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'You never expect a death like that': Yore Jieng's case remains open

‘You never expect a death like that’: Yore Jieng’s case remains open

Katelyn Squiers and Katherine Kealey
May 25, 2023
Carl Markley faces 17 charges from a federal grand jury, the Sourthern District of Iowa U.S. Attorney's Office announced Friday.

Nurse practitioner arrested for human trafficking, pimping and prostitution

Katherine Kealey, Editor-in-Chief
May 1, 2023
The Ames Fire Department entering Sukup Hall to inspect the building after reports of a potential chemical or natural gas leak.

BREAKING: Sukup Hall evacuated after unidentified natural gas smell

Katherine Kealey, Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2023
Nathan Anderson's farm in Cherokee County, Iowa.

‘It’s important to protect the soil’: Erosion costs Iowa millions

Katherine Kealey, Editor in Chief
April 17, 2023
Sens. Jesse Green, Herman Quirmbach and Rep. Beth Wessel-Kroschell at the Legislative Update hosted by the Ames Chamber of Commerce.

Local option sales tax legislation could result in revenue loss for local government

Katherine Kealey, Editor-in-Chief
April 16, 2023
BREAKING: Student found with loaded gun at Ames High School

BREAKING: Student found with loaded gun at Ames High School

Katherine Kealey, Editor-in-Chief
April 14, 2023
Dave Saldana (left) and Brooke Zaugg (right) speaking to faith and media leaders at the Covering Faith: Facts & Friction in the News Media First Amendment Days event, April 12.

[Photo] First Amendment Days: Faith in media

April 12, 2023
The Landscape Architecture building is home to the staff of the Iowa State Daily.

Iowa State Daily announces new editors-in-chief

Katherine Kealey, Editor-in-Chief
April 5, 2023
Student Counseling Services is located on the third floor of the Student Services building. Counseling services are offered to Iowa State students to help enhance their academic and personal well-being.

Over 700 students sign up for free virtual counseling

Katherine Kealey, Editor In Chief
March 9, 2023
Information Technology Services also replaced 5,000 access points in the residence halls during the 2021-2022 school year.

BREAKING: Information Technology Services announces campus network restored

Katherine Kealey, Editor in Chief
March 8, 2023
The Ames Fire Department responding to ChildServe on Thursday after carbon monoxide alarms went off.

No reported exposures in daycare carbon monoxide leak

Jacob Barker and Katherine Kealey
February 23, 2023
BREAKING: Classes moved virtual due to ice storm

BREAKING: Classes moved virtual due to ice storm

Katherine Kealey, Editor in Chief
February 23, 2023
The Landscape Architecture building is home to the staff of the Iowa State Daily.

[Photo] Why student press is essential to Iowa State

ISD Staff
February 22, 2023
Former Vice President Mike Pence meeting with members of the audience at the Advance Americans Freedoms rally.

[Photo] Mike Pence, in Cedar Rapids, rallies Iowans against school gender affirmation policy

February 15, 2023
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[Photo] Kari Lake says her Iowa roots fuel her fight to overturn Arizona midterm results

February 10, 2023
Eleven-year-old Noah McIver sits with his mother Julie Betts among a crowd of protesters and legislators in the Iowa Capitol. "It is not going to stick for very long," McIver said. "Because there are going to be people who will be fighting for the right to exist."

Student organization protests ‘don’t say trans’ bill in schools

Katherine Kealey, Editor in Chief
February 1, 2023
Protestors gathered at Iowa Capitol for oneiowa LGBTQ Day On the Hill in face of bills restricting discussions of gender identity in schools.

[Photo] Iowa State students share their take on gender identity legislation

February 14, 2023
Provost of Iowa State University Jonathan Wickert, Mayor of the city of Ames John Haila, Vice President of the Mary Greeley Medical Center Amber Deardorff, Des Moines Area Community College President Rob Denson, Ames Community School District Assistant Superintendent Jeff Hawkins and Chair of the Story County Board of Supervisors Latifah Faisal at the State of the Community Address on Friday afternoon (left to right).

Community leaders address opportunity and fiscal challenges for Story County

Katherine Kealey, Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2023

Private school scholarship program: Fulfilling parental choice or draining public school funding?

Katherine Kealey, Editor in Chief
January 24, 2023
Iowa State University's recreation complex is located next to the arboretum.

Welch Avenue fire station looks to arboretum for new home

Katherine Kealey, Editor in chief
December 28, 2022
The Ames Fire Department at the scene of the fire at 3415 Emerald Drive. (Photo courtesy of the City of Ames)

BREAKING: Ames residents temporarily displaced due to fire

Katherine Kealey, Editor in Chief
January 11, 2023
State Sen. Jesse Green, Sen. Herman Quirmbach, Sen. Jeff Elder, Rep. Beth Wessel-Kroeschell, Rep. Ross Wilburn and Rep. David Deyoe at the Ames Chamber of Commerce Legislative Kick-Off Breakfast on Wednesday. (Left to right)

Property taxes ‘should be vested with local entities’: Ames mayor tells legislators

Katherine Kealey, Editor in Chief
January 4, 2023
Audience members listening to Adhaar Bol at the League of Women Voters of Ames and Story County public forum at the Ames Public Library Thursday evening.

Ames refugees and immigrants tell their stories

Katherine Kealey, Editor in Chief
December 16, 2022
Vanessa Baker-Latimer serves as the housing coordinator for the city of Ames.

Vanessa Baker-Latimer: Serving the people of Ames for 40 years

Katherine Kealey, Editor in Chief
December 5, 2022
The fall 2022 semester marks the second year in a row Student Government has sponsored a pumpkin smashing event on campus.

[Photo] Students smash pumpkins for fun and stress relief

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
December 1, 2022
Students had the options of using metal or wooden bats to destroy the pumpkins.

While walking to class, students could stop by Student Government's Smashing Pumpkin event to let off some steam.

The Senate meets on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at the Campanile room of the Memorial Union.

[Photo] StuGov receives State of the Body address

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
November 30, 2022
A student strolling through campus after the first snow of the 2022 fall semester.

Iowa State University's central campus coated in snow.

Iowa State's first snow of the fall 2022 semester.

[Photo] How international students handle their first few winters in Iowa

Jacob Barker, Student Life Reporter
November 28, 2022
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
The Student Government body listening to WinterFest's request for funding on Nov. 9.

[Photo] StuGov funds recycling compactors, Iranian student club and gymnastics

March 1, 2023
The Student Government body listening to WinterFest's request for funding on Nov. 9.

[Photo] WinterFest, Student Legal Services receive funding increases

Jay Waagmeester, Politics Reporter
November 9, 2022
Young Americans for Freedom hosted James Lindsay in response to the recent visit of Nikole Hannah-Jones.

[Photo] Guest speaker argues critical race theory rewrites history

November 9, 2022
James Lindsay speaking at the Young Americans for Freedom event Wednesday evening.

Iowa State Sen. Herman Quirmbach is 72 years old and is a retired Iowa State economics professor.

Herman Quirmbach looks to continue representing Ames in state Senate

Katherine Kealey, Editor-in-chief
November 6, 2022
Student Government meets every Wednesday at the Memorial Union.

[Photo] Sudan United Association receives funding for first event

Jay Waagmeester, Politics Reporter
November 2, 2022
The polling location at the Hilton Garden Inn, volunteers work the various areas to ensure smooth voting in the Nov. 2 election

Letter from the editor: The most important elections are local races

Katherine Kealey, Editor-in-chief
November 1, 2022
Most Iowa State student organizations are eligible to receive funding from the Senate.

[Photo] StuGov grants funding for Black Homecoming

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
October 27, 2022
City of Ames Mayor John Haila and Student Government Vice President Jaden Ahlrichs during the joint city council and Student Government meeting.

[Photo] Ames City Council and Student Government discuss Cyclone Welcome Weekend

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
October 27, 2022
The Story County Administrative building is located in Nevada, Iowa.

Candidates for Story County supervisor address approaches to assessing tax rates

Katherine Kealey, Editor in Chief
October 26, 2022
The Story County Administrative building is located in Nevada, Iowa.

County board of supervisor candidates differ on solutions for water quality

Katherine Kealey, Editor in Chief
October 24, 2022
Newly serving Off-campus Senator Alex Cecil (middle) used to serve as the Chief Justice for Student Government's Supreme Court.

[Photo] StuGov prepares to allocate funds toward Black Homecoming

Jay Waagmeester, Politics Reporter
October 19, 2022
Individuals attending the Graduate Student Voices informational and question session at the Ames Public Library.

Graduate Student Voices detail objectives and timeline for unionization

Katherine Kealey, Editor in Chief
October 18, 2022
Admiral Michael Franken and Sen. Chuck Grassley taking part in the only Senate debate leading up to the 2022 midterms.

Candidates for U.S. Senate spar over abortion and student debt

Katherine Kealey, Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2022
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[Photo] Celebrating International Coffee Day locally

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
September 29, 2022
"You're in the heartland of America, you're in a place that there are very few other places in the world that do what we do," said Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig while visiting Iowa State.

[Photo] Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig attends CALS Week

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
September 29, 2022
Information Technology Services also replaced 5,000 access points in the residence halls during the 2021-2022 school year.

Connection issues? Here’s how Iowa State is addressing campus Wi-Fi

Katherine Kealey, Editor in Chief
September 27, 2022
Provost Jonathan Wickert taking questions from the Faculty Senate on Sept. 13.

Faculty Senate re-evaluates student rating impacts on employment

Katherine Kealey, Editor in Chief
September 13, 2022
Cyclones line up for an extra point during Iowa State's 42-10 win over Southeast Missouri State on Sept. 3.

Gridiron Staff Picks: CyHawk

Andrew Harrington, Hailey Dohnal, Christian Royston, and Katherine Kealey
September 9, 2022
Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst joins Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen in the Farm Journal Foundation roundtable.

Sen. Joni Ernst talks national security with ISU agriculture researchers

Katherine Kealey, Editor in Chief
September 2, 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
Beardshear Hall.

Letter from the editor: Welcome to Iowa State

Katherine Kealey, Editor in Chief
August 21, 2022
People stand out on balconies looking over Campustown celebrating the Saturday before classes.

Streets of Campustown filled with students for “801 day”

Katherine Kealey, Editor in Chief
August 20, 2022
The Ames and ISU Police departments helped direct traffic on Tuesday, June 19, during a power outage which affected all of Ames.

Power restored to 2,200 people in Ames after brief outage

Katherine Kealey, Editor-in-Chief
August 17, 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
"Long after you leave Ames the spaces, conversation and change you made on this campus will remain for future students," said Vice President of Student Affairs Toyia Younger. "So they can better express themselves, feel connected to others and thrive as they embark on their personal journey here at Iowa State."

Iowa State’s 25th annual Lavender Graduation

Katherine Kealey
May 13, 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 examines funding for city development

Katherine Kealey
May 11, 2022
More than 300 people attended the AAPI Heritage Celebration on May 7 at the Memorial Union. 

Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage inaugural celebration

Katherine Kealey
May 8, 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
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