BREAKING NEWS
The independent student newspaper of Iowa State and Ames since 1890

Iowa State Daily

Iowa State Daily

Iowa State Daily

Frances Myers, Author

All content by Frances Myers

Live @ Veishea: Clayton Anderson

April 19, 2013

Grammy nominee B.o.B comes to Ames for Veishea

April 19, 2013

Easton Corbin brings traditional country sound to Live @ Veishea

April 18, 2013

Television star Jana Kramer goes country at Veishea

April 18, 2013
Children play in the goop made by the Material Advantage Club duing Veishea Villeage on Saturday, April 21.

2013 Veishea welcomes new attractions

April 13, 2013

Two ISU freshmen crowned 2013 Iowa Pork Queen and Ambassador

February 22, 2013
A common feed additive used on U.S. beef and pork caused a ban on the products in Russia. The additive causes increased muscle, which yields more meat. Russia’s ban causes a significant loss for the U.S. market. 

Russian meat ban: What it means to U.S. economy

February 22, 2013
Theressa Cooper is the newly hired assistant dean for diversity in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 

Theressa Cooper becomes College of Agriculture’s new assistant dean of diversity

February 12, 2013
Matthew Lauridsen, senior in meteorology, explains his research on wind turbines to Ted Heindel, project director of Iowa NSF EPSCoR, during the Iowa EPSCoR annual meeting on July 31, 2012, in Iowa City, Iowa.

$20 million grant kickstarts project to fund competitive energy research

February 11, 2013
Nicole Donato, sophomore in kinesiology and second-year member of the Iowa State ROTC program, used the skills she obtained in training to save a mans life by giving him CPR after a car accident. Realizing he wasnt breathing, Donato gave CPR, which paramedics said saved the mans life.

ROTC helps cadet save life

February 5, 2013
Iowa State Dance Marathon Set Up

Dance Marathon connects regent universities with philanthropy

January 25, 2013
Jack Dekkers, professor of animal science, looks up statistical data about genomes in pigs with his research assistant, Nick Boddicker, graduate student in animal science, Jan. 22 at Kildee Hall.

ISU researchers look into disease in pigs

January 23, 2013
The new wind turbine on the northeast side of campus had to be placed in an area with nothing within 160 feet of it. This requirement is set so the turbine will not damage property if it falls over at the base.

Iowa State once again part of wind energy movement with turbine

January 16, 2013

Professor to lecture on designing energy efficient buildings

December 6, 2012
Sen. Tom Harkin speaks at the opening of the Story County Democrats new office July 1, 2012. 

Harkin Institute clashes with Iowa State

December 6, 2012

Open forum for students

December 4, 2012

Design Expo demonstrates student work in mechanical engineering

December 3, 2012

David Oliver named interim vice president of research, economic development

December 3, 2012

Candy Crowley and Christine Romans to visit Iowa State

November 12, 2012

Farm House Museum to have open house Saturday

November 8, 2012

Maggie Anderson to talk about America’s racially divided economy

November 7, 2012

Margaret Sloss Women’s Center plans ‘Talk It Up Tuesday’

November 5, 2012

Annual Ames trick-or-treating suggestions

October 30, 2012

Iowa State hosts open forum for Iowa House of Representatives candidates

October 24, 2012

Parts of State Gym to be closed Sept. 26, 27; entire building to be closed Sept. 28

September 25, 2012

Jacobo Morales to speak at PRSA Cultural Night

September 13, 2012

Dedication for Hixson-Lied Small Animal Hospital set for Sept. 12

September 10, 2012

Memorial service for Barbara Mack to be Friday, Sept. 7

September 6, 2012

Kramer-Marks Equine Seminar

September 5, 2012
Abby Strobbe examines Minnow, a cat owned by Tasmyn Jones and Chris Witte, in their home. Strobbe started a veterinary house call business earlier this year. 

House call veterinarian offers holistic approach for in-home care

August 30, 2012

‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ becomes topic of Banned Book Week panel

August 29, 2012
The Farm Progress Show is a biennial agricultural exposition hosted in Boone. The three-day show attracts more than 200,000 visitors and numerous agricultural companies. It was held Aug. 28 to 31.

Farm Progress Show serves as central place for farming, hope for futures

August 29, 2012

One-on-One with Matthew Costello, state fair dairy cattle exhibitor

August 20, 2012

Facilities Planning to host open meeting for Iowa State Center courtyard project

August 19, 2012

Huxley woman pleads guilty to second degree murder in deaths of newborn twins

August 16, 2012
President Barack Obama shakes hands, gives hugs and greets members of the audience in the Herman Park pavilion after his speech on Monday, Aug. 13 in Boone, Iowa.

Obama criticizes Romney’s plan, talks taxes in Boone

August 13, 2012

Actor Kal Penn visits Ames on behalf of Obama campaign, encourages students to get involved

August 4, 2012

Actor Kal Penn to visit Ames Obama campaign headquarters

August 3, 2012
Elizabeth Beatty, far right, has been showing dogs through 4-H since she was in fifth grade.

One-on-one with Elizabeth Beatty, Iowa State Fair horse trainer and dog handler

August 2, 2012
Colin Johnson performs a ultrasound on a pig at the Story Country Fair on Sunday, July 22, 2012. Ultrasounds are performed on pigs to determine the quality of meat in the pig. Photo: Megan Wolff/Iowa State Daily

Researchers use pig ultrasounds at county fairs for education purposes

August 2, 2012

Student health fee for 2012-13 not proposed to increase

July 29, 2012

Recreation Fields Improvement Project close to completion

July 28, 2012

New superintendents take over at two ISU Research and Demonstration Farms

July 27, 2012

Pumping to begin at Ada Hayden Heritage Park for drought management

July 27, 2012

Three suspects charged in sexual assault at Peterson Park

July 27, 2012

Third-floor renovations planned for Lied Recreation Center

July 27, 2012

I-35 blocked off near Ames

July 26, 2012

Flood mitigation planned for Lied Recreation Center

July 26, 2012

Severe weather causes damage, electric outages

July 26, 2012
Tenants of 301 S. Fifth St., one of the South Meadow apartment buildings, move their belongs out of the water and fire damaged apartments Monday, July 16, the day following a fire that caused significant damage to the building. 

Sorting through ashes after a fire

July 19, 2012

Beau Biden to visit Iowa Thursday and Friday

July 19, 2012
The Field of Dreams movie site was built in 1989. It is a popular tourist attraction today, with thousands of people coming to play baseball on the field.

ISD Road trip: Dyersville, heaven in the fields

July 19, 2012

New businesses build change in Ames

July 19, 2012

Leath to appear before Senate, discussing college affordability, accessibility

July 18, 2012

Buffalo Wild Wings to donate 10 percent of proceeds to Red Cross

July 18, 2012

New interim director of admissions named

July 17, 2012
Tenants of 301 S. Fifth St., one of the South Meadow apartment buildings, move their belongs out of the water and fire damaged apartments Monday, July 16, the day following a fire that caused significant damage to the building. 

Cause of fire at South Meadows Apartments still unknown

July 17, 2012

Residents displaced by fire provided dinner in Willow Hall

July 16, 2012
The Lost Trailers performs at the Iowa Games opening ceremonies. The Iowa Games opening ceremonies were Friday, July 13, in parking lots east of Jack Trice Stadium.

Lost Trailers ‘Holler Back’ at Iowa Games

July 14, 2012
Sunny Sweeney performs at the 2012 Iowa Games opening ceremonies. The Iowa Games Opening Ceremony was Friday, July 13, in the parking lots east of Jack Trice Stadium.

Sunny Sweeney performs during opening ceremonies of Iowa Games

July 13, 2012

Fett pleads not guilty to second-degree theft

July 13, 2012
A mural is painted on the side of a building on Main Street in Marshalltown, Iowa.

ISD road trip: Marshalltown

July 12, 2012

Top three finalists named for Ames Fire Chief

July 11, 2012
The Grotto of the Redemption is a large piece of art built in honor of the Virgin Mary. It is a composition of nine separate grottoes, each depicting a scene in Christs life.

ISD Road Trip: West Bend, home of the ‘8th wonder of the world’

July 5, 2012

Fourth of July fireworks and festivities to begin July 3

July 3, 2012
The Iowa State Daily went to Ankeny this week for their weekly road trip on June 26.

Ankeny offers something to do for recreation, shopping

June 28, 2012
Billy C

Country Blast 2012 serves as music fix for country music fans

June 25, 2012
Musician Clay Walker walks on stage with his two guitarists at Country Blast, a country music festival at the Water Works Park in downtown Des Moines, Sunday, June 24.

Country Blast 2012 serves as music fix for country music fans

June 24, 2012

Curtiss Hall renovation picks up

June 21, 2012

CyRide orange route to detour, beginning June 21

June 21, 2012
An aerial view looking up Welch Avenue in Campustown.

Campustown redevelopment to occur in bits and pieces

June 21, 2012
Raygun, a clothing store located in Des Moines East Village, is popular for making satirical shirts related to Iowa cities.

ISD Road Trip: Visit East Village for unique food, shopping

June 21, 2012
The halls of the Memorial Union were dark during the power outage in Ames on June 19, 2012. The outage knocked out power to Ames and Iowa State for several hours.

Power outage discovered to have been caused by entire tree

June 20, 2012

City of Ames to conduct smoke testing in south campus and Campustown areas

June 20, 2012

Caffrey appointed interim director of admissions at Iowa State

June 18, 2012
Dan Woodin met his wife at Iowa State, and their children followed in the Cyclone footsteps as they attended Iowa State, too.

Lifetime Cyclone: Woodin sets precedent for children’s college choice

June 17, 2012
ISD road trip to took the Daily staff to Clear Lake, Iowa, located in north central Iowa.

ISD Road Trip: Clear Lake, “the day the music died”

June 14, 2012
Cupcake Emporium is located on Main Street and offers over 90 different flavors of cupcakes.

Cupcake Emporium puts unique into all categories

June 14, 2012

Emergency sewer repair on Lincoln Way set to occur Wednesday, June 13

June 12, 2012
Osborn Drive will be closed for construction during the week of June 11 to 17.

Osborn Drive east entrance closed for construction

June 12, 2012

New interim dean named for College of Engineering

June 11, 2012
Sen. Tom Harkin and other officials cut the ribbon for the the Ames Intermodal Facility on Saturday, June 9. The facility combines bus terminals, parking and bicycle storage all in one building at 129 Hayward Ave. in Campustown.

Intermodal facility celebrates grand opening

June 9, 2012
The Ames intermodal facility ribbon cutting will be Saturday, June 9. The facility is located at Hayward Avenue and Chamberlain Street and will offer covered and uncovered parking for students, faculty/staff and Ames residents.

Ames’ new intermodal facility cuts ribbon June 9

June 8, 2012

Former ISU employee awarded $1.25 million in lawsuit against Iowa State

June 8, 2012
Children whirl around on Story City’s famous antique carousel, located in North Park. Story City is also home to the oldest continuously operating theater west of the Mississippi.

ISD Road Trip: Whirl through history in Story City

June 7, 2012

Laura Doering announced as new registrar

June 4, 2012

Second keynote of GPSSA conference to occur June 2

June 1, 2012

PrISUm to present Hyperion at Solar House in Ankeny June 3

June 1, 2012

GPSSA Conference welcomes Pigliucci as first keynote speaker

May 31, 2012
The inside of one of the covered bridges in Madison County. The county is known for covering bridges to protect them from weathering. 

ISD Road Trip: Winterset, more than bridges and film stars

May 31, 2012

Offices, CyRide closed, parade on Monday in recognition of Memorial Day

May 25, 2012

Ames’ Furman Aquatic Center set to open Saturday, May 26

May 25, 2012
Syrup is poured over a plate of pancakes from the Ox Yoke Inn located in the Amana Colonies. The Ox Yoke Inn a well known stop for food in the Amana Colonies.

ISD Road Trip: Amana Colonies, a world filled with history

May 24, 2012

Person arrested on Welch Avenue for willful injury

May 24, 2012

Blow dart claims life of cat, presents animal cruelty case in Ames

May 23, 2012
T.J.Maxx Clothing

TJ Maxx scheduled to open Ames store in spring of 2013

May 21, 2012
Firefighters attempt to extinguish a house fire on the corner of Ninth Street and Duff Avenue. 

Fire shuts down parts of Duff Avenue on Sunday night

May 20, 2012

Financial literacy highlighted in ISU study

May 17, 2012

Iowa State announces new dean of students

May 17, 2012
One of the oldest state parks in Iowa, Ledges State Park is known for camping and hiking in Boone. 

ISD Road Trip: Explore Boone for hiking at Ledges, treats at Van Hemert’s bakery

May 16, 2012
Load More Stories

Iowa State Daily

The independent student newspaper of Iowa State and Ames since 1890
© 2023 • FLEX Pro WordPress Theme by SNO • Log in
Donate to Iowa State Daily
$1710
$1500
Contributed
Our Goal