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You never expect a death like that: Yore Jiengs case remains open

‘You never expect a death like that’: Yore Jieng’s case remains open

Katelyn Squiers and Katherine Kealey
May 25, 2023
Carl Markley faces 17 charges from a federal grand jury, the Sourthern District of Iowa U.S. Attorneys Office announced Friday.

Nurse practitioner arrested for human trafficking, pimping and prostitution

Katherine Kealey, Editor-in-Chief
May 1, 2023
The Ames Fire Department entering Sukup Hall to inspect the building after reports of a potential chemical or natural gas leak.

BREAKING: Sukup Hall evacuated after unidentified natural gas smell

Katherine Kealey, Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2023
Nathan Andersons farm in Cherokee County, Iowa.

‘It’s important to protect the soil’: Erosion costs Iowa millions

Katherine Kealey, Editor in Chief
April 17, 2023
Sens. Jesse Green, Herman Quirmbach and Rep. Beth Wessel-Kroschell at the Legislative Update hosted by the Ames Chamber of Commerce.

Local option sales tax legislation could result in revenue loss for local government

Katherine Kealey, Editor-in-Chief
April 16, 2023
BREAKING: Student found with loaded gun at Ames High School

BREAKING: Student found with loaded gun at Ames High School

Katherine Kealey, Editor-in-Chief
April 14, 2023
Dave Saldana (left) and Brooke Zaugg (right) speaking to faith and media leaders at the Covering Faith: Facts & Friction in the News Media First Amendment Days event, April 12.

[Photo] First Amendment Days: Faith in media

April 12, 2023
The Landscape Architecture building is home to the staff of the Iowa State Daily.

Iowa State Daily announces new editors-in-chief

Katherine Kealey, Editor-in-Chief
April 5, 2023
Student Counseling Services is located on the third floor of the Student Services building. Counseling services are offered to Iowa State students to help enhance their academic and personal well-being.

Over 700 students sign up for free virtual counseling

Katherine Kealey, Editor In Chief
March 9, 2023
Information Technology Services also replaced 5,000 access points in the residence halls during the 2021-2022 school year.

BREAKING: Information Technology Services announces campus network restored

Katherine Kealey, Editor in Chief
March 8, 2023
The Ames Fire Department responding to ChildServe on Thursday after carbon monoxide alarms went off.

No reported exposures in daycare carbon monoxide leak

Jacob Barker and Katherine Kealey
February 23, 2023
BREAKING: Classes moved virtual due to ice storm

BREAKING: Classes moved virtual due to ice storm

Katherine Kealey, Editor in Chief
February 23, 2023
The Landscape Architecture building is home to the staff of the Iowa State Daily.

[Photo] Why student press is essential to Iowa State

ISD Staff
February 22, 2023
Former Vice President Mike Pence meeting with members of the audience at the Advance Americans Freedoms rally.

[Photo] Mike Pence, in Cedar Rapids, rallies Iowans against school gender affirmation policy

February 15, 2023
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[Photo] Kari Lake says her Iowa roots fuel her fight to overturn Arizona midterm results

February 10, 2023
Eleven-year-old Noah McIver sits with his mother Julie Betts among a crowd of protesters and legislators in the Iowa Capitol. It is not going to stick for very long, McIver said. Because there are going to be people who will be fighting for the right to exist.

Student organization protests ‘don’t say trans’ bill in schools

Katherine Kealey, Editor in Chief
February 1, 2023
Protestors gathered at Iowa Capitol for oneiowa LGBTQ Day On the Hill in face of bills restricting discussions of gender identity in schools.

[Photo] Iowa State students share their take on gender identity legislation

February 14, 2023
Provost of Iowa State University Jonathan Wickert, Mayor of the city of Ames John Haila, Vice President of the Mary Greeley Medical Center Amber Deardorff, Des Moines Area Community College President Rob Denson, Ames Community School District Assistant Superintendent Jeff Hawkins and Chair of the Story County Board of Supervisors Latifah Faisal at the State of the Community Address on Friday afternoon (left to right).

Community leaders address opportunity and fiscal challenges for Story County

Katherine Kealey, Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2023

Private school scholarship program: Fulfilling parental choice or draining public school funding?

Katherine Kealey, Editor in Chief
January 24, 2023
Iowa State Universitys recreation complex is located next to the arboretum.

Welch Avenue fire station looks to arboretum for new home

Katherine Kealey, Editor in chief
December 28, 2022
The Ames Fire Department at the scene of the fire at 3415 Emerald Drive. (Photo courtesy of the City of Ames)

BREAKING: Ames residents temporarily displaced due to fire

Katherine Kealey, Editor in Chief
January 11, 2023
State Sen. Jesse Green, Sen. Herman Quirmbach, Sen. Jeff Elder, Rep. Beth Wessel-Kroeschell, Rep. Ross Wilburn and Rep. David Deyoe at the Ames Chamber of Commerce Legislative Kick-Off Breakfast on Wednesday. (Left to right)

Property taxes ‘should be vested with local entities’: Ames mayor tells legislators

Katherine Kealey, Editor in Chief
January 4, 2023
Audience members listening to Adhaar Bol at the League of Women Voters of Ames and Story County public forum at the Ames Public Library Thursday evening.

Ames refugees and immigrants tell their stories

Katherine Kealey, Editor in Chief
December 16, 2022
Vanessa Baker-Latimer serves as the housing coordinator for the city of Ames.

Vanessa Baker-Latimer: Serving the people of Ames for 40 years

Katherine Kealey, Editor in Chief
December 5, 2022
The fall 2022 semester marks the second year in a row Student Government has sponsored a pumpkin smashing event on campus.

[Photo] Students smash pumpkins for fun and stress relief

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
December 1, 2022
Students had the options of using metal or wooden bats to destroy the pumpkins.

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While walking to class, students could stop by Student Governments Smashing Pumpkin event to let off some steam.

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The Senate meets on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at the Campanile room of the Memorial Union.

[Photo] StuGov receives State of the Body address

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
December 1, 2022
An ash tree on Ash Ave. Nov. 30, 2022.

Invasive species threatens ash trees in Ames

Finn McNally, Politics Reporter
November 29, 2022
A student strolling through campus after the first snow of the 2022 fall semester.

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Iowa State Universitys central campus coated in snow.

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Iowa States first snow of the fall 2022 semester.

[Photo] How international students handle their first few winters in Iowa

Jacob Barker, Student Life Reporter
November 28, 2022
The Student Government body listening to WinterFests request for funding on Nov. 9.

[Photo] StuGov funds recycling compactors, Iranian student club and gymnastics

March 2, 2023
The Student Government body listening to WinterFests request for funding on Nov. 9.

[Photo] WinterFest, Student Legal Services receive funding increases

Jay Waagmeester, Politics Reporter
November 9, 2022
Young Americans for Freedom hosted James Lindsay in response to the recent visit of Nikole Hannah-Jones.

[Photo] Guest speaker argues critical race theory rewrites history

November 10, 2022
James Lindsay speaking at the Young Americans for Freedom event Wednesday evening.

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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
Iowa State Sen. Herman Quirmbach is 72 years old and is a retired Iowa State economics professor.

Herman Quirmbach looks to continue representing Ames in state Senate

Katherine Kealey, Editor-in-chief
November 6, 2022
Student Government meets every Wednesday at the Memorial Union.

[Photo] Sudan United Association receives funding for first event

Jay Waagmeester, Politics Reporter
November 2, 2022
The polling location at the Hilton Garden Inn, volunteers work the various areas to ensure smooth voting in the Nov. 2 election

Letter from the editor: The most important elections are local races

Katherine Kealey, Editor-in-chief
November 1, 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 31, 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
Most Iowa State student organizations are eligible to receive funding from the Senate.

[Photo] StuGov grants funding for Black Homecoming

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
October 27, 2022
City of Ames Mayor John Haila and Student Government Vice President Jaden Ahlrichs during the joint city council and Student Government meeting.

[Photo] Ames City Council and Student Government discuss Cyclone Welcome Weekend

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
October 27, 2022
The Story County Administrative building is located in Nevada, Iowa.

Candidates for Story County supervisor address approaches to assessing tax rates

Katherine Kealey, Editor in Chief
October 26, 2022
The Story County Administrative building is located in Nevada, Iowa.

County board of supervisor candidates differ on solutions for water quality

Katherine Kealey, Editor in Chief
October 24, 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
Newly serving Off-campus Senator Alex Cecil (middle) used to serve as the Chief Justice for Student Governments Supreme Court.

[Photo] StuGov prepares to allocate funds toward Black Homecoming

Jay Waagmeester, Politics Reporter
October 19, 2022
Individuals attending the Graduate Student Voices informational and question session at the Ames Public Library.

Graduate Student Voices detail objectives and timeline for unionization

Katherine Kealey, Editor in Chief
October 18, 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
Admiral Michael Franken and Sen. Chuck Grassley taking part in the only Senate debate leading up to the 2022 midterms.

Candidates for U.S. Senate spar over abortion and student debt

Katherine Kealey, Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 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
Youre in the heartland of America, youre in a place that there are very few other places in the world that do what we do, said Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig while visiting Iowa State.

[Photo] Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig attends CALS Week

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
September 29, 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
Information Technology Services also replaced 5,000 access points in the residence halls during the 2021-2022 school year.

Connection issues? Here’s how Iowa State is addressing campus Wi-Fi

Katherine Kealey, Editor in Chief
September 27, 2022
Provost Jonathan Wickert taking questions from the Faculty Senate on Sept. 13.

Faculty Senate re-evaluates student rating impacts on employment

Katherine Kealey, Editor in Chief
September 13, 2022
Cyclones line up for an extra point during Iowa States 42-10 win over Southeast Missouri State on Sept. 3.

Gridiron Staff Picks: CyHawk

Andrew Harrington, Hailey Dohnal, Christian Royston, and Katherine Kealey
September 9, 2022
Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst joins Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen in the Farm Journal Foundation roundtable.

Sen. Joni Ernst talks national security with ISU agriculture researchers

Katherine Kealey, Editor in Chief
September 2, 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
Beardshear Hall was constructed in 1906 and serves as the administration building at Iowa State University.

Letter from the editor: Welcome to Iowa State

Katherine Kealey, Editor in Chief
August 21, 2022
People stand out on balconies looking over Campustown celebrating the Saturday before classes.

Streets of Campustown filled with students for “801 day”

Katherine Kealey, Editor in Chief
August 20, 2022
The Ames and ISU Police departments helped direct traffic on Tuesday, June 19, during a power outage which affected all of Ames.

Power restored to 2,200 people in Ames after brief outage

Katherine Kealey, Editor-in-Chief
August 17, 2022
Long after you leave Ames the spaces, conversation and change you made on this campus will remain for future students, said Vice President of Student Affairs Toyia Younger. So they can better express themselves, feel connected to others and thrive as they embark on their personal journey here at Iowa State.

Iowa State’s 25th annual Lavender Graduation

Katherine Kealey
May 13, 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.

Ames City Council examines funding for city development

Katherine Kealey
May 11, 2022
More than 300 people attended the AAPI Heritage Celebration on May 7 at the Memorial Union. 

Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage inaugural celebration

Katherine Kealey
May 8, 2022
A clean autopsy table at the Iowa Office of State Medical Examiner. On average, Iowa medical examiners complete six autopsies a day. The table has a hole at the end to allow for bodily fluids to be flushed into a drain.

Experts only: Where you go when you die

Katherine Kealey
May 3, 2022
Former Iowa State Daily newspaper Adviser Mark Witherspoon began his career as a journalist in 1976 and went on to serve as a news editor and newspaper adviser at two colleges in Texas before coming to Iowa State.

Mark Witherspoon receives First Amendment Days Award

Katherine Kealey
May 2, 2022
Iowas state capitol can be found in Des Moines, Iowa.

The political side of name, image, likeness rights

Finn Mcnally
April 29, 2022
Student Government meets every Wednesday at the Memorial Union.

[Photo] State of the Student Body delivered by President Ludwig

Jay Waagmeester
April 27, 2022
City manager Steve Schainker and Ames Mayor Join Haila listening to consultancy from city staff during the April 26 meeting.

Ames Downtown Plaza Plan sees budget shortfalls

Katherine Kealey
April 26, 2022
The Iowa State University Faculty Senate met twice in April. 

Faculty Senate encourages attendance flexibility for students on Election Day

Katherine Kealey
April 19, 2022
The Faculty Senate conducting business Nov. 9 in the Sun Room at the Memorial Union. 

Faculty Senate considers bill to encourage voter turnout

Katherine Kealey
April 17, 2022
Julia Campbell concluded her term as president of Student Government on April 12.

Julia Campbell’s mantras for success

Katherine Kealey
April 14, 2022
The Ames Public Works crews are working to remove the fallen signal, and plan to erect a temporary one by Friday evening.

BREAKING: High winds take out traffic signal

Katherine Kealey
April 14, 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
The Ames City Council in the fourth Steering Committee meeting discussed the components of the Ames Climate Action Plan.

Ames City Council proceeds with Climate Action planning

Katherine Kealey
April 5, 2022
UPDATED climate action plan

Considering low-carbon modeling for Ames

Katherine Kealey
April 4, 2022
Cheyenne Minniss is a senior majoring in mechanical engineering. In her spare time she also enjoys exercising. She is currently a part of the Iowa State University Boxing Club. I like to work out for the mental aspect for accomplishing those goals, and the physical results will follow, but the purpose to be in the gym is more the mental space, Minniss said.

Cheyenne Minniss blazes new trails for sustainability on campus

Katherine Kealey
March 31, 2022
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