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Ames community members hold a rally and a march in the name of George Floyd. More than 200 people showed up and participated. The event took place Saturday afternoon outside of Ames City Hall.

PHOTOS: Protests in Des Moines and Ames ORIENTATION GUIDE

August 6, 2020
Ames Main Street Farmers Market is back after being postponed for three weeks. This weeks farmers market took place on Saturday morning with social distancing measures and limited activities.  

PHOTOS: The Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market is back

August 6, 2020
The final candidate, Thomas Gibson, vice president for Student Affairs and vice provost at Bowling Green State University, prioritized student success in a virtual open forum. 

Final candidate for vice president of Student Affairs prioritizes student success

July 9, 2020
Toyia Younger, vice president for leadership development and partnerships for American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), is the third candidate for the position.

Third candidate for vice president of Student Affairs says mental health should be a top priority

July 8, 2020
Jason Pina is the second candidate for the position and holds an education doctorate in higher educational leadership from Johnson and Wales University, he’s also the current vice president for student affairs at Ohio University.

Second candidate for senior vice president of student affairs speaks on the principle of community

July 2, 2020
Peter Gitau, who holds a doctorate in higher education policy and administration, is currently the vice president for student affairs at Dixie State University and the first of four finalists. Gitau will participate in virtual interviews June 29 and July 1.

First candidate for senior vice president of student affairs pitches the idea of leadership development

July 1, 2020
More than 200 community members in Boone marched down Story Street to protest police brutality. The meeting place was at the intersection of Story Street and Eighth Street in front of a Donald Trump mural. The event took place Monday evening. 

Boone community members march for the Black Lives Matter movement

June 9, 2020
More than 200 community members in Boone marched down Story Street to protest police brutality. They chanted No justice, no peace and Black Lives Matter. The event took place Monday evening. 

PHOTOS: March for the Black Lives Matter movement in Boone

June 8, 2020
Jonathan Garcia, a community member who is half Black and half Latino, spoke at a 24-hour peaceful gathering on Main Street.

PHOTOS: Peaceful 24-Hour gathering on Main Street

June 6, 2020
Students and faculty surprised Martino Harmon, senior vice president for student affairs, with a farewell parade. After seven years of service, Harmon is leaving his position at Iowa State University. The event took place Friday morning. 

PHOTOS: Surprise parade for Martino Harmon

June 5, 2020
UPS Safety Committee surprised drivers in UPS Ames Center with a send-off for hitting 1 million miles without an accident. UPS drivers at the center waiting for their days to begin. 

PHOTOS: Ames UPS Center Celebrates 1 Million Miles Without Accidents

May 28, 2020
The Campanile and the carillon are frequently known as the “Bells of Iowa State.” The Campanile stands tall with 50,000 bricks and 50 bells.

Agricultural and biosystems engineering program ranked first in the nation

May 27, 2020
The Office of the President releases new information regarding masks, vaccinations and how the fall 2021 semester will look.

757 new positive COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths in Iowa

May 2, 2020
The Office of the President releases new information regarding masks, vaccinations and how the fall 2021 semester will look.

740 new cases of COVID-19, 8 more deaths from COVID-19 in Iowa

May 1, 2020
Learn how to make banana bread from  Chrissy Teigen’s 2018 cookbook Cravings.

PHOTOS: How to make Chrissy Teigen’s banana bread

April 20, 2020
An Iowa State astronomy professor provides his knowledge on space hurricanes. 

PHOTOS: Students enjoying warm weather on campus

March 31, 2020
Students working at the Memorial Union.

ISU Dining transitions to carry-out services only

March 17, 2020
Tiny Moving Parts, with Belmont, Capstan and Jetty Bones rocked a sold out show in the Maintenance Shop on March 12.

PHOTOS: Tiny Moving Parts with Belmont, Capstan, Jetty Bones at the M-Shop

March 13, 2020
FBI, HSI and other agencies were seen investigating a house on the corner of Grand Ave. and 8th street on March 3.

FBI investigation at Ames residence

March 3, 2020
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Design course partners with Iowa State police department to design new gear

February 12, 2020
Student Government Speaker Kelsey Culbertson and Vice Speaker Jacob Schrader listen during the Student Government meeting Sept. 18 in the Campanile Room. Student Government discusses various bills and legislation that affect Iowa State and the community.

[Photo] Student Government to review President Austin Graber’s veto

January 28, 2020
Portugal. The Man performed at Senator Bernie Sanders rally on Jan. 25 at the Ames City Auditorium.

PHOTOS: Bernie Sanders with Portugal. The Man, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Michael Moore

January 27, 2020
Sen. Ian Searles listens during the Student Government meeting Sept. 18 in the Campanile Room. Student Government discusses various bills and legislation that affect Iowa State and the community.

[Photo] A breakdown of the upcoming Student Government elections

January 20, 2020
The indie-pop, alternative rock duo The Score performed at the Maintenance Shop as part of their Run Like a Rebel Tour Nov. 13. With high energy and interaction with the crowd, The Score played hits such as Born For This, Higher and Unstoppable.

Activities students can do on campus throughout the semester

January 14, 2020
Iowa State fans packed the Pointe Orlando plaza during the Camping World Bowl fan pep rally on Friday. Fans heard from team captains, Head Coach Matt Campbell and Athletic Director Jamie Pollard. The cheer team and band also performed.

PHOTOS: Camping World Bowl Iowa State pep rally

December 27, 2019
Students pet dogs at Barks at Parks during dead week.

PHOTOS: Barks @ Parks

December 12, 2019
Student Government Speaker Kelsey Culbertson and Vice Speaker Jacob Schrader listen during the Student Government meeting Sept. 18 in the Campanile Room. Student Government discusses various bills and legislation that affect Iowa State and the community.

[Photo] Student Government discusses important bills from semester

December 12, 2019
Presidential candidate and businessman Andrew Yang played basketball alongside Democratic congressional candidate J.D. Scholten on Dec. 12 in the Ames Community Center.

PHOTOS: Andrew Yang vs. J.D. Scholten

December 12, 2019
Within the College of Veterinary Medicine, fourth year students can receive practical hands-on training by treating farmers’ livestock through Veterinary Field Services. Field Services offers services to the ISU Dairy Farm and on-farm services for livestock producers in the Ames area. Postdoc Research Associate Kris Hayman and veterinary medicine fourth year Faye Koosmann treated dairy cows Thursday at the ISU dairy farm.

PHOTOS: Iowa State Veterinary Field Services

December 5, 2019
Student Government Speaker Kelsey Culbertson and Vice Speaker Jacob Schrader listen during the Student Government meeting Sept. 18 in the Campanile Room. Student Government discusses various bills and legislation that affect Iowa State and the community.

[Photo] Student Government to continue discussion on campus discrimination

November 19, 2019
The Envy Corps played a sold out show on Friday in the Maintenance Shop. The Ames-native band played songs such as “Fools” and “Make it Stop.”

PHOTOS: Envy Corps in the M-Shop

November 18, 2019
The indie-pop, alternative rock duo The Score performed at the Maintenance Shop as part of their Run Like a Rebel Tour Nov. 13. With high energy and interaction with the crowd, The Score played hits such as Born For This, Higher and Unstoppable.

PHOTOS: The Score, with The Unlikely Candidates and The Orphan The Poet

November 15, 2019
Student Government Speaker Kelsey Culbertson listens during the Student Government meeting Sept. 18 in the Campanile Room. Student Government discusses various bills and legislation that affect Iowa State and the community.

[Photo] Student Government’s meeting draws students to discuss campus climate

November 13, 2019
Senator Tony Tonet listens during the Student Government meeting Sept. 18 in the Campanile Room. Student Government discusses various bills and legislation that affect Iowa State and the community.

[Photo] Student Government to continue discussion on campus issues

November 12, 2019
On All Hallows Eve, Christians in some parts of the world visit cemeteries to pray and place flowers and candles on the graves of their loved ones. The photograph shows Lutheran Christians praying and lighting candles in front of the central crucifix of a graveyard.

How the mythology of Halloween and witches has shifted throughout history

October 30, 2019
Student Government Speaker Kelsey Culbertson and Vice Speaker Jacob Schrader listen during the Student Government meeting Sept. 18 in the Campanile Room. Student Government discusses various bills and legislation that affect Iowa State and the community.

[Photo] Student Government addresses recent controversy on campus

October 23, 2019
Senator Tony Tonet listens during the Student Government meeting Sept. 18 in the Campanile Room. Student Government discusses various bills and legislation that affect Iowa State and the community.

[Photo] Student Government to host joint meeting with Ames City Council

October 22, 2019
Student Government Speaker Kelsey Culbertson and Vice Speaker Jacob Schrader listen during the Student Government meeting Sept. 18 in the Campanile Room. Student Government discusses various bills and legislation that affect Iowa State and the community.

[Photo] StuGov passes funding bills, hires a secondary technician

October 16, 2019
South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg spoke in Ames on Oct. 16. Buttigieg answered questions surrounding wars, the possible make up of his presidential cabinet and more.

PHOTOS: Mayor Pete Buttigieg

October 16, 2019
Sophomore guard Tyrese Haiburton speaks to reporters at the mens basketball media day Oct. 16. 

PHOTOS: Men’s basketball media day

October 16, 2019
Student Government Speaker Kelsey Culbertson listens during the Student Government meeting Sept. 18 in the Campanile Room. Student Government discusses various bills and legislation that affect Iowa State and the community.

[Photo] Student Government to discuss funding, search for second technician

October 15, 2019
The 2019 Ames Oktoberfest featured music, a variety of beers and wines, and several yard games for entertainment. Mugs were free for the first thousand people to attend.

PHOTOS: Ames Oktoberfest

October 13, 2019
Sen. Ian Searles listens during the Student Government meeting Sept. 18 in the Campanile Room. Student Government discusses various bills and legislation that affect Iowa State and the community.

[Photo] Student Government passes funding bills, names new senators

October 9, 2019
Senator Tony Tonet listens during the Student Government meeting Sept. 18 in the Campanile Room. Student Government discusses various bills and legislation that affect Iowa State and the community.

[Photo] Student Government to discuss funding and bylaws

October 8, 2019
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PHOTOS: Iowa State football vs. TCU

October 7, 2019
lovelytheband performed in the Great Hall Oct. 4 during AfterDark. TWIN XL opened for the band. 

PHOTOS: lovelytheband and TWIN XL

October 7, 2019
Senators Mason Zastrow and Morgan Fritz listen during the Sept. 18 Student Government meeting in the Campanile Room. Student Government discusses various bills and legislation that affect Iowa State and the community.

[Photo] Student Government seats new senators and at-larges

October 2, 2019
Over the summer, I was given the chance to further explore my interest in photography and gave me the chance to develop my passion. 

Yamada: ‘We are visual people’

September 29, 2019
James Oliver, director of the student innovation center, leads a tour showing the progress of the new Student Innovation Center as of Sept. 17. The building is planned to open in January.

PHOTOS: Advanced look at student innovation center

September 19, 2019
OSTON headlined the maintenance shop on Sept. 18. It was the first time OSTON had performed in Iowa.

PHOTOS: Capital Soirée and OSTON in the M-Shop

September 18, 2019
Students and other fans made a huge turnout for ESPN College GameDay on Saturday Sept. 14 at Iowa State. Many different Iowa and Iowa State signs were scattered throughout the audience. 

PHOTOS: GameDay at Iowa State

September 15, 2019
The Ames Pridefest took place on 5th and Douglas on Saturday, Sept. 7. 

PHOTOS: Ames Pridefest

September 8, 2019
Max Frost performed in the Maintenance Shop on Saturday Sept.7.

PHOTOS: Max Frost in the M-Shop

September 8, 2019
The City of Ames held a ribbon cutting revealing the crosswalks at the intersection of 5th and Douglas with inclusive paintings.

PHOTOS: Ames reveals inclusive sidewalks

September 3, 2019

Line for David Dobrik

August 31, 2019
We the Kings, singers of punk hit Check Yes Juliet, performed in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union on Thursday. The band played a variety of songs including their top hits Check Yes Juliet and Sad Songs and covers such as The Middle by Jimmy Eat World.

PHOTOS: We The Kings at the Great Hall

August 30, 2019
Individuals stood on Central Campus waiting patiently to open their envelops and join their new chapters Aug. 22 during Bid Day held on Central Campus.

PHOTOS: Bid Day at Iowa State

August 25, 2019
Kids were given the change to run drills and make touchdowns during Victory Day on the MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium on Aug. 23. Victory Day gives local children with disabilities the opportunity to meet and play with members of the Iowa State football team.

PHOTOS: Football players and children participate in Victory Day

August 25, 2019
Classic Car Day showcased more than 60 classic cars from all over Iowa on June 9 at the Iowa Arboretum. 

PHOTOS: Classic Car Day

June 9, 2019
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand makes a campaign pitch during the Big Tent on the Prairie event at Alluvial Brewing on June 8. 

PHOTOS: Big Tent on the Prairie

June 8, 2019
All ages art painting is a segment featured in the 2019 Downtown Ames Art Walk. Artists Kristyn Borglum, Daniel Forrester, Shelby Mitchell and Reed Wu contributed their work for participants to paint. The event took place on June 7 at Main Street. 

PHOTOS: All Ages Art Paint

June 7, 2019
Presidential candidate, Tim Ryan, speaks at Ames Public Library on June 1. Ryan discusses his future plans for economy, environment and youth education.

PHOTOS: Presidential Candidate Tim Ryan at Ames Public Library

June 1, 2019
Memorial Day Progam took place on May 27 at the Ames City Auditorium. The event is open to the public and features patriotic music performance, patrotic readings and salute to the dead. 

PHOTOS: Memorial Day Program

May 27, 2019
ISU Alumni Center members host Memorial Day Ceremony on May 27. Attendees sang a remembrance song to the tune of The Bells of Iowa State during the ceremony. 

PHOTOS: Memorial Day Ceremony

May 27, 2019
Student and faculty members celebrate the academic and collegiate achievements of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, asexual and ally students during the 2019 Lavender Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, May 9. This ceremony has been a tradition at Iowa State since 1997.

PHOTOS: Lavender Graduation Ceremony

May 9, 2019
Iowa State senior Sally Woolpert gets ready to hit during the Iowa State vs Kansas game on May 3. The Cyclones defeated the Jayhawks 3-2.

PHOTOS: Iowa State wins against Kansas Softball 3-2

May 3, 2019
During dead week, Parks Library is definitely the busiest place on campus. Students filter in and out all day trying to utilize the last bit of time to study before finals.

PHOTOS: Dead Week at Parks Library

May 2, 2019
Doolittle Prairie is located less than 10 miles north of Ames, and is home to a variety of native flowers, prairie grass and wildlife. 

Iowa State researchers receive grant for prairie strips project

April 30, 2019
Unveiled, the first styled shoot at the Memorial Union took place on April 28. This photoshoot was done to promote the Memorial Union as a wedding venue for couples looking for a place to get married.

PHOTOS: Weddings on campus, Unveiled style shoot

April 28, 2019
Iowa State students and Ames residents gather at Cyclone Sports Complex on Friday, April 26 for Reggies Sleepout. Reggies Sleepout is named after Reggie Kelsey, a man who aged out of the foster care system in 2001 and found difficultly finding permanent housing before he was found dead in the Des Moines River three and a half months later. This event is to raise awareness and funding to support child and youth homelessness. The event features on-stage entertainment and a cardboard box building competition.

PHOTOS: Reggie’s Sleepout 2019

April 27, 2019
Parents and their children celebrate Easter by participating in an Easter egg hunt in Reiman Gardens on Saturday, April 20.

PHOTOS: Easter at Reiman Gardens

April 21, 2019
Presidential candidate, Kirsten Gillibrand, does a meet and greet at Stomping Grounds Cafe on Friday, April 19 where she delivered remarks and converses with event attendees.

PHOTOS: Presidential Candidate Kirsten Gillibrand Meet and Greet

April 19, 2019
Former Mexican President Vicente Fox delivers a lecture on the state of U.S.-Mexico relations Thursday, April 18 at Stephens Auditorium. Mexico -- were the best in the world, and we dont deserve what were receiving from the leader of this nation, Fox said. 

Former Mexican President speaks about immigration and NAFTA

April 18, 2019
An Earth Day Rally is held at the Free Speech Zone on Wednesday to promote the resolution recently passed by the Student Government in favor of renewable energy and the new 10-year plan put out by the Department of Sustainability.

PHOTOS: ISU Climate Reality hosts Earth Day Rally

April 17, 2019

Former president of Mexico to deliver lecture at Iowa State, faces mixed reactions

April 17, 2019
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University releases ‘acceptance boxes’ to newly admitted students at Iowa State

April 17, 2019
DIS leaders pose for a photo during the Destination Iowa State Kickoff event.

Orientation Guide: Tips from current Iowa State Students

April 16, 2019
Iowa State students perform the dance, Dabke at the 2019 International Food Festival. The International Student Council held their event in the South Ballroom of the Memorial Union on April 14.

Students experience culture, enjoy food at International Food Fair

April 14, 2019
Isa Cournoyer (left), Cueponi Espinoza (center) and Rebekah Bell (right) all received blessings from the elder, Alfred White Eyes.

Native American students honored at first-ever Native American graduation ceremony

April 14, 2019
Cyclone Voice, a singing competition that focuses on the vocal talents of Iowa State students, took place on Thursday night at Memorial Union. The event was hosted by 12-year-old country music star, Mason Ramsey. 

PHOTOS: Cyclone Voice hosted by Mason Ramsey

April 12, 2019
Terry Aguilar, Uber driver in Ames, drove us around campus while telling about his second job. He told us many details about the Uber service and what it takes to work for the company.

Police advice on Uber, Lyft safety

April 10, 2019
Carroll newspapers co-owner Doug Burns and reporter Jared Strong tells the story of how they defended a libel suit against the news organization and Strong. They spoke at the Greenlee School of Journalism and Mass Communications on Wednesday. The speech is a segment of the 2019 First Amendment Days celebrations. 

Truth wins: how one paper defended a libel claim

April 10, 2019
Kira Obolensky, a Mellon Foundation Playwright-in-Residence with Ten Thousand Things, talks about her work with her company and ways to create engaging stories. Im thinking about how my story is going to not just engage an audience, but hopefully trance them or move them, said Obolensky. The Stories We Tell and Why We Tell Them lecture was held in the Pioneer Room in the Memorial Union on April 8. 

Playwright discusses storytelling process

April 9, 2019
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DACA supporters take to campus for 2nd annual 5K fundraiser

April 7, 2019
Kira Obolensky, a Mellon Foundation playwright-in-residence with award winning theatre n Minneapolis, will discuss storytelling in theatre on Monday night.

Playwright to discuss storytelling, previous works

April 7, 2019
Block and Bridles annual Animal Learning Day is a free, educational and family-friendly event open to the public. Attendees can learn about animal agriculture and enjoy free food. There are also activities like cow milking, face painting and slime making for attendees of all ages. This years event took place on April 6 at Jeff & Deb Hansen Agriculture Student Learning Center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

PHOTOS: 2019 Animal Learning Day

April 6, 2019
Anton Treuer gives a lecture based in part on one of his 14 books, “Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians But Were Afraid to Ask.”

Author speaks about frequent questions regarding Native Americans

April 4, 2019
Former Rep. Beto O’Rourke, D-Texas, was welcomed by a full house of supporters when he came to speak April 3 at the M-Shop. ORourke is one of 19 Democratic candidates still running in the 2020 presidential race.

PHOTOS: 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, Beto O’Rourke visits Iowa State

April 3, 2019
Janis Terpenny from Pennsylvania State University is one of the finalists for the next Dean of Engineering. Terpenny says “What I like to do with an organization is advocate for everyone to find their passion.” She plans on looking for opportunities to challenge and advance engineering at Iowa State. She spoke on Monday March 4 in Howe Hall at 2 p.m.

Open forums for next engineering dean conclude

April 3, 2019
Brian Luke Seaward offers suggestions for how to improve the quality of ones sleep during his lecture Rest, Resiliency, and the Art of Digital Detox. The lecture was held Tuesday in the Sun Room of the Memorial Union.

Lecturer shares how to get a good night’s sleep

April 2, 2019
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Native American author set to educate attendees on Native American people and culture

April 1, 2019
Using a drum and chanting, Haitian songs were performed at Haitian Culture night in the Memorial Union. The event was hosted by ExerCYse is Medicine.

Haitian cultural night raises money for Wings of Hope

April 1, 2019
Global Gala is an annual celebration of diversity. This event allows several student organizations to showcase their cultural heritage through dance, music and fashion shows. The event took place on Friday, March 29 at the Great Hall of Memorial Union. 

PHOTOS: Global Gala 2019

March 29, 2019
First Date is a musical comedy that portrays a blind date between Aaron, played by Lincoln Klopfenstein, a junior in music, and serial romancer Casey, played by Rachel Ward, a sophomore in performing arts. The crew has its final dress rehearsal on Wednesday night.

PHOTOS: First Date Dress Rehearsal

March 27, 2019
W. Samuel Easterling a Montague-Betts Professor of Structural Steel Design and Department Head is one of many looking for the spot as the next dean of the College of Engineering. Easterling said people are very important, not only students but faculty as well. “People are the core, they are our most valuable asset and key to success,” Easterling said. Easterling spoke in the Alliant Energy-Lee Liu Auditorium at 2 p.m. Monday March 25.

College of Engineering Dean Search continues With Easterling’s open forum

March 25, 2019
Bed bugs feed on human blood, causing rashes, allergies, sleep loss, itching and anxiety. 

Researchers Study New Policy to Prevent Bed Bug Infestations

March 24, 2019
The Climate Reality Campus Corps at Iowa State hosted a youth climate strike and rally March 15 at the Agora on campus. The group marched to the ISU Power Plant, which is the coal/natural gas power plant providing almost all of the energy used on campus, with the rest being electricity purchased from outside campus. 

PHOTOS: Youth Climate Strike and Rally

March 15, 2019
The Maintenance Shop hosted a concert on Thursday night, March 14. Des Moines Folk Americana duo Harper and Lee started the night with a couple of songs, including People in the Street which will be featured in their new EP, and a portion of the proceeds will go towards helping homeless people. 

PHOTOS: The Way Down Wanderers at the M-Shop

March 15, 2019
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Events: Iowa State recognizes Mental Health Awareness week

March 11, 2019
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