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Student ratings of teaching are sent out during the last two to three weeks of a semester, right before finals week. In these evaluations, Iowa State students have the opportunity to give anonymous feedback to their instructors regarding their classes. 

[Photo] Misconceptions regarding student ratings of teaching

Mackenzie Bodell, Senior Reporter
November 27, 2022
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[Photo] Celebrating International Coffee Day locally

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
September 29, 2022
The Ames and ISU Police departments helped direct traffic on Tuesday, June 19, during a power outage which affected all of Ames.

4,000 people lose power in west Ames

Amber Mohmand, Managing Editor of Content and Diversity
August 24, 2022
Discarded beer cans sit outside of businesses on Lincoln Way on '801 day', Aug. 20, 2022.

‘One last hurrah’: 801 day through students’ eyes and city officials

Amber Mohmand, Managing Editor of Content and Diversity
August 21, 2022
A residential fire broke out on Aug. 14 at 1202 Garfield Avenue. (Photo courtesy of the City of Ames.)

Six pets killed in house fire

Amber Mohmand, Managing Editor
August 15, 2022
Apartment 425 Welch Ave is located in Campustown of Ames.

[Photo] BREAKING: Iowa State student found dead in Campustown apartment

Amber Mohmand, , Katherine Kealey and Shreya Varrier
August 10, 2022
"801 day" is an annual day of partying across Iowa State University and Ames. 

Ames City Council authorizes increased penalties and towing ordinances for 801 Day weekend

Amber Mohmand
August 9, 2022
A large gathering as part of "801 day," an annual day of partying across Iowa State University and Ames. 

Ames City Council to vote on a resolution for 801 Day penalties

Amber Mohmand
August 7, 2022
"I was at a point mentally where I failed all of my classes, my self esteem hit rock bottom and the effort of going to therapy was exhausting," writes editor-in-chief Amber Mohmand. 

Mohmand: I’m glad I chose to go there

Amber Mohmand
July 28, 2022
While academics and school may be difficult, the payoff may still be worth it. 

Mohmand: Editor’s Note: So what?

Amber Mohmand
July 14, 2022
Ames Mayor John Haila, former Iowa State Student Government Vice President Megan Decker, and Ex Officio Trevor Poundstone during the joint session on Oct. 27, 2021.

City looks to increase penalties during 801 Day

Amber Mohmand
July 10, 2022
Editor-in-chief Amber Mohmand writes how somedays, she misses her time as a reporter. 

Editor’s Note: I miss being a reporter but I love being a teacher

Amber Mohmand
July 7, 2022
Children clutched their bags in anticipation as they prepared to catch candy thrown from the parade floats. 

Ames families celebrate Fourth of July

Amber Mohmand
July 4, 2022
The Ames and Iowa State community gathered Saturday afternoon at Bandshell Park to rally for reproductive rights. Just under 100 people marched from Bandshell, down Main Street, to Ames City Hall, chanting, "My body, my choice. You will not take away my voice." 

Ames and Iowa State community rally for reproductive rights

Amber Mohmand
July 4, 2022

‘Abortion is so encompassing’: Ames community protests for reproductive rights

Amber Mohmand
June 30, 2022
Amber Mohmand is a fourth-year student majoring in journalism. 

Mohmand: Introducing my Editor’s Note

Amber Mohmand
June 28, 2022
Firefighters open a fire hydrant to battle a fire on Friday. 

$25,000 in damages after apartment complex fire

Amber Mohmand
June 28, 2022
Observers listen attentively and interact with Ames City Council members Tim Gartin and Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen.

Ames City Council to hear annual humans relations commission reports, confirm police advisory appointees

Amber Mohmand
June 26, 2022
Demonstrators were seen brandishing signs with “Abortion = Healthcare,” “My body, my choice” and “Codify Roe v. Wade.”

‘Not giving up this fight’: ACLU will continue to challenge Iowa Supreme Court decision

Maximillian Lisowski and Amber Mohmand
June 17, 2022
Editor-in-Chief Amber Mohmand explains her hyperfixation with Dark Souls. 

Mohmand: My hyperfixation with Dark Souls

Amber Mohmand
June 16, 2022
The Ames City Council in the fourth Steering Committee meeting discussed the components of the Ames Climate Action Plan.

Ames City Council to discuss year-end sustainability report, COVID-19 grant applications

Amber Mohmand
June 12, 2022
The Story County Sheriff’s Office held a press conference June 3, where they released details of the shooting at Ames’ Cornerstone Church.

Update: Gunman knew victims, bought ammo one hour before shooting

Amber Mohmand
June 3, 2022
Three people, including the suspected gunman, are dead after a shooting outside Cornerstone Church. 

BREAKING: Three dead after shooting at Cornerstone Church

Amber Mohmand
June 2, 2022
Ames Police respond to a fire on Aug. 28, 2020.

BREAKING: Ames Police investigating an attempted murder

Amber Mohmand and Maximillian Lisowski
May 30, 2022
Gun violence and mass shootings walk hand in hand, and the want to increase gun control laws has been at the forefront of anti-gun violence movements. 

Editorial: ​​Schools are battlegrounds while politicians argue over middle grounds

Editorial Written By Will Chleborad and Amber Mohmand
May 26, 2022
Ward 1 Rep. Gloria Betcher, Ward 2 Rep. Tim Gartin, Ward 3 Rep. Anita Rollins and City Manager Steve Schainker during the regular Ames City Council meeting May 10.

Ames City Council to discuss budget increases

Amber Mohmand
May 22, 2022
Amber Mohmand is a fourth-year student majoring in journalism. 

Letter from the Editor: Take it one step at a time

Amber Mohmand
May 20, 2022
Hundreds gathered at Cowles Commons and marched to the new federal courthouse under construction — at the intersection of Locust Street and Second Avenue — to fight for reproductive rights and safe access to abortions.

Reproductive Justice Protest in Des Moines

Amber Mohmand
May 5, 2022

‘Not gonna stop my advocacy’: Hundreds protest in support of abortion rights

Amber Mohmand
May 5, 2022
Sheila's murder remains unsolved after 54 years. 

Part five: Unsolved

Molly Blanco and Amber Mohmand
January 28, 2022
The Memorial Union's ride-request board, which students used to find rides home. 

Part four: Theories, but no arrests

Molly Blanco and Amber Mohmand
January 28, 2022
Ames Police respond to a fire on Aug. 28, 2020.

Ames Police investigating body found near Ioway Creek

Amber Mohmand
July 31, 2021
The Office of the President releases new information regarding masks, vaccinations and how the fall 2021 semester will look.

Former associate Marshalltown high school principal found dead in Ames

Amber Mohmand
July 23, 2021
LGBTQIA+ Community Welcome attendees Mahogani Willis, Jolene Bowman and Ankita Budhathoki dance in front of a large hanging Pride flag Aug. 27 in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union. 

‘A chance to make the world a better place’: Pride Alliance looks to fill executive board seats

Amber Mohmand
July 22, 2021
Focusing on what’s been done during his time as interim police chief and what he hopes to accomplish, Huff presented his goals and plans to a crowd of 50 on June 7 at the Ames Public Library. 

Geoff Huff named as new Ames Police Chief

Amber Mohmand
June 25, 2021
Focusing on what’s been done during his time as interim police chief and what he hopes to accomplish, Huff presented his goals and plans to a crowd of 50 on June 7 at the Ames Public Library. 

Interim Police Chief Geoff Huff speaks on diversity and transparency

Amber Mohmand
June 7, 2021
At 6 p.m. July 10, there will be a kick-off event with more information on the Ames Appreciation Project and the opportunity to make signs or pick up supplies at the Ames Public Library.

Ames City Council motions to consider repealing mask mandate

Amber Mohmand
May 18, 2021
The Ames City Council will discuss possible revisions to the face covering ordinance in a special meeting Tuesday.

Ames City Council to discuss current mask mandate

Amber Mohmand
May 16, 2021
Ames Police Department Officers were called at 11 p.m. to Lynn Avenue on a report of shots fired. No injuries were reported, and the Ames Police Department will continue to investigate this incident.

Iowa State University Police Department charge 14-year-old girl after vehicle pursuit

Amber Mohmand
March 10, 2021
Johnson and Johnson vaccines will be distributed by Iowa State.

Iowa sees a total of 2,226 COVID-19 related deaths since March

Amber Mohmand
November 24, 2020
The Office of the President releases new information regarding masks, vaccinations and how the fall 2021 semester will look.

Police looking for hit and run driver

Amber Mohmand
November 20, 2020
Nora Hudson, the assistant director of fitness for Iowa State Recreation Services, leads a deep relaxation exercise at the Yogathon grand finale. The Yogathon grand finale was held in the east basketball court at State Gym on Feb. 9, 2019.

Iowa State Recreation Services provides virtual instruction amid new COVID-19 mitigations

Amber Mohmand
November 18, 2020
Johnson and Johnson vaccines will be distributed by Iowa State.

Iowa surpasses 2,000 COVID-19 related deaths

Amber Mohmand
November 17, 2020
COVID-19 continues to spread through Iowa. The Iowa State Daily provides updates on the increase of positive cases, reported deaths and more.

Iowa hits record high in COVID-19 cases

Amber Mohmand
November 5, 2020
The ISD Editorial Board responds to Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen's email on Aug. 21 regarding large gatherings and parties. 

President Wendy Wintersteen reminds students to be vigilant as COVID-19 cases hit record high

Amber Mohmand
November 5, 2020
Candy Corn for Self Recipe

Head to Head Halloween Edition: Is candy corn good?

Matt Belinson and Amber Mohmand
October 28, 2020
Johnson and Johnson vaccines will be distributed by Iowa State.

Story County surpasses 4,000 positive COVID-19 cases

Amber Mohmand
October 27, 2020
After a year of construction, community members got a peak of the Ames Miracle Playground and Field that is aimed to help cater to the needs of over 500 children with disabilities in the city Thursday.

Community members get a sneak peak of the Ames Miracle Playground and Field

Amber Mohmand
October 22, 2020
Johnson and Johnson vaccines will be distributed by Iowa State.

Iowa continues to see an increase in positive COVID-19 cases

Amber Mohmand
October 22, 2020
J.D. Scholten discusses his bid to run against Rep. Steve King for Iowa’s 4th House District seat at Mother’s Pub on Aug. 6, 2019. He did this after fellow Democrat Ross Wilburn won the Iowa House’s 46th District seat.

J.D. Scholten, Democratic candidate for the 4th District, running for the U.S. House of Representatives

Amber Mohmand
October 8, 2020
Graduate and Professional Student Senate meeting in the Sun Room of the Memorial Union on Dec. 2.

Graduate students see change in Ombuds Office, new opportunities arise

Amber Mohmand
October 7, 2020
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds discussed new quarantine guidelines for Iowa schools during a press conference Sept. 29.

Bars in Story County to reopen on Monday

Amber Mohmand
October 2, 2020
Johnson and Johnson vaccines will be distributed by Iowa State.

Iowa Department of Public Health reports additional 796 positive COVID-19 cases

Amber Mohmand
October 2, 2020
President Donald Trump speaking Jan. 30 at Drake University's Knapp Center in Des Moines. Trump discussed the new USMCA trade agreement and hit out at his potential Democratic rivals.

President Donald Trump tests positive for COVID-19

Amber Mohmand
October 2, 2020
Amber Mohmand is a senior in journalism and mass communication.

Mohmand: ‘I never planned to become a journalist, but I wouldn’t have it any other way’

Amber Mohmand
October 1, 2020
Johnson and Johnson vaccines will be distributed by Iowa State.

Iowa Department of Public Health reports 14 more COVID-19 related deaths

Amber Mohmand
September 17, 2020
Iowa State tuition is proposed to rise 4.25 percent.  

Fall tuition deadlines have been extended

Amber Mohmand
September 16, 2020
Johnson and Johnson vaccines will be distributed by Iowa State.

Iowa Department of Public Health reports 798 new COVID-19 cases

Amber Mohmand
September 12, 2020
Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks at her Tuesday press conference. 

Gov. Kim Reynolds provides updates of coronavirus cases in the six counties where bars were closed

Amber Mohmand
September 10, 2020
Johnson and Johnson vaccines will be distributed by Iowa State.

Iowa surpasses 70,000 positive COVID-19 cases

Amber Mohmand
September 7, 2020
Ames Police Department Officers were called at 11 p.m. to Lynn Avenue on a report of shots fired. No injuries were reported, and the Ames Police Department will continue to investigate this incident.

Ames Police Department arrested suspect connected to shooting investigation

Amber Mohmand
August 27, 2020
Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks at her Tuesday press conference. 

Gov. Kim Reynolds signs emergency proclamation closing all bars in Story County

Amber Mohmand
August 27, 2020
Johnson and Johnson vaccines will be distributed by Iowa State.

Iowa Department of Public Health reports 1,649 additional positive COVID-19 cases

Amber Mohmand
August 27, 2020
Ames Black Lives Matter March taking place Aug. 21. 

ISU Police Department arrest freshman connected to racist criminal activity on campus

Amber Mohmand
August 25, 2020
The Voices Desk is an extension of the Diversity Desk at the Iowa State Daily. This section has been around for a while — since 2015 —  and it’s meant to write and uplift the voices of the Ames and Iowa State communities. 

Mohmand: Reintroducing the Voices Desk

Amber Mohmand
August 24, 2020
Ames Police Department Officers were called at 11 p.m. to Lynn Avenue on a report of shots fired. No injuries were reported, and the Ames Police Department will continue to investigate this incident.

Ames Police Department investigate reports of shots fired near campustown

Amber Mohmand
August 23, 2020
COVID-19 continues to spread through Iowa. The Iowa State Daily provides updates on the increase of positive cases, reported deaths and more.

Iowa Department of Public Health reports an additional 661 positive COVID-19 cases

Amber Mohmand
August 23, 2020
A group of participants sit around a group of candles at a candlelight vigil hosted by Ames Black Lives Matter on Thursday evening.

Community members honor police violence victims with a candlelight vigil

Amber Mohmand
August 21, 2020
COVID-19 continues to spread through Iowa. The Iowa State Daily provides updates on the increase of positive cases, reported deaths and more.

COVID-19 related deaths in Iowa surpasses 1,000

Amber Mohmand
August 19, 2020
At 6 p.m. July 10, there will be a kick-off event with more information on the Ames Appreciation Project and the opportunity to make signs or pick up supplies at the Ames Public Library.

Ames City Council to discuss staff report on citywide face covering mandate

Amber Mohmand
August 17, 2020
The first event for the Ames Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement's homecoming week. Apple Amos, an Ames BLM leader, led the discussion of “Know Your Rights” Monday evening in the free-speech zone at Iowa State University. About 15 people showed up to the event.

Ames Black Lives Matter speaks on citizens’ rights when interacting with the police

Amber Mohmand
August 17, 2020
A Black Lives Matter protest and march in West Des Moines, Iowa, following the killing of George Floyd by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.

Ames Black Lives Matter movement to kick off a series of events

Amber Mohmand
August 16, 2020
COVID-19 continues to spread through Iowa. The Iowa State Daily provides updates on the increase of positive cases, reported deaths and more.

Iowa Department of Public Health reports an additional 712 positive COVID-19 cases

Amber Mohmand
August 16, 2020
The Iowa Board of Regents waived the requirement to submit either an ACT or SAT to the University of Iowa, Iowa State University and the University of Northern Iowa for the fall 2021 semester. 

ACT and SAT requirements waived for Iowa State

Amber Mohmand
August 13, 2020
A worker cuts a fallen tree outside of Parks Library. The tree damage was so significant it was necessary to cut the limbs into smaller pieces for cleanup.

Iowa officials respond to the aftermath of the derecho

Amber Mohmand
August 12, 2020
A side view of Catt Hall at Iowa State University.

Co-founder shares the history of The September 29th Movement

Amber Mohmand
August 9, 2020
Toyia Younger is the vice president for leadership development and partnerships for American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) and the third finalist for the next senior vice president for student affairs at Iowa State University. 

Iowa State names new vice president of Student Affairs ORIENTATION GUIDE

Amber Mohmand
August 6, 2020
The Ames Black Lives Matter movement marched around campus, onto Lincoln Way up to the front lawn of Iowa State President Wendy Wintersteen’s home on June 18. 

Co-founder of the September 29th Movement to speak at Feminist Friday

Amber Mohmand
August 6, 2020
Chairs on desks for online learning. 

KCCI to host a town hall with Des Moines medical experts on schools reopening

Amber Mohmand
August 6, 2020
The Board of Regents held a meeting on Feb. 27 in the Reiman Ballroom at the Alumni Center. In their Aug. 1, 2018, meeting, Iowa State President Wendy Wintersteen expressed surprise at the decline in international student enrollment.

Iowa State will take a $114 million financial hit for the 2021 budget ORIENTATION GUIDE

Amber Mohmand
August 6, 2020
People were scattered across the Iowa State campus throughout the day on March 30 enjoying the weather. A day before, President Donald Trump said he was extending the social-distancing order another 30 days through April.

Iowa State face covering policy revised

Amber Mohmand
August 5, 2020
Wallace Road is one of the many streets on campus under construction at the beginning of the year.

Construction on 14th and 15th Streets begin Monday

Amber Mohmand
August 4, 2020
COVID-19 has spread throughout the world, causing Iowa State to cancel some study abroad programs following travel advisories from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Iowa State engineers develop mail-in COVID-19 test

Amber Mohmand
August 3, 2020
Ames Police Cmdr. Geoff Huff on Sept. 18, 2018.

Interim Ames police chief named

Amber Mohmand
August 2, 2020
Piles of belongings sit in a dorm hallway as students and families work to move things into their new on-campus homes. 

Iowa State students to begin moving back to campus

Amber Mohmand
August 2, 2020
The Board of Regents held a meeting on Feb. 27 in the Reiman Ballroom at the Alumni Center. In their Aug. 1, 2018, meeting, Iowa State President Wendy Wintersteen expressed surprise at the decline in international student enrollment.

Iowa State will take a $114 million financial hit for the 2021 budget

Amber Mohmand
July 29, 2020
The Office of the President releases new information regarding masks, vaccinations and how the fall 2021 semester will look.

Iowa Department of Public Health reports an additional 458 positive COVID-19 cases

Amber Mohmand
July 29, 2020
Jessie Miller, a senior majoring in psychology with a minor in criminal justice at Iowa State.

Love in the time of COVID-19: Jessie Miller

Amber Mohmand
July 28, 2020
Graduate and Professional Student Senate meeting in the Sun Room on Dec. 2.

Graduate and Professional Student Senate votes to censure the Office of the President

Amber Mohmand
July 27, 2020
Graduate and Professional Student Senate meeting in the Sun Room on Dec. 2.

Graduate and Professional Student Senate to recognize Iowa State ombuds officer’s resignation

Amber Mohmand
July 26, 2020
Representatives of U.S. Bank carry a large pride flag across the parade route during the Capital City Pride Fest parade in Des Moines on June 9. The parade started at the Iowa Capitol Building and traveled down Grand Avenue in the East Village. 

Iowa State alum to speak on independence for Ames Pridefest Storytelling Project

Amber Mohmand
July 24, 2020
The Office of the President releases new information regarding masks, vaccinations and how the fall 2021 semester will look.

Iowa Department of Public Health reports and additional 451 positive COVID-19 cases

Amber Mohmand
July 24, 2020
The president of the NAACP Edna Clinton hosted a town hall Zoom with the goal to create better criminal justice and social justice policies for the city of Ames. Iowa State Police Chief Michael Newton said he is working with the Iowa State Police Department communication staff to figure out how to effectively intervene in a biased phone call.

Wendy Wintersteen to participate in ‘Taking the Lead 2020’ on Thursday

Amber Mohmand
July 22, 2020
The Office of the President releases new information regarding masks, vaccinations and how the fall 2021 semester will look.

Iowa Department of Public Health reports an additional 373 positive COVID-19 cases

Amber Mohmand
July 22, 2020
Toyia Younger is the vice president for leadership development and partnerships for American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) and the third finalist for the next senior vice president for student affairs at Iowa State University. 

Iowa State names new vice president of Student Affairs

Amber Mohmand
July 21, 2020
Theresa Greenfield will take on Joni Ernst in the U.S. Senate race.

Theresa Greenfield to visit Ames

Amber Mohmand
July 21, 2020
Roxanne Kadoun was a senior in psychology when COVID-19 arrived in Iowa. 

Love in the time of COVID-19: Roxanne Kadoun

Amber Mohmand
July 20, 2020
Ames City Council conducting business Jan. 14, 2020.

Ames City Council to continue conversation on COVID-19 safety measures

Amber Mohmand
July 20, 2020
Ex-Officio Devyn Leeson at an Ames City Council meeting June 18, 2019. Leeson proposed a list of nine policy ideas for the Council to look into regarding landlord-tenant relations.

Love in the time of COVID-19: Devyn Leeson

Amber Mohmand
July 19, 2020
In a press conference July 17, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation outlining the framework for conditions under schools to move to remote learning. 

Gov. Kim Reynolds signs proclamation outlining the framework for Iowa schools to return in the fall

Amber Mohmand
July 17, 2020
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