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The rainbow flag was flown in honor of the LGBT movement as the Defense of Marriage Act was overturned June 26, 2013, after the Supreme Court declared that it was unconstitutional.

Sexual misconduct statistics higher for those in LGBTQ community

October 11, 2015
John Wayne and The Pain performs at DGs Taphouse on Friday as part of the Maximum Ames Music Festival.

Maximum Ames Music Festival Concert Review: Jon Wayne and the Pain with Dead Larry

September 12, 2015
Pamela White, dean of the College of Human Sciences, has announced that she will be retiring in spring 2016.  

Dean Pamela White retiring from the ‘best job she’s ever had’

September 7, 2015
Standing Hampton performs at Summerfest in Campustown on Saturday, June 6. The band played a variety of classic rock songs.

[Photo] Summerfest in Campustown 2015

June 8, 2015
Florida Senator and 2016 Presidential Candidate, Marco Rubio speaks one-on-one with members of the crowd at the Holliday Inn in Ames on June 6. Rubio hosted a meet and greet before going to Jonis 1st annual Roast and Ride, hosted by Iowa Senator Joni Ernst.

Rubio stops by Ames on way to Ernst Roast and Ride

June 6, 2015
Former U.S. Secretary of Labor Robert Reich speaks to a group from Moveon.org in the Scheman Building Saturday, May 16. Reich was the keynote speaker later in the day at the Working Families Summit.

Robert Reich urges voters to ask tough questions, push for a progressive agenda

May 17, 2015

Robert Reich urges voters to ask tough questions and push for a progressive agenda

May 17, 2015

30 Daily Dates wraps up with panel

April 23, 2015
A Delta Sigma Phi 4K Hay Run for Cancer coordinator holds a sign to gather the faster runners to the front of the starting zone. The run took place around Central Campus on April 17.

Students stumble over hay to raise money for cancer fund

April 19, 2015
From left to right: Casey Nelson, Matt Kieffer, Juan Proano, Wendy Borja, Edson Vendrusculo and Bernardo del Campo. 

Graduate students present clean energy product at Clean Energy Challenge

April 14, 2015
Are credit cards a good way for college students to start building credit? Having a credit card while you are a college student helps establish and build a base credit. 31 March 2015.

Cards not the only way to build credit

April 5, 2015
Brad Freihoefer, Brian Vanderheyden, and Andrew Fackler discuss how to make gender neutral bathrooms more accessible. The group is currently focusing on mapping gender neutral bathrooms on campus.

Students refocus gender-inclusive restroom survey

March 23, 2015

Students refocus gender-neutral restroom survey on campus

March 23, 2015
Balloons, some of which contain money, are dropped onto design students waiting below. The balloon drop took place March 4 in the atrium of the College of Design.

Balloons drop to raise student debt awareness

March 5, 2015
A rider is thrown airborne off of his bull during the ISU indoor rodeo hosted by Double S Bull Company LLC on Feb. 21.

Bull riders bring competition to Ames

February 23, 2015

Indoor rodeo comes to Ames

February 20, 2015
Students are identifying the locations of gender neutral restrooms, lactation rooms and handicap accessible areas on campus. Being able to locate these facilities will help serve transgender students, mothers with children and the handicapped.

Iowa State students, One Iowa map ISU gender-neutral, handicap restrooms

November 4, 2014
INFOGRAPHIC: Same-sex marriage in the U.S.

LGBT laws differ from state to state

October 16, 2014
Emery Thanathiti, senior in English, is an international student from Thailand, who identifies as bisexual.

Comfort in coming out: International LGBT student finds acceptance through ISU peers

September 29, 2014
Pastor Tom Short, a traveling campus evangelist, set up in the free-speech zone in front of Parks Library on Sept. 25. Short comes to campuses to talk to students about his beliefs that God is real, heaven is true and Jesus is the way to heaven. Short said his goal is to spark conversation.

Freedom to speak: Pastor preaches at Iowa State, draws protestors and supporters

September 25, 2014
Blair Calhoun, 5 years old from Ames, participates in the Peoples Climate Rally on Sept. 21. 

ISU students collaborate with national rally, show support for UN action on climate change

September 21, 2014
The Ames City Council rejected development for a new apartment complex where the old Ames Middle School stood.

City Council continues to address Breckenridge Group development requests

August 12, 2014
Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds spoke at the 2014 Family Leadership Summit on Aug. 9 at Stephens Auditorium.

Iowa conservative leaders gather in Ames to speak about faith in government

August 9, 2014

Family Leadership Summit, Atheists and Freethinkers protest to take place at Stephens Auditorium

August 8, 2014

President Leath to announce decision on Veishea

August 6, 2014
BioProtection Systems Corporation, a company located in Ames, was awarded a contract with the U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency to continue work on an Ebola vaccine.

Ames company receives $1 million contract to advance Ebola vaccine

August 5, 2014
The Iowa Department of Transportation in 1972 with its new administration building. The Iowa DOT began as the Iowa Highway Commission and was first directed by Anson Marston, dean of the division of engineering at Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, in 1904.

ISU dean begins Iowa DOT

August 5, 2014

ISU employee pleads guilty to fraud

August 4, 2014

Team PrISUm places third in solar car race

August 1, 2014
William Gallus, professor of geological and atmospheric sciences focusing on meteorology, studies storms and researches wind patterns.

One-on-One with William Gallus

July 29, 2014

Democratic candidates focus on state funding of education

July 26, 2014

ISU food science expert urges Iowans to observe fruit recall

July 24, 2014

City Council discusses temporary bike lane project

July 22, 2014

ISU to pay former employee $650,000 by court order

July 19, 2014
Tom Hill, senior vice president for student affairs and chairman of the Veishea Task Force, speaks during the June 5 meeting. The task force voted unanimously to make significant changes to Veishea in the future.

Veishea Task Force issues final recommendation

July 11, 2014

College of Human Sciences schedules Forker Building renovations

July 10, 2014

Furman Aquatic Center slides reopen

July 9, 2014

Repairs planned for slides at Furman Aquatic Center

July 9, 2014

Research fraud case costs ISU millions in grants from NIH

July 8, 2014
A two-car hit-and-run accident July 4 resulted in one person with serious injuries being sent to a hospital in Des Moines and two others having minor injuries. The accident occurred on the eastbound exit of Highway 30 at Duff Avenue. A black SUV struck a silver 2003 Ford Explorer, sending it into the ditch after flipping several times. The SUV left the accident but was found by Ames police a short while later.

Hit-and-run accident occurs on Highway 30

July 4, 2014
Sen. Jack Hatch, the Democratic nominee for the Iowa gubernatorial race, and Monica Vernon, his running mate, met with potential voters at Olde Main Brewing Company in Ames on July 3.

Jack Hatch visits Ames, talks job creation

July 3, 2014
Reiman Gardens butterfly wing curator Nathan Brockman poses with a butterfly inside the butterfly wing of Reiman Gardens.

One-on-One with Nathan Brockman

July 1, 2014
Mike Bankers, a junior in industrial engineering and management, talks with students about the ISU chapter of NORML. NORML, or National Organizations for Reform of Marijuana Laws, acts on campus to spread information about what the club stands for.

ISU students claim First Amendment infringement, sue university

July 1, 2014
Graduate assistant Wentong Cai works in a lab at Iowa State in September 2013. Wentong has been arrested after attempting to smuggle military technology to China.

ISU graduate student remains in custody after motion is denied

June 20, 2014
Gov. Branstad, Paul Trombino, director of the Iowa DOT and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds speak with the relative of a DOT worker who died at work.

Governor Branstad honors DOT employees at memorial dedication

June 17, 2014
Graduate assistant Wentong Cai works in a lab at Iowa State in September 2013. Wentong has been arrested after attempting to smuggle military technology to China.

ISU student Wentong Cai arrested on charge of attempting to smuggle military technology to China

June 12, 2014

Suspect charged after Tau Kappa Epsilon vandalism

June 12, 2014

Board of Regents approves new funding model

June 5, 2014

Terry Branstad declared winner in primary race

June 3, 2014

Iowa State hires new director of admissions

June 3, 2014

Police investigate robbery at Swift Stop on Lincoln Way

June 3, 2014

ISU Police charges man with sexual abuse

June 2, 2014
A fire broke out around 5:15 a.m. on the morning of May 30. The fire was on the roof of Sweeney Hall. The building suffered extensive smoke and water damage. No one was injured.

Fire breaks out at Sweeney Hall

May 30, 2014

ISU distinguished professor and Nobel Laureate runs for Israeli presidency

May 28, 2014
Capt. Jake Dobberke, a retired United States Marine who grew up in Ames, was the main speaker at the Memorial Day ceremony at the Ames Municipal Cemetery on May 26.

Ames honors Memorial Day with speech from local veteran

May 26, 2014
Oakes Ames was one of the driving forces behind building the town of Ames.

The beginnings of Ames: City starts on deceitful foundations, brings railroad into countryside

May 20, 2014
The field and some of the stands at Jack Trice Stadium were packed with families for the Jr. Cyclone Club Movie Night on May 17, 2015. This year Star Wars: The Force Awakens will be shown.

Community gathers for “Frozen” evening at Jack Trice

May 17, 2014
Frederiksen Court collected 600 T-shirts and delivered 300 each to the Ames Emergency Residence Project and Youth and Shelter Services.

Frederiksen Court collects 600 extra T-shirts, donates to two local shelters to aid community

April 28, 2014

Project Healthy Iowa Men urges sexual infection testing, gives confidential resources

April 23, 2014

Four Varieties pairings make final cuts

February 11, 2014
Katrina Williams reads to Lucy (left) and Georgia (right) during the Ames Community Celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Ames Middle School on Jan. 20. Williams is originally from Atlanta and has previously worked with Kings sister Christine King Ferris. She comes to the community celebration each year to share Kings story and message.

Iowa State Dean of Students gives keynote at community MLK celebration

January 21, 2014
Austin Kimball-Gerritson, 22, Keri Crist-Wagner, 37, and Athena Strotman, 37, do a drill focused on blocking out opponents during their roller derby teams practice on Jan. 12.

Ames Roller Derby Association seeks college age members

January 14, 2014
Alex Howdy Paul is a freshman in animal science. Despite coming out as gay in high school in Colorado, Paul has hesitated about revealing his sexual orientation to employers in the farming industry due to fear of being fired.

LGBT community finds difficulty living openly in small town life

December 13, 2013
One struggle for transgender people is the choice of which bathroom to use. Uri Donnett is a transitioned male who feels comfortable with using the mens restrooms but is still cautious of its inhabitants.

Transgender students struggle with restroom choice

November 22, 2013
Ellen Krug speaks to a packed audience Wednesday, Nov. 20, in the Sun Room audience about living as a transgender woman. Krug, a Coe College graduate, was a defense lawyer when she transitioned from being male to female. 

Transgender activist Ellen Krug shares transition story on campus for Day of Remembrance

November 21, 2013

Drag show raises money for Midwest LGBT conference

October 31, 2013
The final fundraising amount is revealed at the end of Iowa States Dance Marathon with a total of $388,457.16 on Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Memorial Union. 

Dance Marathon miscalculates money fundraised

October 30, 2013
Uri Donnett, a fourth year veterinary student, is a panel member on the LGBTSS Council. The panel visits classes across campus to educate and enlighten students on life in the LGBT community. 

Speakers Bureau panels put a face to LGBT students, challenges they face

October 29, 2013
In the LGBT based English 250 course, students will learn the same skills as the other English 250 classes, but the readings provided will have to do with the LGBT community and LGBT issues. 

LGBT English 250 class will be offered through new learning community

October 27, 2013
Josue Mendez, left, Sid Taha, Melanie Pope, and Blake Miller, president of the LGBTA Alliance, discussed with the Daily the difficulties and hurdles they and others in the LGBT community have faced when coming out to their peers and families.

Students find courage to come out

October 17, 2013

Association provides support for LGBT faculty, staff

October 9, 2013
Thomas Arce, diversity liaison for the Office of Greek Affairs, spoke to members of the greek community on Oct. 8 in Ross Hall, about the issue of equality and safety for those who are in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, especially those who are also affiliated with fraternities and sororities. As part of the workshop, participants broke into small groups to discuss various ideas for promoting greek involvement and support for the LGBT community and came together afterward to talk about their ideas as a whole.

Greek community discusses adding LGBT programs

October 8, 2013

Coming Out Week

October 6, 2013
After a discussion at Safe Zone 101 training, Harrison Inefuku, Theressa Cooper, Angela Garrison and Maddie Schneider participate in an activity.   Safe Zone 101 is designed to teach faculty and staff how to deal with situations LGBT students may face.  People who complete Safe Zone 101 are given a placard to put in front of their office so students can know their office is a safe place.

Faculty, staff learn how to respond to LGBT students’ challenges

October 3, 2013
This week, eligible Iowa State faculty and staff have the opportunity to receive free flu shots through ISU WellBeing and Occupational Medicine, who sponsor the flu shot clinic for the university.

Health center prepares for flu season

September 5, 2013

Advantages of studying abroad

September 4, 2013

Student counseling services reaches out to minorities

August 29, 2013
Remaining cans and bottles from a spontaneous Thursday night, end of summer reunion.

Poll on drinking habits highlights differences between Iowa State, Iowa

August 27, 2013
Members of the LGBT community will be recognized at the Lavender Graduation commencement ceremony on May 9, 2013. Graduates will be presented with a lavender stole, which they can choose to wear at the ISU commencement ceremony.

16th annual Lavender Graduation

May 8, 2013

International students struggle with LGBT issues

April 25, 2013
Jessica Fellows, author of the bestselling The World of Downton Abbey and its follow up, The Downton Chronicles, spoke on Tuesday, April 16, 2013, in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union.

Jessica Fellowes discusses women of ‘Downton Abbey’

April 16, 2013

Drag Show

April 12, 2013

Drag Show

April 10, 2013
Several churches in Ames support and embrace the LGBT community.

Local churches welcome LGBT individuals

April 9, 2013
Clint Currie and Elliott Devore, graduate assistant-administrative in educational leadership and policy studies, perform a spoof of Hold On by Wilson Phillips Friday, April 6, during the LGBTA Drag Show in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union.

Coming out: an experience then and now

April 7, 2013

Iowa Pride Conference celebrates culture, diversity

March 8, 2013
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