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Ames Police vehicle outside of the police station.

Ames Police Department December activity report

January 26, 2023
Ames Police respond to a fire on Aug. 28, 2020.

Ames Police Department promotes officers to information and community resource positions

January 23, 2023
The Iowa State Police Department is taking all of 2023 to celebrate its roots that brought them to where they are now. 

Celebrating 105 years of law enforcement on Iowa State’s campus

January 18, 2023
BREAKING: Shooting at Quality Inn & Suites in Ames

BREAKING: Shooting at Quality Inn & Suites in Ames

January 14, 2023
AccessPlus will be replaced with a new student information system by fall 2024.

AccessPlus to be replaced with a new student information system

December 4, 2022
The holiday tree is across from Beardshear Hall on central campus. The tradition started in 1914 but was discontinued for many years until it started up again in 1946, according to Cardinal Tales. 

ISUPD hosts student photo shoot under holiday tree

December 1, 2022
Student ratings of teaching are sent out during the last two to three weeks of a semester, right before finals week. In these evaluations, Iowa State students have the opportunity to give anonymous feedback to their instructors regarding their classes. 

Misconceptions regarding student ratings of teaching

November 27, 2022
An Insert Ballot Here sign at Wilson Toyota of Ames on Nov 8

Democratic incumbent races results held up due to technical difficulties 

November 9, 2022
Annie Vwananji Banda is a 27-year-old pursuing a doctorate in human development and family studies. Banda uses she/her/hers pronouns.

[Photo] Journalism class asks Cyclones will they vote in the midterm election?

November 6, 2022
Kate Gera is a 19-year-old political science major. She said voting for local judges is also important because they make decisions, especially sense the overturning of Roe v. Wade. “Even though its not a presidential election year, its still very important to vote for your local elections because they will decide a lot about what happens within your own community, and may even have a greater effect on your life than the presidential election, Gera said.

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The Republican-lead Iowa Legislature continues to push for anti-abortion legislation for the state.

Breaking down abortion in Iowa

October 30, 2022
In fall 2021, the department of residence expanded the gender-inclusive housing opt-in option to all of Freeman Hall. Fall 2022 marks the second year that Freeman Hall is entirely gender-inclusive. The community now has more than 60 students living there.

Students speak about their experiences living in gender-inclusive housing

September 19, 2022
Thielen Student Health Center.

Student fee increase to fund additional health services

August 30, 2022

A pendulum of reactions: Ames community reflects on the overturning of Roe V. Wade

July 12, 2022
Anthony Novaks case is yet to be seen by the U.S. Supreme Court, but it is likely to see another win in the name of parody.

BREAKING: U.S. Supreme Court overrules Roe v. Wade

June 24, 2022
Students can visit the Story County website to receive information about registering to vote, sending in absentee ballots and the election in general.

Here are unofficial results for the Story County primaries

June 7, 2022
Iowa States College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will be restructured over the coming years as a part of the Reimagining LAS initiative.

Petitions oppose “Reimagining LAS” initiative

May 9, 2022
Jenny Pollard is the owner of Life Distilled, a small business located on Main Street in downtown Ames. 

ISU alum opens modern-day apothecary in Ames

May 5, 2022
Avery Staker is the founder and president of Pride Goes Greek, one of Iowa States queer organization in greek life. 

Avery Staker kickstarts a queer community in Greek life

April 21, 2022
The annual Pride Alliance Drag Show will take place Friday in the Memorial Unions M-Shop. 

Annual drag show returns after COVID hiatus

April 20, 2022
The anti-abortion group Created Equal posted graphic images of aborted fetuses around campus Wednesday.

Controversial anti-abortion exhibit visits Iowa State

April 13, 2022

Lecture shares tips to tackle impostor syndrome

April 6, 2022
A member of the Greek Week pairing Diner, Drive-Ins and Greeks celebrated a win in the larping event at Greek Week in 2018. 

Iowa State announces 70th annual Greek Week winners

April 3, 2022
Reiman Gardens annual Spring Enchantment exhibit will return April 1. 

Annual Spring Enchantment display returns to Reiman Gardens

March 30, 2022
Women of color shared their experiences facing discrimination and microaggressions in the engineering field. 

Impacts of gender and racial microaggressions in engineering

March 27, 2022
Attendees enjoyed food from various cultures at the last Global Gala in March 2019. Global Gala is an annual celebration of diversity that allows cultures to showcase their heritage through dance, music, food and fashion. 

Annual Global Gala to celebrate diverse student organizations

March 23, 2022
The infamous Zodiac in the entrance of the Memorial Union was designed nearly a century ago by architect William Proudfoot.

The rumors of the Zodiac: An Iowa State student tradition

March 9, 2022
The walk-in craft this week at the Workspace is a mini zen garden and stone mandala.

Upcoming Memorial Union Workspace events for March

March 7, 2022
Daytime Diner, a locally-owned café serving beverages and pastries, opened in Ames in October.

Daytime Diner: New retro-themed Ames café serves luxury coffee

March 6, 2022
Current and former Iowa State music students will perform in the production of The Magic Flute. Left to right: Braeden Irvine, Robert Wise, Cole Stephenson, Samantha Schmitz, Sadie Etzel, Bridget Johnston and Olivia Gasper. 

Iowa State students to perform in Mozart’s The Magic Flute at the Des Moines Civic Center

February 28, 2022
Lockwood cafe

Lockwood Cafe and Reliable Street Gallery create community through shared spaces

February 13, 2022
Reiman Gardens launched a new program for beginner gardeners this month.

Reiman Gardens launches “From Soil to Sky,” a gardening series for beginners

February 6, 2022
The Ames City Auditorium is located in downtown Ames at 520 6th St. 

Ames City Auditorium to collaborate with student organizations for spring events

January 31, 2022
The Ames Furry Club provides a safe space for students to explore the world of furry media. 

Ames Furry Club invites students to explore anthropomorphism

December 7, 2021
The Reiman Gardens Winter Wonderscape light show will take place every weekend in December. 

Reiman Gardens’ Winter Wonderscape light show is back for the holidays

November 29, 2021
The International Students and Scholars Office will host a free meal for students who will remain in Ames over fall break.

Fall community meal offered for students staying at Iowa State over fall break

November 18, 2021
Thielen Student Health Center.

Iowa State mental health campaign directs students to campus resources

November 11, 2021
 The Iowa State Rodeo Club will host its first ever Ranch Rodeo in November. 

Rodeo Club to host first Ranch Rodeo Championship

October 28, 2021

Rodeo Club members gain experience in leadership, teamwork and more

October 20, 2021
An Iowa State marching band member designed and crafted hundreds of 3D printed clamps to help the band read sheet music on their phones.

Iowa State marching band student innovates with 3D printing

October 11, 2021
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