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Story County buildings require face coverings due to rise in COVID-19 cases

Story County buildings require face coverings due to rise in COVID-19 cases

Kelly Snawerdt
August 11, 2021
The Office of the President releases new information regarding masks, vaccinations and how the fall 2021 semester will look.

Campus public health measures for fall semester 2021

Kelly Snawerdt
August 10, 2021
Reggie Greenlaw and John Richardson, two Iowan musicians, will perform at Stephens Auditorium on Tuesday. 

Arts Council hosts local musicians for concert, behind the scenes at Stephens

Kelly Snawerdt
August 8, 2021
An endangered rusty patched bumble bee was recently sighted at Brookside Park in Ames, Iowa. 

Rare, endangered bumblebee species found in Story County

Kelly Snawerdt
August 4, 2021
Hasan Minhaj gained traction in San Fransisco, California, as a standup comedian before entering the political commentary and comedy space, where he earned his first Netflix special. 

Comedian, political commentator Hasan Minhaj to perform in Ames

Kelly Snawerdt
August 4, 2021
The four-hour financial course will include topics such as financial values and smart goals, spending plans, saving money, credit management, getting organized and community resources. 

Financial workshop aims to inform frontline workers on assisting clients

Kelly Snawerdt
August 1, 2021
The CDC released updated guidance Tuesday encouraging even those who are fully vaccinated to wear masks in areas of high or substantial transmission and in public indoors. 

CDC updates mask guidance with concerns about transmission rates, Delta variant

Kelly Snawerdt
July 28, 2021
This annual community garage sale will take place from July 30 through Aug. 7. With college students moving in and lease terms ending, the sale provides a way to keep leftover items out of the waste stream. 

Ames annual Rummage RAMPage event returns as moving dates approach

Kelly Snawerdt
July 25, 2021
Enrollment at Iowa State for the upcoming fall semester is expected to still decline compared to previous years, but there will be a high amount of new freshman and transfer students, according to enrollment projections. 

Enrollment expects boost for upcoming academic year

Kelly Snawerdt
July 21, 2021
Iowa currently ranks in 12th for the lowest unemployment rate, with neighboring state Nebraska ranked first at 2.5 percent.

Iowa unemployment rate sees slight increase in June

Kelly Snawerdt
July 18, 2021
Ames Public Library is hosting events for family fun Tuesday and Wednesday.

Ames Public Library features Fire and Ice, Olympics and more summer activities

Kelly Snawerdt
July 16, 2021
Ames Mayor John Haila and the Ames City Council will host a ribbon-cutting and open house event to celebrate the new installment of the citys first direct current fast charger. This is one of many efforts by the City Council to create a more sustainable Ames community. 

City of Ames to host electric vehicle fast charger ribbon-cutting, open house

Kelly Snawerdt
July 14, 2021
Protesters who attended the Ames BLM march in honor of Jacob Blake trail down Lincoln Way. 

A closer look at First Amendment rights and protests

Kelly Snawerdt
July 7, 2021
Roof replacement at the Enrollment Services Building is one of many campus construction projects that will be completed before the start of the fall 2021 semester. 

Summer campus construction projects move forward

Kelly Snawerdt
July 4, 2021
Two separate paint a birdhouse gourd programs will be from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Juy 15 and 21 at McFarland Park. The Colo Crossroads and Hickory Grove Park grand reopening will be all day July 10. 

Story County Conservation events provide entertainment for all

Kelly Snawerdt
July 3, 2021
The Ames Municipal Band performs in the bandshell during the 1930s.

City Council Night to return at Bandshell Park

Kelly Snawerdt
June 30, 2021
Many Ames institutions will be closed for the Independence Day holiday coming up next weekend, such as the public library and community center.

Independence Day holiday closings in Ames

Kelly Snawerdt
June 27, 2021
Student Government President Julia Campbell stresses the importance of keeping tuition increases at a minimum to ensure accessible higher education for students from all walks of life to pursue. 

Board of Regents meets for first reading of proposed tuition increase

Kelly Snawerdt
June 25, 2021
Iowa State tuition is proposed to rise 4.25 percent.  

Iowa Board of Regents to discuss tuition rate increases

Kelly Snawerdt
June 23, 2021
Ames BLM Head Researcher Martin Stennis Jr. shares a speech at the Juneteenth event about the importance of celebrating such a key piece of American history.

Ames BLM hosts Juneteenth block party to acknowledge Black liberation

Kelly Snawerdt
June 20, 2021
Elizabeth Smith, Merry Rankin and Hannah Bartel show off all of the trash that was collected during the event. 

Ames volunteers collect loads of trash at College Creek Cleanup

Kelly Snawerdt
June 13, 2021
Visitors on Iowa State’s campus enjoy a walk without masks now that the mask mandate for the university is no longer in effect.

The future of masks

Kelly Snawerdt
June 13, 2021
The annual College Creek Cleanup will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, and all Ames community members are welcome to attend and volunteer.   

College Creek Cleanup provides an opportunity to give back

Kelly Snawerdt
June 6, 2021
The city of Ames still has funding available for those eligible to qualify for assistance with housing due to COVID-19. 

Assistance in housing-related payments still available for Ames residents

Kelly Snawerdt
June 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.

Free Speech Committee reviews campus climate surveys, updated required training

Kelly Snawerdt
June 3, 2021
Iowa State Senior Vice President and Provost Jonathan Wickert introduces a total of six new program requests for the coming academic year. 

Academic Affairs Committee requests new degree programs at Iowa Board of Regents meeting

Kelly Snawerdt
June 3, 2021
The Iowa Board of Regents will meet with the Academic Affairs Committee requesting additional Iowa State programs and the Free Speech Committee reviewing all three universities free speech trainings and survey updates.  

Board of Regents meets to discuss program requests, free speech

Kelly Snawerdt
June 1, 2021
Ames City Council voted to repeal the existing mask ordinance effective May 28, and a resolution was passed to suspend enforcement of the ordinance until that time. 

Ames City Council votes to repeal mask ordinance

Kelly Snawerdt
May 25, 2021
Student members of the Ames City Council expressed their thoughts regarding the outcome of the vote to repeal the city mask ordinance. 

Ames City Council student representatives prepare for upcoming vote to repeal mask mandate

Kelly Snawerdt
May 19, 2021
Iowa State has updated its COVID-19 monitoring this academic school year. 

Iowa State releases new face covering policy based on CDC guidance

Kelly Snawerdt
May 19, 2021
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