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BREAKING: Chicago man charged with attempted murder in Ames shooting

BREAKING: Chicago man charged with attempted murder in Ames shooting

Brayton Kohl and Cleo Westin
November 20, 2024
BREAKING: Three injured in west Ames stabbing, suspect at large

BREAKING: Three injured in west Ames stabbing, suspect at large

Cleo Westin, Editor in Chief
November 9, 2024
Trump wins Iowa and nears victory, Story County reports 0% of votes

Trump wins Iowa and nears victory, Story County reports 0% of votes

Cleo Westin and Claire Cosier
November 6, 2024
BREAKING: Man found dead in parking lot near downtown Ames

BREAKING: Man found dead in parking lot near downtown Ames

Cleo Westin, Editor in Chief
November 4, 2024
ISUPD vehicle, Aug. 24, 2024, in Ames, Iowa.

ISUPD terminates sergeant, lieutenant resigns following multiple policy violations

Cleo Westin, Editor in chief
October 3, 2024
Senior Vice President and Provost Jason Keith writes in their notebook during the Board of Regents meeting at the Alumni Center on Sept. 19, 2024.

Iowa State President Wendy Wintersteen speaks during an Iowa Board of Regents meeting at the Alumni Center on Sept. 19, 2024.

Regents Nancy Dunkel (left), Jim Lindenmayer (center) and Robert Cramer (right) watch Iowa State President Wendy Wintersteen speak during an Iowa Board of Regents meeting at the Alumni Center on Sept. 19, 2024.

Iowa State President Wendy Wintersteen speaks during an Iowa Board of Regents meeting at the Alumni Center on Sept. 19, 2024.

[Photo] Regents approve measures without discussion, Wintersteen provides update

September 19, 2024
Regent Sherry Bates, president of the Iowa Board of Regents, speaks during the board's meeting at the Alumni Center on Sept. 19, 2024.

Iowa State President Wendy Wintersteen watches the faculty presentation during an Iowa Board of Regents meeting at the Alumni Center on Sept. 19, 2024.

Matt Darr, a professor of agricultural and biosystems engineering, gives a presentation titled "Digital Innovation Powers the Future of Iowa Farming," during the Board of Regents meeting at the Alumni Center on Sept. 19, 2024.

Senior Vice President and Provost Jason Keith (left), President Wendy Wintersteen (center) and Senior Vice President Operations and Finance Sean Reeder (right) at the Board of Regents meeting on Sept. 19, 2024.

[Photo] Board of Regents to focus on DEI: Multicultural Student Success, LGBTQIA+ Center affected

November 5, 2024
Iowa Board of Regents Board Counsel Aimee Claeys (left) listens after introducing Iowa State's presenters on Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Prevention Training. Associate General Counsel Brett Lohoefener (center) and Equal Opportunity Director and Title IX Coordinator Mary Howell Sirna, at the Alumni Center on Sept. 19, 2024.

A storefront at Ames Pridefest on Sept. 30, 2023.

[Photo] Ames Pride holds annual Pridefest

Chris Aukes, Diversity Editor
September 15, 2024
BREAKING: Excessive heat warning until 8 p.m., Ames issues 'peak alert' for energy demand

BREAKING: Excessive heat warning until 8 p.m., Ames issues ‘peak alert’ for energy demand

Cleo Westin, Editor in Chief
August 26, 2024
A headshot of the Iowa State Daily 2024-25 academic year Editor-in-Chief Cleo Westin on Aug. 23, 2024.

Letter from the editor: Welcome to campus, we need your help

Cleo Westin, Editor in Chief
August 25, 2024
Members of the Faculty Senate raise their hands for a vote during the meeting in the Memorial Union Sun Room on March 19, 2024.

Faculty Senate advises College of Human Sciences renaming

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
May 8, 2024
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) before her meeting on Feb. 23 in Boone, IA

Ernst to host second annual Entrepreneur Expo at Iowa State

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
April 30, 2024
A faculty member helps a student as they try out Workday at the Workday Mock Semester at the Durham Testing Center on Feb. 1, 2024.

University leaders explain transition from AccessPlus to Workday

Mackenzie Bodell and Cleo Westin
April 29, 2024
FTC Chair Lina Khan speaking to the audience at a listening session in Nevada, Iowa, on April 20, 2024.

‘The referee in the ballgame’: FTC Chair attends listening session on Koch acquisition of Iowa Fertilizer Company

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
April 21, 2024
Iowa State named lead institution for DOE cybersecurity center

Iowa State named lead institution for DOE cybersecurity center

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
April 15, 2024
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during his Iowa Assembly at the Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines on Saturday, April 13, 2024.

RFK Jr. claims Iowa ballot access during ‘Iowa Assembly’ event

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
April 14, 2024
A picture from the city of Ames Facebook of the soon to be built Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center

Aquatic center groundbreaking, ‘Stash the Trash’ among upcoming city events

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
April 11, 2024
UPDATE: Ames Police arrest 16-year-old in stabbing that sent victim to hospital

UPDATE: Ames Police arrest 16-year-old in stabbing that sent victim to hospital

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
April 6, 2024
BREAKING: Sexual assault reported in Frederiksen Court

BREAKING: Sexual assault reported in Frederiksen Court

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
April 6, 2024
Road work sign located on Lincoln Way and North Franklin Avenue on April 1, 2024.

Lincoln Way, Interstate on-ramp closures

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
April 1, 2024
Beardshear Hall pictured from the east side of the Campanile on Jan. 17, 2023.

StuGov unveils presidential, Senate election results with estimated 12% turnout rate

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
March 25, 2024
BREAKING: “Undisclosed number” of firearms stolen from Ames Theisen’s

BREAKING: “Undisclosed number” of firearms stolen from Ames Theisen’s

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
March 12, 2024
Hursh, Margrett win StuGov presidential election according to preliminary results

Hursh, Margrett win StuGov presidential election according to preliminary results

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
March 8, 2024
Former President Donald Trump stands at the podium of the 2023 Iowa GOP Lincoln Dinner on July 28, 2023.

Déjà vu: Biden vs. Trump rematch set after Super Tuesday

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
March 6, 2024
Former Vice President Joe Biden visited Iowa State on Dec. 4, 2019 as part of his eight-day "No Malarkey!" bus tour.

Biden wins first-ever mail-in Iowa Democratic Caucus

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
March 5, 2024
Completed in 1898, the Campanile is a memorial to Margaret Stanton, the first Dean of Women. Sept. 19, 2023.

Everything you need to know about the 2024 StuGov election Tuesday and Wednesday

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
March 4, 2024
Self provided photos of Jennifer Holliday with Sydney Jones and Martin Hursh and Quinn Margrett.

Get to know the candidates running for StuGov’s highest office

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
March 3, 2024
Self provided photos of Kolton Eisma (top left), Jonathon Te Slaa (top middle), Arjun Patel (top right), Alexandra Momaney (bottom left), Ethan Rollinger (bottom middle) and Asray Gopa (bottom right).

Meet the six candidates running for 11 UROC seats in StuGov

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
March 3, 2024
A self provided photo of Evan Martinez (left) and a LinkedIn photo of Justin Moran (right).

Meet the two candidates running for three LAS seats in StuGov

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
March 3, 2024
Pictures of Student Government Speaker Alex Cecil (left) and Vice Speaker Hannah Everhart (right) on the election's page of the Student Government website.

StuGov speaker, vice speaker running to represent CALS

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
March 3, 2024
Prosecutors file dismissal for remaining ISU gambling cases, athletes allegedly excessively tracked

Prosecutors file dismissal for remaining ISU gambling cases, athletes allegedly excessively tracked

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
March 1, 2024
Student Government Sen. Hunter Schneider currently represents the Interfraternity Council and is the only candidate running to hold that seat in 2024. The photo was provided by the candidate.

Schneider set to continue IFC representation in StuGov

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
February 29, 2024
Student Government Sen. Josie Pursley is running for reelection of the CPC seat within the Senate. The photo was provided by the candidate.

Pursley seeking reelection for CPC senator spot in StuGov

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
February 28, 2024
GPSS President Christine Cain talking to the crowd for the Feb. 26, 2024, Senate meeting in the Memorial Union's Campanile Room.

‘We’re not powerless’: GPSS discusses workplace dynamics and mental health resources

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
February 26, 2024
Noah Kammeyer, a freshman in political science, is running for one of the Inter-Residence Hall Association (IRHA) seats in the Iowa State Student Government Senate. The photo was provided by the candidate.

IRHA sees one candidate despite additional seat apportionment

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
February 26, 2024
The two candidates running to represent the College of Engineering in the Student Government Senate are Lucky Onyekwelu-Udoka and Student Government Sen. İsmet Açıkgöz. The candidates provided their photos.

Meet the candidates running to represent the College of Engineering in StuGov

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
February 25, 2024
Erik Rolwes, a sophomore in industrial design, is running unopposed for the only StuGov seat representing the College of Design. The photo was provided by Rolwes.

Rolwes running to represent College of Design after write-in tie in 2023

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
February 25, 2024
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) listens to a question from an attendee of her town hall in Boone on Feb 23, 2024.

Ernst talks immigration, telework and more at Boone town hall

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
February 23, 2024
Lauren Vierregger, a freshman in agronomy, is running to represent Frederiksen Court in the Iowa State Student Government Senate. The photo was provided by Vierregger.

Lone Frederiksen Court candidate Vierregger looks to keep momentum if elected

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
February 22, 2024
Sen. Sydney Jones (left) and Vice President Quinn Margrett (right) participate in the Iowa State Student Government Vice Presidential Debate on Feb. 6, 2024

StuGov Election Commission changes rule, will share questions with candidates prior to presidential debate

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
February 19, 2024
Ames Mayor John Haila listens to a presentation during City Council Meeting, Nov. 28, 2023.

City council approves budget, new animal shelter could break ground in 2026

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
February 13, 2024
A screenshot of the FarmHouse Fraternity on Ash Avenue in Ames taken on July 19, 2023.

Final FarmHouse defendant sentenced in sex extortion case

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
February 12, 2024
Ames Mayor John Haila listens to a presentation during the Ames City Council meeting on Feb. 6, 2023 at Ames City Hall.

Four more department presentations continue week of council budget meetings

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
February 8, 2024
Ames Mayor John Haila listens to a presentation during City Council Meeting, Nov. 28, 2023.

Ames City Council looks over final draft budget, utility rates

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
February 2, 2024
A pamphlet from the SAFE Bar Network during one of their bystander training sessions at London Underground in Downtown Ames on Jan. 30, 2024.

Ames to become most dense SAFE Bar Network-certified city

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
January 30, 2024
GPSS Vice President Eddie Mahoney talks about the ISU PD incident during their meeting at the Memorial Union on Jan. 29, 2024.

GPSS provides updates: ISUPD advisory board, graduate student union vote

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
January 29, 2024
The panel of Ames community leaders at the annual State of the Ames Community meeting on Jan. 26, 2024.

Local leaders discuss DEI, budgets in the State of the Ames Community

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
January 26, 2024
A screenshot from an ISUPD dash cam after Dariq Myles is lifted up by an ISUPD Officer Frankie Contreras during a traffic stop on Aug. 12, 2023. Alongside it is an image provided by Myles that shows the stitches he received in his shoulder as a result of his injuries.

ISUPD video shows officer injuring student during August traffic stop

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
January 25, 2024
Martin Hursh the finance director for Student Government talks to the senators in the Memorial Union on Jan 23

StuGov meeting ‘very, very uncomfortable’ amid tense discussions

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
January 24, 2024
Ames City Council Member Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen laughs during City Council Meeting, Nov. 28, 2023.

Ames City Council approves late April Campustown cattle show

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
January 23, 2024
Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron Desantis sits and reads a program before the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames.

DeSantis drops out despite having his ‘ticket punched out of Iowa’

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
January 21, 2024
Graduate Senator Edward "Eddie" Mahoney sits and listens to the nominees elected for Speaker of the Senate answer questions from other senators during the Student Senate meeting in the Memorial Union Campanile Room Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

StuGov election dates announced, vice speaker vacancy filled

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
January 17, 2024
Ames City Manager Steven Schainker listens to a concerned citizen on Jan. 24.

Nearly $300 million budgeted in Ames’ five-year capital improvements plan

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
January 17, 2024
A clear bag is brought around the Campanile room during the ballot collection of the 2024 Iowa Republican Caucus, Memorial Union, Jan. 15, 2024.

Iowa Caucus results: Trump wins majority, Ramaswamy drops out

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
January 16, 2024
Former President Donald Trump looks at the crowd before speaking at the Iowa GOP Lincoln Dinner at HyVee Hall in Des Moines, Iowa, on July 28, 2023.

State of the race: Trump up big in Iowa poll, possible record cold caucus

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
January 15, 2024
Ames hosts two visits from presidential candidates one day away from the Iowa Caucuses on Jan. 14, 2024. Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy speaks at an event at Sweet Caroline's and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley speaks at Jethro's.

Presidential hopefuls make final stops in Ames

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
January 14, 2024
The Ames City Auditorium is located in downtown Ames at 520 6th St. 

Iowa Caucuses to conflict with Ames and Story County’s MLK Day celebration

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
January 12, 2024
Iowa State to partially close; hold virtual classes Tuesday

Iowa State to partially close; hold virtual classes Tuesday

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
January 12, 2024
Family Leader CEO Bob Vander Plaats stands next to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis at a news gaggle following a campaign rally at Jethro’s in Ames on Jan. 11, 2023.

Three protesters interrupt DeSantis rally in Ames; one tackled on stage

Cleo Westin, Politics editor
January 11, 2024
Ames City Council Member Tim Gartin speaks during City Council Meeting, Nov. 28, 2023.

Ames City Council unveils initial steps in Climate Action Plan

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
January 10, 2024
FBI joins search for missing Ames 5-year-old

FBI joins search for missing Ames 5-year-old

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
January 3, 2024
Ames City Council Member Tim Gartin speaks during City Council Meeting, Nov. 28, 2023.

Ames City Council reaffirms decision to remove downtown brick piers

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
December 20, 2023
Former U.N. Ambassador and South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley takes a photo with Nevada Mayor and Story County GOP Chair Brett Barker, who endorsed her during a campaign stop at the Story County fairgrounds community center on Dec. 18, 2023.

Nikki Haley makes campaign stop in Nevada, receives endorsement from mayor

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
December 18, 2023
Iowa state capitol, located at 1007 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50319 on May, 3, 2023.

ISU Dems reverse disaffiliation decision

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
December 15, 2023
Members of the Faculty Senate listen to the meeting agenda at the Memorial Union on Oct. 10, 2023.

Faculty Senate talk immediate access flat fee, DEI

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
December 12, 2023
One inactive fraternity member sentenced, another sees case dismissed in alleged FarmHouse armed sex extortion

One inactive fraternity member sentenced, another sees case dismissed in alleged FarmHouse armed sex extortion

Cleo Westin, Politics Editor
December 10, 2023
Beardshear Hall, Nov. 7, 2023.

Board of Regents releases DEI recommendation report

Cleo Westin, Ella Slade, and Jay Waagmeester
November 7, 2023
Iowa state capitol, located at 1007 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50319 on May, 3, 2023.

ISU Dems cut ties with Iowa Democratic Party

Cleo Westin, Senior Reporter
November 2, 2023
The Graduate and Professional Student Senate meet on the last Monday of the month.

Iowa, UNI StuGovs “very cautious” to join resolution supporting DEI

Cleo Westin, Senior Reporter
October 30, 2023
Ames Mayor John Haila answers a question from Vice Speaker Brandon Kamstra during their joint meeting on Oct. 25, 2023.

[Photo] StuGov and Ames City Council members discuss 801 Day

October 25, 2023
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy speaks to event attendees during his campaign stop at the Ames Pizza Ranch on Oct. 23, 2023.

Vivek Ramaswamy talks World War III, corruption, at Ames Pizza Ranch

Cleo Westin, Senior Reporter
October 23, 2023
Emily Roberts talking about mental health and advocating during the Student Government presidential debate on Feb 21, 2023.

Resigned president enrolls at North Dakota, StuGov declines to comment

Cleo Westin, Senior Reporter
October 9, 2023
ISU defensive end DeShawn Hanika hugs quarterback Hunter Dekkers after a touchdown at the ISU v Ohio football game on Sept. 17, 2022.

An update on gambling cases against Iowa State athletes

Cleo Westin, Senior Reporter
October 3, 2023
Mike Pence speaks virutally from Georgetown University to Iowa State students in the Memeorial Union on Oct. 3, 2023.

[Photo] Former VP Mike Pence joins students to discuss foreign policy

Eleanor Chalstrom, Managing Editor
October 3, 2023
Catt Hall, a collective for liberal art services on central campus was built in 1883. The building was renovated in 1995 after being placed under the National Register of Historic Places. 2224 Osborn Dr, Ames, Iowa, Aug. 31, 2023.

Public comment encouraged after initial vote indicates Catt’s name remains on campus building

Cleo Westin, Senior Reporter
August 31, 2023
The fire at the power plant took place in the morning hours and no one was injured.

BREAKING: Fire at power plant pushes ISU classes online

Eleanor Chalstrom, Cleo Westin, and Andrew Harrington
August 24, 2023
The special election will feature Ward 1 Rep. Gloria Betcher (left), Ward 3 Rep. Anita Rollins (middle) and At-Large Rep. Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen.

City Council Carousel: Members Swap Seats, Spark Special Elections

Cleo Westin, Senior Reporter
August 21, 2023
Ames resident Dylan Kline demonstrates to the Ames City Council what a ten-foot vegetation clearance would look like using measuring tape.

First reading of the Ames property maintenance code approved 4-1

Cleo Westin, News Editor
August 8, 2023
Story County Supervisor Linda Murken and Mayor John Haila listen attentively durring an Ames City Council meeting on Jan. 24.

Ames Area officials become first in 20-year history to table traffic study

Cleo Westin, News Editor
August 7, 2023
BREAKING: Student Body President Emily Roberts resigns

BREAKING: Student Body President Emily Roberts resigns

Cleo Westin, News Editor
August 7, 2023
Ward 2 Rep. Tim Gartin listens to a presentation on Jan. 24.

Gartin pivots and decides to run for reelection

Cleo Westin, News Editor
August 2, 2023
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