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A biker puts both fists in the air along Mortensen Road.

Photos: “One L of a Ride” RAGBRAI riders head to Des Moines after camping in Ames

Cleo Westin, News Editor
July 26, 2023
Riders go around the Jack Trice Stadium with Juicy Wiggle playing.

Photos: RAGBRAI brings tens of thousands of cyclists through Ames

Cleo Westin and Christian Royston
July 25, 2023
Bikers ride past a temporary stop light at the intersection of Mortensen Road and Coconino Road.

[Photo] RAGBRAI traffic conflicts with nearly 500 residents from The Social moving out

Nicole Hasek, Editor-in-Chief
July 25, 2023
RAGBRAI participant sets up his tent in the reserved sport for Bicyclists of Iowa City in 2018.

Iowa State planning for “business as usual” during RAGBRAI stop

Cleo Westin, News Editor
July 24, 2023
RAGBRAI participant sets up his tent in a campground located across from Hilton Coliseum in 2018.

What to know for RAGBRAI’s overnight stop in Ames

Cleo Westin, News Editor
July 19, 2023
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.

Initial property maintenance code approval postponed

Cleo Westin, News Editor
July 19, 2023
Protestors hold signs that read, "I stand with Planned Parenthood," and "Love, Respect, Equality," during the Women's March in Des Moines. Signs and speakers highlighted a variety of issues including LGBTQ+ rights, women’s healthcare and President Trump’s cabinet choices.

Breaking: Iowa’s “fetal heartbeat” bill temporarily blocked

Cleo Westin, News Editor
July 17, 2023
Kim Reynolds is expected to sign a bill banning abortions after six weeks on Friday.

Iowa bans abortion after six weeks

Cleo Westin, News Editor
July 11, 2023
Ames City Council meeting on Jan. 24.

Ames Main Street RAGBRAI requests approved

Cleo Westin, News Editor
July 11, 2023
Asa Hutchinson speaks with Nevada, Iowa residents at Farm Grounds coffee shop.

Former Arkansas Governor makes presidential campaign pitch in Nevada

Cleo Westin, News Editor
July 11, 2023
SCOTUS strikes down student loan forgiveness program

SCOTUS strikes down student loan forgiveness program

Cleo Westin, News Editor
July 3, 2023
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack’s visit to Iowa is part of President Joe Biden’s Invest in America tour, which features eight cabinet members making a combined 20 stops.

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack makes grant announcements in Des Moines 

Cleo Westin, News Reporter
June 29, 2023
An email of the recent phishing scam threatening termination of the user’s Office 365 account

“YOUR ACCOUNT IS AT RISK,” email phishing scam targets Iowa State

Cleo Westin, News Editor
June 28, 2023
City council meetings can be viewed on the AmesTelevision YouTube channel.

Initial property maintenance code approved

Cleo Westin, News Editor
June 27, 2023
Parking tickets can now be paid online through their website, but just like the old system, after 30 days the ticket will be added to the U-Bill on AccessPlus.

ISU Parking Division makes switch to virtual permits

Cleo Westin, News Editor
June 21, 2023
Ward 1 Rep. Gloria Betcher, Ward 2 Rep. Tim Gartin, Ward 3 Rep. Anita Rollins and City Manager Steve Schainker during an Ames City Council meeting on May 10.

Ames City Council directs staff on property maintenance enforcement

Cleo Westin, News Editor
June 21, 2023
The Ames City Council's Climate Action Plan is a framework and action plan that outlines the guiding principles and resulting action plan needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Ames, according to the city's website.

Ames accepts Climate Action Plan, settles with Outlaws for liquor license

Cleo Westin, News Editor
June 13, 2023
Breaking: Former ISU football player sentenced in assault on Iowa basketball player

Breaking: Former ISU football player sentenced in assault on Iowa basketball player

Cleo Westin, News Editor
June 6, 2023
Big Wigs owner and entertainer Vanessa Taylor performing at their final drag show.

Big Wigs holds final drag show before permanently closing next week

Cleo Westin, News Editor
May 28, 2023
City council meetings can be viewed on the AmesTelevision YouTube channel.

Council approves alcohol sales at Ames City Auditorium

Cleo Westin, News Editor
May 23, 2023
Ames community members share budget concerns to school board

Ames community members share budget concerns to school board

Cleo Westin, News Editor
May 23, 2023
Three ISU fraternity members arrested for allegedly extorting someone for sex

Three ISU fraternity members arrested for allegedly extorting someone for sex

Cleo Westin, News Editor
May 19, 2023
Recycling trash cans are placed all over campus are part of the LIVE GREEN! initiative at Iowa State.

Ames City Council explores future of trash hauling

Cleo Westin, News Editor
May 16, 2023
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Iowa Rep. Randy Feenstra at the third annual Feenstra Family Picnic.

DeSantis, Iowa Republicans grill “woke-ism” at Feenstra Family Picnic

Cleo Westin, News Editor
May 13, 2023
Ward 2 Rep. Tim Gartin listens to a presentation on Jan. 24.

Ames City Council approves RAGBRAI road closures

Cleo Westin, Politics Reporter
May 10, 2023
The community conversation on mental health, titled Navigating Mental Health/Substance Use Systems, was hosted at the Ames Public Library May 2.

Community conversation focuses on mental health, substance use

Cleo Westin, Politics Reporter
May 2, 2023
Ames City Manager Steven Schainker listens to a concerned citizen on Jan. 24.

Ames City Manager receives Dwight Ink Award

Cleo Westin, Politics Reporter
April 27, 2023
Ames City Council member Steven Schainker listens to a concerned citizen on Jan. 24.

801 day fees and towing approved; final tax levy hearing

Cleo Westin, Politics Reporter
April 25, 2023
Iowa State's Campanile located on Central Campus.

Board of Regents pauses new DEI initiatives

Cleo Westin, Politics Reporter
April 23, 2023
Ames City Council meeting on Jan. 24.

Ames Climate Action Plan draft unveiled

Cleo Westin, Politics Reporter
April 18, 2023
Iowa's Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Naig, speaks at Iowa State University's Block and Bridle Club meeting on April 12, 2023 in the Lush Auditorium in Kildee Hall. Naig speaks to the club about his experience as the state's secretary and gives words of advice and encouragement for freshman and graduating seniors looking to continue into the field of agriculture.

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture speaks on issues facing farmers at ISU

Cleo Westin, Politics Reporter
April 13, 2023
City of Ames Mayor John Haila speaks during an Ames City Council meeting on Jan. 24.

Ames City Council votes to let Urban Fringe Plan expire

Cleo Westin, Politics Reporter
April 12, 2023
Tony Manriquez, Mike Sniffin, Adriane Stamer-Fuentes and Andy Powers, all members of the American Meteorological Society, assess their location in the storm chasing simulation.

ISU American Meteorological Society chapter holds storm-chasing simulation

Cleo Westin, Politics Reporter
April 9, 2023
Republican politician Kari Lake speaks in front of a crowd of supporters during the Story County Iowa GOP Lincoln Highway Dinner at the Story County Fairgrounds in Nevada, Iowa, on April 6, 2023.

Kari Lake rallies Republicans in Iowa against election fraud

Cleo Westin, Politics Reporter
April 7, 2023
Over the past three years, Iowa has averaged 33 derailments.

Local officials share ISU train derailment plan

Cleo Westin, Politics Reporter
April 2, 2023
Apples sit near the dessert bar in the new dining center, Friley Windows on Aug 21.

Health inspectors give violations to four campus dining centers

Cleo Westin, Politics Reporter
March 30, 2023
Ames City Manager Steven Schainker listens to a concerned citizen on Jan. 24.

Indoor aquatic center estimate $3.1 million over budget

Cleo Westin, Politics Reporter
March 28, 2023
Ward 3 Rep. Anita Rollins listens to a presentation on Jan. 24.

City council directs city staff on urban housing development regulations

Cleo Westin, Politics Reporter
March 21, 2023
City of Ames Mayor John Haila speaks during an Ames City Council meeting on Jan. 24.

Mayor breaks tie regarding residents living in vehicles

Cleo Westin, Politics Reporter
March 14, 2023
The State of Healthcare event featured panelists Roxanne Petersen, president of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Central Iowa, and Daniel Bench of Central Iowa Psychological Services.

State of Healthcare focuses on mental health

Cleo Westin, Politics Reporter
March 7, 2023
Obi Agba, a junior majoring in political science (left), and Asray Gopa, a freshman majoring in computer science (right), are all running to fill the senate seats to represent the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences on the senate. All headshots were provided by the respective candidate..

Two LAS senators seeking second terms

Cleo Westin, Politics Reporter
March 6, 2023
Iowa Supreme Court Building.

Iowa Supreme Court sides with Ames on union dispute

Cleo Westin, Politics Reporter
March 2, 2023
Erik Braun, a junior majoring in mechanical engineering, is running for the Interfraternity Council senate seat.

Braun runs to represent Iowa State fraternities

Cleo Westin, Politics Reporter
March 2, 2023
City of Ames Mayor John Haila speaks during an Ames City Council meeting on Jan. 24.

Council approves low-income housing development proposal

Cleo Westin, Politics Reporter
March 1, 2023
The candidates for president are Rebecka Larson, a senior majoring in agricultural policy (left), Kit Clayburn, a senior double majoring in animal ecology and biology (middle) and Emily Roberts, a senior majoring in chemical engineering (right).

Student Government presidential candidates debate two weeks from election

Cleo Westin, Politics Reporter
February 22, 2023
Twyla Anderson, a regular volunteer at the Ames Animal Shelter, said there are guinea pigs in the hallway because there is no other place to put them.

Animal shelter faces space challenges, director calls for new facility

Cleo Westin, Politics Reporter
February 19, 2023
Ward 2 Rep. Tim Gartin watches a presentation on Jan. 24.

Ames approves RAGBRAI ordinance, budget but not final levy rate

Cleo Westin, Politics Reporter
February 14, 2023
Jacob Ludwig, 2022-23 student body president and a senior a senior double majoring in economics and political science, reacts to a citizens speech at the Ames City Council meeting on Jan. 24.

Student needed for city ex-officio vacancy

Cleo Westin, Politics Reporter
February 12, 2023
Ames City Council meeting on Jan. 24.

Ames to delay final levy rate approval

Cleo Westin, Politics Reporter
February 9, 2023
Ames City Manager Steven Schainker listens to a concerned citizen on Jan. 24.

City departments justify funding uses to council

Cleo Westin, Politics Reporter
February 8, 2023
City of Ames Mayor John Haila speaks during an Ames City Council meeting on Jan. 24.

City Council presented budget with revenue cuts

Cleo Westin, Politics Reporter
February 3, 2023
Ward 2 Rep. Tim Gartin listens to a presentation on Jan. 24.

Ames City Council Reviews Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan

Cleo Westin, Politics Reporter
February 1, 2023
Ames City Council member Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen speaks to a citizen about bike safety on Jan. 24.

City Council hears feedback on Capital Improvement Plan

Cleo Westin, Politics Reporter
January 25, 2023
Ward 2 Rep. Tim Gartin has served on the Ames City Council for 10 years.

Gartin stepping down to fulfill term limit campaign promise

Cleo Westin, Politics Reporter
January 22, 2023
City council meetings can be viewed on the AmesTelevision YouTube channel.

Capital Improvement Plan proposes $309 million for utilities, transportation

Cleo Westin, Politics Reporter
January 18, 2023
City council meetings can be viewed on the AmesTelevision YouTube channel.

One Night Stand denied renewed liquor license

Cleo Westin, Politics Reporter
January 10, 2023
City council meetings can be viewed on the AmesTelevision YouTube channel.

Ames approves indoor water aquatic center despite soil contamination

Cleo Westin, Politics Reporter
December 14, 2022
Some worry that a caucus swap could lower Iowa's importance in the eyes of political candidates.

DNC removes Iowa from early voting states

Cleo Westin, Politics Reporter
December 8, 2022
The Story County Administrative building is located in Nevada, Iowa.

County supervisors review volunteer program for seniors

Cleo Westin, Politics Reporter
December 6, 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.

Outlaws denied renewed liquor license

Cleo Westin, Politics Reporter
November 23, 2022
Screenshot from the presentation Sustainability Solutions Group presented to the Ames City Council during their Nov. 15 meeting.

Ames projected to miss city council climate goals

Cleo Westin, Politics Reporter
November 16, 2022
Ward 1 Rep. Gloria Betcher, Ward 2 Rep. Tim Gartin, Ward 3 Rep. Anita Rollins and City Manager Steve Schainker during an Ames City Council meeting on May 10.

Neighborhood Liquor & Smoke denied renewed liquor license

Biong Biong and Cleo Westin
November 9, 2022
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