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An ash tree on Ash Ave. Nov. 30, 2022.

Invasive species threatens ash trees in Ames

Finn McNally, Politics Reporter
November 29, 2022
Democratic incumbent Michael Fitzgerald has served as Iowas state treasurer since 1983. He faces opposition from Republican incumbent Roby Smith.

Democrat Michael Fitzgerald aims for an 11th term as state treasurer

Finn McNally, Politics Reporter
November 7, 2022
The difference between Iowa State and Ames Police Departments

The difference between Iowa State and Ames Police Departments

Finn McNally, Politics Reporter
November 1, 2022
ISU Police is its own police department, working alongside Ames Police to maintain a safe community.

Man pleads not guilty of rape at ISU residence hall

Finn McNally, Politics Reporter
October 30, 2022
Swimmers prepare to jump off the starting blocks as teammates cheer them on Oct. 30.

Swim and dive dominates South Dakota

Finn Mcnally, Sports Reporter
October 30, 2022
Iowa State swim and dive coach Duane Sorenson talks with a Cyclone swimmer Oct. 30, 2021.

Three Big Takeaways: Cyclone Swim and Dive takes down South Dakota State

Finn Mcnally, Sports Reporter
October 22, 2022
Ames Police respond to Resident Satisfaction Survey

Ames Police respond to Resident Satisfaction Survey

Finn McNally, Politics Reporter
October 18, 2022
Apartment 425 Welch Ave is located in Campustown of Ames.

Cause of death for Iowa State student determined

Finn McNally, Politics Reporter
October 12, 2022
Angelina Allen celebrates a run against Iowa on April 26, 2022.

Three Big Takeaways: Cyclones win both in double header

Finn McNally, Sports Reporter
October 2, 2022
Cyclone shortstop makes a defensive play against Des Moines Area Community College on Sept. 21.

Three Big Takeaways: Cyclones blowout Trojans in fall game

Finn McNally, Sports Reporter
September 28, 2022
Ames Police respond to a fire on Aug. 28, 2020.

Ames Police update on death of Iowa State student

Finn McNally, Politics Reporter
September 28, 2022
A body camera worn by an ISUPD officer.

Police report on 801 day

Finn McNally, Politics reporter
August 28, 2022
Ames Police trained in dealing with mental health calls, active shooters

Ames Police trained in dealing with mental health calls, active shooters

Finn Mcnally, Politics reporter
August 25, 2022
Iowas state capitol can be found in Des Moines, Iowa.

The political side of name, image, likeness rights

Finn Mcnally
April 29, 2022
The Ames City Council in the fourth Steering Committee meeting discussed the components of the Ames Climate Action Plan.

Ames approves low-income housing development plan

Finn Mcnally
April 12, 2022

Iowa Legislature members to play charity softball game

Finn Mcnally
April 10, 2022
Iowa Legislature members are coming together for a charity softball game May 1.

Unemployment bills survive Iowa Legislature’s second funnel, while education bills don’t

Finn Mcnally
March 25, 2022

City of Ames to approve $280 million budget

Finn Mcnally
March 8, 2022
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, if confirmed, would be the first black woman to sit as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice.

Biden nominates Ketanji Brown Jackson for Supreme Court

Finn Mcnally
March 3, 2022
Meredith Mays, a junior in communications studies, is one of two candidates on the ballot for the 2022 Student Government elections to represent the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. 

College of Liberal Arts candidate profile: Meredith Mays

Finn Mcnally
February 28, 2022
Student Government presidential candidates Bryce Garman and Jacob Ludwig addressing issues impacting the student body Wednesday evening at the Memorial Union.

2022 Student Government Presidential Debate

Finn Mcnally
February 24, 2022
Patel

Student Government candidate profile: Khushi Patel

Finn Mcnally
February 21, 2022
Mayor John Haila stands with a group of Ames residents as Chinese New Year becomes an official holiday in Ames during Tuesday’s City Council meeting.

City Council passes amended budget and makes Chinese New Year official holiday

Finn Mcnally
February 8, 2022
The ISD Editorial Board explains the redistricting process in Iowa and how our legislature can continue to avoid gerrymandering. 

Ames representatives give preview of 2022 as Iowa’s Legislature begins its new session

Finn Mcnally
January 30, 2022
Gov. Kim Reynolds, running for re-election, waves to the crowd during her segment of the Save America rally.

Kim Reynolds gives 2022 Condition of the State Address

Finn Mcnally
January 12, 2022
Activists gather at Stanton and Lincoln Way Ave. to defend reproductive rights after states enact anti-abortion legislation.

Supreme Court reconsidering Roe v. Wade

Finn Mcnally
December 9, 2021
The Ames City Council conducting business Aug. 24.

Mayor Haila declares Nov. 13-21 Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

Finn Mcnally
November 9, 2021
Gov. Kim Reynolds, running for re-election, waves to the crowd during her segment of the Save America rally.

Reynolds joins lawsuit challenging vaccine mandate

Finn Mcnally
November 7, 2021
Iowa State University President, Wendy Wintersteen, informs the Board of Regents about the successful fundraising and innovation taking place at Iowa State.

Wintersteen talks to Board of Regents about Iowa State’s accomplishments.

Finn Mcnally
November 4, 2021
Hector Arbuckle, a senior in biology and member of Climate Reality, calls on the Board of Regents and Iowa State to support a third-party clean energy analysis for the University. We are still not creatively using the resources available to us, Arbuckle said on Thursday. Here at Iowa State we have the foremost experts in fields across the spectrums of energy science. We have potent connections with private industry that we have cultivated over years. We can embrace these resources and be unstoppable.

Iowa Board of Regents cover free speech on day one of meeting

Finn Mcnally
November 3, 2021
Iowa State University President, Wendy Wintersteen, informs the Board of Regents about the successful fundraising and innovation taking place at Iowa State.

Iowa Board of Regents to discuss 2021 finances and free speech

Finn Mcnally
November 2, 2021
Rolf Duvick is one of seven candidates running for the Ames School Board on Nov. 2. 

Ames School Board election profiles 2021: Rolf Duvick

Finn Mcnally
October 28, 2021
Awein Majak is running against Amber Corrieri for the at-large seat on Ames City Council.

Ames City Council 2021 election profile: Awein Majak

Finn Mcnally
October 28, 2021
The U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., the seat of the U.S. Congress.

Democrats and Republicans battle over infrastructure bills

Finn Mcnally
October 17, 2021

Iowa State Choirs Perform on Campus through Monday Monologue

Finn Mcnally
October 4, 2021
National free speech survey data from a June Board of Regents meeting suggests that university students support the First Amendment but with some restrictions.

Iowa Board of Regents to discuss free speech on campus

Finn Mcnally
September 14, 2021
The CDC released updated guidance encouraging even those who are fully vaccinated to wear masks in areas of high or substantial transmission and in public indoors. 

Biden Administration investigates mask mandate ban in Iowa

Finn Mcnally
September 8, 2021
Gov. Kim Reynolds informing Iowans on COVID-19 vaccine updates during Wednesday mornings press conference. 

Kim Reynolds addresses delta variant and vaccine effectiveness

Finn Mcnally
September 2, 2021
A climate protest from 3 to 5 p.m. Sept. 20, 2019, at Ames City Hall. Different signs and speeches encouraged attendees to change habits to help the environment.

Ames focuses on sustainability

Finn Mcnally
April 29, 2021
The Campustown clock tower Feb. 20, 2019, dusted with snow.

Camera security coming to Campustown after Ames City Council approval

Finn Mcnally
April 27, 2021
Ames City Council conducting business Jan. 14, 2020.

City Council to discuss electric charging stations and mental health initiative

Finn Mcnally
April 26, 2021
The five freedoms of the First Amendment include speech, assembly, religion, petition and the press.

Lecturers speak on the importance of the First Amendment in the civil rights movement

Finn Mcnally
April 12, 2021
Emi Thornton is one of the candidates running to represent the College of Design on Student Government

Student Government candidate profiles: Emi Thornton

Finn Mcnally
March 21, 2021
Student Government College of Design candidate Joshua Stevens.

Student Government candidate profiles: Joshua Stevens

Finn Mcnally
March 21, 2021

Student Government election: College of Design

Finn Mcnally
March 21, 2021
Ward 1 Rep. Gloria Betcher at the joint city and student council meeting Oct. 23, 2019.

City Council discusses diversity and inclusion with Student Government

Finn Mcnally
March 17, 2021
Iowa State offers campus safety resources such as SafeRide and ISU Guardian.

Paddy’s and Sips denied renewal for annual liquor license

Finn Mcnally
March 9, 2021
Paddys (right) hosts a karaoke night featuring a live band each Tuesday night.

City Council will discuss the renewal of Sips and Paddy’s liquor license

Finn Mcnally
March 8, 2021
The Iowa Board of Regents approved the recommendations presented by the Free Speech Committee.

Iowa Board of Regents approves free speech recommendations

Finn Mcnally
February 24, 2021
Gov. Kim Reynolds said the demand outweighs supply while addressing the state about vaccine distribution for the upcoming months.

Gov. Reynolds lists reasons for optimism about COVID-19 for the state of Iowa

Finn Mcnally
February 17, 2021

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