015
State Sen. Herman Quirmbach, Jan. 14, 2009, at the Statehouse in Des Moines, Iowa. 

Quirmbach and Heddens backing Biden in 2016

Alex Hanson
September 21, 2015

ISU planning for new crematorium

Alex Hanson
September 21, 2015
Guests of the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition Dinner gather around the food provided at the event on Sept. 19.

Republicans try to win over religious conservatives in Des Moines

Alex Hanson
September 20, 2015
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz wraps up the Faith and Freedom Coalition Dinner on Sept. 19.

Republicans speak at Faith and Freedom dinner in Des Moines

Alex Hanson and Eric Wirth
September 19, 2015

Coffey Twitter

Alex Hanson
September 18, 2015

Wirth Twitter

Alex Hanson
September 18, 2015

F&F Twitter Updates

Alex Hanson
September 18, 2015
Former Pennsylvania Sen Rick Santorum at the Family Leadership Summit in Ames on Saturday, July 18. Santorum told the audience he can win because he has the best message for American workers.

Rick Santorum holding town hall at ISU next week

Alex Hanson
September 18, 2015
Jovani Rubio, senior in mechanical engineering, holds up a sign with a quote from Martin Luther King, Jr. during a multicultural open forum Sept. 14. The sign was ripped by a woman Saturday during protest against Donald Trump. 

This week in news

Alex Hanson
September 18, 2015

Follow along for coverage of GOP candidates in Des Moines Saturday

Alex Hanson
September 18, 2015
Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas speaks to the audience at the Family Leadership Summit on Saturday, July 18.

Republican candidates gathering in Des Moines this weekend

Alex Hanson
September 18, 2015

Best quotes from the second GOP debates

Alex Hanson
September 16, 2015
Presidential candidate Donald Trump is interviewed at the Family Leadership Summit in Ames on Saturday, July 18. 

GOP candidates go after Trump in second debate

Alex Hanson
September 16, 2015

President Leath responds to protests, Trump questions

Alex Hanson
September 15, 2015
President Obamas initiative to expand opportunities for higher education must become a priority.  

Obama announces education initiatives in Des Moines

Alex Hanson
September 15, 2015
Thielen Student Health Center.

University announces second finalist for student health director

Alex Hanson
September 14, 2015
Im running as a Republican, but if I get to be president its going to be for all of America, said South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham at Joni Ernsts Roast and Ride event on Saturday, June 6 in Boone, Iowa. 

Lindsey Graham to visit Ames this weekend

Alex Hanson
September 14, 2015
Donald Trump walks around Jack Trice Stadium with President Leath on Saturday before the Iowa vs. Iowa State football game.

GOP candidates use Cy-Hawk game to meet voters

Alex Hanson
September 12, 2015
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry makes a splash as he walks onto the stage at the Family Leadership Summit in Stephens Auditorium on July 18, 2015.

Rick Perry suspends 2016 presidential campaign

Alex Hanson
September 11, 2015
Hillary Clinton speaks at the John Deer Exhibition Hall in Ankeny, Iowa on Aug. 26.

This week in news

Alex Hanson
September 11, 2015
Presidential candidate Donald Trump is interviewed at the Family Leadership Summit in Ames on Saturday, July 18. 

Four GOP candidates, Iowa officials tailgating in Ames this weekend

Alex Hanson
September 10, 2015
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., said Thursday in an interview with the Iowa State Daily that he is ready for a long presidential campaign and continues to organize in all 50 states. Paul will hold a town hall at Iowa State on Friday and tailgate the Cy-Hawk game Saturday.

Rand Paul: ‘We’re all in’ for a long campaign

Alex Hanson
September 10, 2015
Students file into the Hoover Hall auditorium on the first day of classes on Aug. 25, 2014.

Iowa State announces another record enrollment, retirement

Alex Hanson
September 9, 2015
Donald Trump gives the crowd at the Family Leadership Summit the thumbs up. The summit was held in Stephens Auditorium on Saturday, July 18. Trump found himself in some hot water after making comments about Sen. John McCains status as a war hero.

Trump, Rubio, Walker confirm for Cy-Hawk tailgating

Alex Hanson
September 8, 2015
President Barack Obama speaks at Iowa State University in 2012.

President Obama visiting Des Moines next week to talk education

Alex Hanson
September 8, 2015
Thielen Student Health Center.

First finalist for health center director visiting campus this week

Alex Hanson
September 8, 2015
U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa.

Loebsack endorses Clinton in Iowa Caucus

Alex Hanson
September 7, 2015
Donald Trump, Republican candidate for president, holds up a picture of a loyalty pledge he signed in a tweet from his son, Eric.

This week in news

Alex Hanson
September 4, 2015
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., will hold a town hall at ISU on Friday, Sept. 11 and will tailgate with Iowa Republicans at the annual CyHawk game on Saturday, Sept. 12.

Rand Paul to hold town hall at ISU, tailgate at CyHawk game

Alex Hanson
September 3, 2015

Political outsiders lead in new Iowa poll

Alex Hanson
September 2, 2015
Dr. Ben Carson at the Family Leadership Summit in Ames on Saturday, July 18. Im a surgeon, I know how to cut, Carson said when speaking of government spending.

Outsider politicians dominating 2016 race

Alex Hanson
September 1, 2015
The Clintons make their entrance with Sen. Tom Harkin at the 37th annual Harkin Steak Fry in Indianola, Iowa on Sept. 14. Harkin has endorsed Clinton during her campaign in 2016.

Education in the 2016 race: Clinton’s plan endorsed by Harkin

Alex Hanson
September 1, 2015

Clinton’s education plan aims to bring down burden on students

Alex Hanson
September 1, 2015
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Two lanes of Lincoln Way closed starting Monday near Buchanan Hall

Alex Hanson
August 30, 2015
Nathan Hoffbeck, freshman in pre-business, talks to Carly Fiorina in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union on Friday, Aug. 28.

Fiorina at ISU: ‘Professional political class’ has failed

Alex Hanson
August 28, 2015
Former Maryland Gov. Martin OMalley speaks at the Iowa Democratic Partys Hall of Fame dinner in Cedar Rapids on July 17, 2015.

Martin O’Malley to hold meet and greet in Ames Saturday

Alex Hanson
August 26, 2015
The Flamingo app allows students who are looking to purchase textbooks to chat with sellers in real time.

New app may save students hundreds in textbook costs

Alex Hanson
August 26, 2015
Former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack

Vilsack endorses Clinton in Iowa Caucus

Alex Hanson
August 25, 2015
Donald Trump gives the crowd at the Family Leadership Summit the thumbs up. The summit was held in Stephens Auditorium on Saturday, July 18. Trump found himself in some hot water after making comments about Sen. John McCains status as a war hero.

What you missed during a summer full of politics

Alex Hanson
August 24, 2015
Kevin Norton, 18, from Ames was arrested in Boston for perceived threats to a Pokemon World Championship on social media. This is Nortons current Facebook profile picture.

Two Iowans arrested in Boston for threatening Pokemon tournament

Alex Hanson
August 23, 2015
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Tornado watch issued until midnight

Alex Hanson
August 22, 2015
Iowa House Speaker Linda Upmeyer announced she plans to step down as Speaker at the end of 2019 and retire as a representative after her current term expires.

After year of partisanship, Iowa Republicans choose new leadership

Alex Hanson
August 20, 2015
Former HP CEO Carly Fiorina talked about how too much of Americans potential is being wasted during her speech at Joni Ernsts inaugural Roast and Ride event on Saturday, June 6 in Boone, Iowa.

Fiorina to hold town hall at Iowa State next week

Alex Hanson
August 19, 2015
Jim Mowrer talks with students at a voting rally on Oct. 14, 2014, at the Margaret Sloss Womens Center on campus. Mowrer announced hell be challenging for Iowas Third Congressional District seat in Congress next year.

Mowrer to run again in 2016

Alex Hanson
August 17, 2015
Kim Weaver, chairwoman of OBrien County Democratic Party and a member of the State Central Committee, announced Aug. 14 that she would challenge U.S. Rep. Steve King for his seat in Congress.

ISU grad to challenge King for House seat

Alex Hanson
August 14, 2015
Presidential candidate Donald Trump is interviewed at the Family Leadership Summit in Ames on Saturday, July 18. 

Republicans have first debate of 2016 cycle

Alex Hanson
August 6, 2015
Former Secretary of State and Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton speaks at the Iowa Democratic Partys Hall of Fame dinner in Cedar Rapids on July 17, 2015.

Democrats gather at ‘Hall of Fame’ dinner

Alex Hanson
July 17, 2015
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker talked about the importance of Americans independence from the government at Joni Ernsts Roast and Ride event on Saturday, June 6 in Boone, Iowa. 

Scott Walker announces presidential run

Alex Hanson
July 13, 2015
Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad wraps up 2015 legislative action with vetoes to one-time funding for education and a plan to reopen mental health facilities in the state.

Branstad vetoes one-time education funding, mental health facilities plan

Alex Hanson
July 2, 2015
Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad talks to a student during a stop at Iowa State on Sept. 9, 2014.

Branstad won’t rule out another term

Alex Hanson
July 1, 2015
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie announced Tuesday he will run for president in 2016. 

Christie jumps into crowded Republican field

Alex Hanson
June 30, 2015
The boyfriend of Tong Shao, the ISU student who went missing last fall and was later found dead, was arrested in China.

Boyfriend of Tong Shao arrested in China

Alex Hanson
June 29, 2015
U.S. Supreme Court

Supreme Court rules in favor of gay marriage nationwide

Alex Hanson
June 26, 2015
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