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Mayor John Halia and At-Large Representative Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen listen during a City Council meeting on Jan. 16, 2018.

Second rental ordinance worskhop takes place

Chris Anderson
March 21, 2018
Mayor John Halia and At-Large Representative Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen listen during a City Council meeting on Jan. 16, 2018.

Upcoming rental ordinance workshop seeks to address existing issues in ordinance

Chris Anderson
March 19, 2018
Mayor John Halia and At-Large Representative Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen listen during a City Council meeting on Jan. 16, 2018.

Council looks at improving safety along Lincoln Way

Chris Anderson
February 27, 2018
Mayor John Halia and At-Large Representative Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen listen during a City Council meeting on Jan. 16, 2018.

City Council makes progress on addressing issues in rental ordinance

Chris Anderson
February 21, 2018
233 Sheldon Ave is a 26-unit house where occupants rent by the room.

Complexities in code: Council to host workshop on recently adopted occupancy ordinance

Chris Anderson and Willa Colville, Willa.Colville@Iowastatedaily,Con
February 19, 2018
Nate Boulton held a meet and greet with Ames voters at Cafe Diem. He told voters they were in a fight for the soul of our state.

Boulton’s labor background drives his gubernatorial campaign

Chris Anderson
February 14, 2018
Ward Two Representative Tim Gartin speaks to representatives from the Ames Airport after John Joiner Spoke about lengthening the runway which would allow larger jets to land. This proposed improvement follows a request from several Big 12 teams which operate their own jets, but must currently land in Des Moines and drive to Ames due to runway length requirements.

City Council wraps up budget hearings

Chris Anderson
February 13, 2018
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently submitted an op-ed to The New York Times that pleading caution with U.S. intervention in Syria. Columnist Michael Glawe sees hidden motives within Putin’s piece as Russia hopes to protect its interests in Syria.

US, Russian politics dance around Olympics

Chris Anderson
February 7, 2018
Now-President Donald Trump speaks to the crowd about then-Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clintons emails on Sep. 13, 2016 in Clive, Iowa.

State of the Union Draws Mixed Reactions

Chris Anderson
February 1, 2018

Government Shutdown Highlights issues in US Governance

Chris Anderson
January 24, 2018
Mayor John Halia and At-Large Representative Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen listen during a City Council meeting on Jan. 16, 2018.

City debates development of affordable housing

Chris Anderson
January 23, 2018
Demonstrators hold signs in front of the Neal Smith Federal Building for the Iowans Need Your Help: Rally To Support Dreamers and TPS Holders on Dec. 1, 2017. About 50 people attended the event.

Judge blocks Trump efforts to rescind DACA

Chris Anderson
January 10, 2018
City Council approves housing ordinance; discusses development of old Crawford School

City Council approves housing ordinance; discusses development of old Crawford School

Chris Anderson
January 9, 2018

King Tweets “Diversity is not our strength”

Chris Anderson
December 8, 2017
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Activists in Ames are fighting for net neutrality

Chris Anderson
December 6, 2017
Mayor Ann Campbell starts off 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.

Council Discusses Tax Breaks for Greek Houses; Climate Change Goals

Chris Anderson
November 28, 2017
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‘Lean in’: Women take leadership in Iowa

Danielle Gehr and Chris Anderson
November 25, 2017
Students are being targeted to register early to vote in the elections in November. Because the voting lines can get long, it can discourage students from casting their votes. GSB Senators and the Ames League of Women Voters stress the importance of college votes.

League of Women Voters Seeks to Inform on New Voter Laws

Chris Anderson
November 16, 2017

A Look at IRHA Bylaws

Chris Anderson
November 12, 2017
Adam Wood of Toole Design Group speaks with citizens at the Complete Streets Open House. The city of Ames is collaborating with Toole Design Group to draft the complete streets plan.

City Holds Open House on Complete Streets Plan

Chris Anderson
November 2, 2017
Councilman Tim Gartin questions Ames citizens asking for permission to hold a concert on Main st. during a meeting on March 7.

Ames City Council appoints new city attorney

Chris Anderson
November 1, 2017
Martin Luther

500 years pass since the Protestant Reformation

Chris Anderson
October 31, 2017

Pen pals: NRHH gives back to community

Chris Anderson
October 24, 2017
The Inter-Residence Hall Association debates over a Leadership Funds transfer on March 9. The bill passed.

IRHA Holds Fall Fest, Looks at New ISU Dining Changes

Chris Anderson
October 19, 2017

Supreme Court Case Could Change How Districts in the US are Drawn

Chris Anderson
October 11, 2017
Public historian Mark Barron concludes Catt Halls name should be changed after examining the multi-faceted argument concerning Carrie Chapman Catt. 

A Look at Gender Representation Nationally and in the Community

Chris Anderson
September 20, 2017

Leann Jacobsen focuses on small town Iowa in campaign

Chris Anderson
September 8, 2017
IRHA vice president Wyatt Scheu listens to student government vice president candidate Rachael Barnes answer a question posed by a member of the IRHA during their meeting on March 2. 

IRHA looks at improving student outreach

Chris Anderson
August 31, 2017

Update on Lincoln Way Corridor Plan

Chris Anderson
August 18, 2017
Sanders warned the crowd of threats to American Democracy. He spoke of the rising influence of money in politics and threats to healthcare availability.

What does resistance in Trump’s America look like?

Chris Anderson
July 15, 2017
New candidate vows to fight for Forgotten Iowa

New candidate vows to fight for “Forgotten Iowa”

Chris Anderson
May 16, 2017

Nate Boulton hosts meet and greet with Ames voters

Chris Anderson
May 7, 2017
Gov. Terry Branstad gives a two thumbs up at the second annual Roast and Ride at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Branstad spoke very fondly of senator Joni Ernst, saying that [Ernst] is taking DC by storm, and making them squeal. 

Iowa Gov. Branstad’s performance at hearing called outstanding

Chris Anderson
May 2, 2017
Future Student liaison Robert Bingham, Kody Olson, and recently appointed member of Ames Transit board Juan Bibiloni at Tuesday nights city council meeting.

City Council appoints two to Ames Transit Board

Chris Anderson
April 25, 2017
City Council meets to discuss the problems the city faces in order to keep residents happy.

David Martin seeks to act as voice of community on city council

Chris Anderson
April 19, 2017
Students and Ames community members may experience changes to Lincoln Way in the coming future. 

A closer look at the recently adopted Lincoln Way Corridor Plan

Chris Anderson
April 12, 2017
Mayor Ann Campbell listens to Grubers presentation on zoning issues in West Ames Jan. 24.

Ames City Council adopts Lincoln Way Corridor Plan as advisory document

Chris Anderson
April 11, 2017
Cupcakes were available for students to grab for the Start By Believing campaign in the Agora on April 5. The Start By Believing campaign is to bring awareness to the topic of sexual assault. 

Start by Believing day hosted by ISU Police

Chris Anderson
April 5, 2017
Dirk Deam, a political science professor at Iowa State, is “testing the waters” to see if there could be any support in running for Iowa’s fourth district seat in Congress. 

Iowa State professor Dirk Deam seeks to provide true representation to 4th District

Chris Anderson
April 4, 2017
Kim Weaver is running to unseat Iowa 4th district incumbent Steve King.

Weaver seeks to challenge King a second time

Chris Anderson
April 4, 2017
Ann Campbell, mayor of Ames, looks at a projection of possible new bike lanes on Sept. 20. The big focus of the Sept. 20 meeting was where new bike lanes would be installed south of Iowa State University.

City Council approves improvements to South Duff

Chris Anderson
March 28, 2017
Mayor Ann Campbell and City Councilman Tim Gartin serve soup to attendees at the Scoop A Soup event Nov. 17, 2015, at City Hall. The event took place in conjunction with National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.

People in Ames in need of a place to stay

Chris Anderson
March 23, 2017
Peter Orazem considers a request from the Ames Bicycle Coalition for more bicycle friendly roads around Ames.

Orazem plans retirement from city council, leaves legacy of economic revitalization

Chris Anderson
March 22, 2017
City Council member Gloria Betcher at a city council meeting on Feb 28.

City Council hosts workshops to discuss internet service, public spaces in Campustown

Chris Anderson
March 21, 2017
Cubers compete at Iowa State Spring 2017 Rubix Cube tournament.

Cubers come to Ames to compete

Chris Anderson
March 18, 2017

ISU Student Action campaigns against injustice on campus

Chris Anderson
March 9, 2017
Councilman Tim Gartin questions Ames citizens asking for permission to hold a concert on Main st. during a meeting on March 7.

City Council grants requests to hold events on Main Street

Chris Anderson
March 7, 2017

O’Malley comes to Ames to rally Story Couny Dems, Weaver announces candidacy

Chris Anderson
March 5, 2017

Public weighs in on proposed CyRide changes

Chris Anderson
March 2, 2017
City Council members Tim Gartin and Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen at a city council meeting on Feb 28.

City creates campus and community commission, moves to host concert on Cy-Hawk weekend

Chris Anderson
February 28, 2017
Student Government presidential candidates Conner Tillo and Cody West square off for the first and only debate Feb. 23.  

Student Government presidential candidates square off in first debate

Chris Anderson
February 23, 2017
City council members discuss the proposed budget for 2017/2018 fiscal year.

City Council approves budget for next fiscal year

Chris Anderson
February 14, 2017
Betsy Devos

Iowans speak out over state of education

Chris Anderson
February 13, 2017
Ames city council reviews the proposed budget before voting next week.

City Council discusses proposed budget, CyRide

Chris Anderson
February 9, 2017
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Combatting misinformation in a world of alternative facts

Chris Anderson
January 31, 2017
Charlotte Evans, an applicant for the new Iowa State University Chief of Police, speaks to an audience during the open forum on Jan. 25. The forum was held in the Oak Room of the Memorial Union. 

Police chief candidate shares her view of 21st century law enforcement

Chris Anderson
January 25, 2017
President-elect Donald Trump smiles as he takes the stage during a rally as part of his USA Thank You Tour, in Des Moines during the evening of Dec. 8. Trump spoke about the general election, how he would repeal Obamacare, bring jobs back to the US, and reform care for veterans. 

Trump inherits a polarized nation

Chris Anderson
January 19, 2017
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Kaufmann cuts back on controversial ‘Suck It Up, Buttercup’ bill

Chris Anderson
January 16, 2017
Gov. Branstad attended the final Iowa State basketball game at Hilton Coliseum on Feb. 29. ISU won 58-50 against Oklahoma State.

Branstad proposes budget cuts within Iowa higher education

Danielle Gehr and Chris Anderson
January 10, 2017

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