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Catt Hall, a collective for liberal art services on central campus was built in 1883. The building was renovated in 1995 after being placed under the National Register of Historic Places. 2224 Osborn Dr, Ames, Iowa, Aug. 31, 2023.

Honorees for 2024 Women Impacting ISU Calendar announced

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
December 4, 2023
Ames City Council Member Gloria Betcher listens to presentation during city council meeting, Nov. 28, 2023.

Council passes additions for Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
November 28, 2023
City of Ames Mayor John Haila speaks during an Ames City Council meeting on Jan. 24.

Council to address aquatic center, Neighborhood Liquor license

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
November 27, 2023
During his speech, former President Donald Trump took credit for maintaining Iowa’s first-in-the-nation status and avoided direct attacks from major rivals.

Trump, Ramaswamy and Hutchinson set to visit Iowa

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
November 26, 2023
Rocco Becht, ISU vs. BYU football game. LaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo, Utah, Nov. 11, 2023

Gridiron Staff Picks: Iowa State vs. Texas

Christian Royston, Logan Shanks, Pavle Markovic, Ella Slade, and Biong Biong
November 17, 2023
Members of the Student Government during the meeting at the Memorial Union on Oct. 11, 2023.

Senate passes amendments on Operating Rules, funds Winterfest

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
November 15, 2023
A concerned citizens speak to the Ames City Council about the quality of the Ames Animal Shelter at the Ames City Council meeting on Ja. 24.

Highlights: Council to address ice rink improvements, affordable housing

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
November 13, 2023
Students can visit the Story County website to receive information about registering to vote, sending in absentee ballots and the election in general.

Ames local election sees 12 unopposed victors

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
November 7, 2023
Gloria Betcher, 60, has been serving on the Ames City Council since 2014 and is running for reelection on the council.

Meet Gloria Betcher: Ames City Council candidate

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
November 5, 2023
Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis enters the stage before speaking during the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition 23rd Annual Fall Banquet Presidential Town Hall on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

DeSantis and Binkley return to Iowa, meet and greets and lunch

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
November 5, 2023
Anita Rollins, 68, is running for a seat on the Ames City Council.

Meet Anita Rollins: Ames City Council candidate

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
October 31, 2023
Republican presidential candidate Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., speaks during the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition 23rd Annual Fall Banquet Presidential Town Hall on Sept. 16, 2023, at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

Republican candidates Ramaswamy, Scott and Binkley to visit Iowa

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
October 22, 2023
Members of the Student Government during the meeting at the Memorial Union on Oct. 11, 2023.

Senate to attend Big 12 conference, recognizes Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
October 18, 2023
Ward 4 Rep. Rachel Junck, Jan. 24.

City seeks residents for Public Nuisance Appeals Board

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
October 17, 2023
During his speech, former President Donald Trump took credit for maintaining Iowa’s first-in-the-nation status and avoided direct attacks from major rivals.

Republican candidates Trump, Pence and Ramaswamy to visit Iowa

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
October 15, 2023
Iowa State University students voting in Story County can use an Iowa State ID and Access Plus at the polls as forms of identification and proof of residence.

Ames local election breakdown

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
October 12, 2023
President Joe Biden's 2023 State of the Union Address left the GOP clamoring Tuesday.

Who is running for president?

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
October 9, 2023
Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition 23rd Annual Fall Banquet Presidential Town Hall on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

DeSantis, Haley and Hutchinson set to visit Iowa

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
October 8, 2023
Former President Donald Trump waves to the crowd before the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames.

Republicans favor Trump over DeSantis

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
October 5, 2023
Iowa State Memorial Union

GPSS sees unionization update, elects college chairs

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
September 25, 2023
Curtiss Hall, located on Central Campus.

Free food and creamery tours: CALS week

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
September 24, 2023
Graduate Senator Edward "Eddie" Mahoney sits and listens to the nominees elected for Speaker of the Senate answer questions from other senators during the Student Senate meeting in the Memorial Union Campanile Room Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

Senate passes confirmations including IDEA’s director

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
September 20, 2023
Iowa State's campus is filled with solar-powered trash cans for students to throw items away within every couple steps.

Climate change efforts across Ames

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
September 18, 2023
Student Government meeting, Memorial Union, Mar. 22, 2023.

Senate confirms new leaders, funds entertainer for Cyclone Welcome Weekend

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
September 13, 2023
Ames City Council member Tim Gartin watches a presentation on Jan. 24.

Council sets standards for decorum, approves ex-officio

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
September 12, 2023
A presentation on Story County water shed safety is given to the Ames City Council on Jan. 24.

The functions of the City Council

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
September 7, 2023
Student Government meeting, Memorial Union, Mar. 22, 2023.

Happy Birthday, Rugby and Confirmations: ISU Senate

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
September 6, 2023
Iowa State Ghost Trees located outside of Beardshear Hall Aug. 22, 2023.

Graduate students organize a push for unionization

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
September 5, 2023
Iowa State's Campanile located on Central Campus.

Graduate and Professional Student Senate breakdown

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
September 4, 2023
A sign outside of Maple Residence Hall reads "Voting Location" on Tuesday Nov. 8, 2022.

Vote from the comfort of Campus: Cyclone Votes

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
August 29, 2023
Student Government meeting, Memorial Union, Mar. 22, 2023.

Student Government Transitions: VP, Vice Speaker and Committee Members Sworn In

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
August 23, 2023
Ward 3 Rep. Anita Rollins listens to a presentation on Jan. 24.

Council addresses downtown facades, purchases land for park

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
August 22, 2023
New and old students walking towards Lied Rec Center for the Iowa State Welcome Cookout on Aug. 18, 2023.

Wintersteen speaks on value of Cyclone Welcome Weekend on 801 Day

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
August 20, 2023
Iowa state capitol, located at 1007 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50319 on May, 3, 2023.

Highlights from the Iowa State Legislature’s first session

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
May 4, 2023
Iowa's state capitol in Des Moines, Iowa

Iowa Senate passes child labor law changes amid concerns

Lio Sinko and Biong Biong
May 1, 2023
Chief Safety Officer Kevin Gries featured wearing the mini-bus mascot, which has a working horn, turn signals, break lights, headlights and high-beams, as CyRide's electric bus ribbon cutting ceremony.

ElectriCY’d: CyRide unveils new electric buses

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
April 29, 2023
Graduate Senator Edward "Eddie" Mahoney sits and listens to the nominees elected for Speaker of the Senate answer questions from other senators during the Student Senate meeting in the Memorial Union Campanile Room Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

StuGov receives State of Student Body, confirms executive cabinet

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
April 26, 2023
Jeanetta Plotzke, a senior in environmental science and global research systems (left), Jonah Gray, a senior in environmental science (middle) and Jennifer Seth, an agricultural water management lab intern, presenting Student Perspectives on Sustainability at Iowa State University at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research.

Survey finds students want ISU to emphasize sustainability

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
April 17, 2023
Student Government meeting, Memorial Union, Mar. 22, 2023.

Looking back at Student Government’s year

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
April 13, 2023
Student Government meeting, Memorial Union, Mar. 22, 2023.

Student Government passes bylaw changes, funds men’s rugby

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
April 12, 2023
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator Casandra Eames began working with the city March 29, 2023.

Meet Eames: Ames’ new DEI coordinator

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
April 10, 2023
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack speaks about conservation innovation on Apr. 6, 2023.

ISU partners with USDA to focus on conservation and nutrition management

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
April 6, 2023
The Graduate and Professional Student Senate meet on the last Monday of the month.

Graduate assistantships to see raise in minimum wage

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
March 27, 2023
Snow covers the outdoor seating in front of Hamilton Hall, Jan. 19.

Story County lacks warming center while shelter battles overcapacity

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
March 26, 2023
Student Government meeting, Memorial Union, Mar. 22, 2023.

StuGov amends Daily contract, funds ASSET

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
March 22, 2023
Emily Roberts proposing why she should be fit for position of president.

Roberts-Holliday to lead StuGov, fewer students vote in election

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
March 20, 2023
Quinn Margrett, a freshman majoring in business economics, is running to represent the College of Business on the senate.

Margrett running to represent Ivy College of Business

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
March 5, 2023
Brandon Kamstra, a junior in kinesiology and health, is running to represent the College of Human Sciences on the senate

Kamstra slated to represent College of Human Sciences

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
March 2, 2023
The Student Government body listening to WinterFest's request for funding on Nov. 9.

StuGov funds recycling compactors, Iranian student club and gymnastics

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
March 1, 2023
The Graduate and Professional Student Senate meet on the last Monday of the month.

GPSS hears from Graduate Student Voices, supports Türkiye and Syria

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
February 27, 2023
Eddie Mahoney, a graduate student in computer science, is running to fill the graduate and professional student senate senate seat.

GPSS Senator plans to platform graduate student concerns

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
February 27, 2023
Madeline Becker, a sophomore majoring in economics and political science, is running for the collegiate panhellenic council seat in the Senate.

Collegiate Panhellenic Council senator aims for reelection

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
February 26, 2023
Iowa's state capitol in Des Moines, Iowa

Local governments face revenue deficit

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
February 23, 2023
The Ames Climate Action Team was created by community members in 2018.

Climate group discusses city environmental initiatives

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
February 21, 2023
Iowa's senior Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley at the Iowa Cattle Industry Headquarters in Ames, Iowa.

Grassley, Klobuchar highlight bipartisan efforts to address drug pricing

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
February 16, 2023
Ward 4 Rep. Rachel Junck, Jan. 24.

City electrical rates are 11% lower rates than competitors

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
February 9, 2023
Student Government Vice President candidates during the debate at the Memorial Union on Feb. 7.

Vice-President candidates spar in 3-way debate

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
February 8, 2023
Student Government meets every Wednesday at the Memorial Union.

Meet the candidates running to be the voice of all students

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
February 7, 2023
Diversion or alternative resolutions are offered to low-level and nonviolent offenders as a way to avoid severe legal consequences.

‘Very detrimental to our state’: Educators discuss school vouchers, public funding

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
February 5, 2023
Ward 3 Rep. Anita Rollins listens to a presentation on Jan. 24.

City seeks student and resident input on Climate Action Plan

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
February 1, 2023
Members of Black Student Alliance discuss their reactions to the initial news of Tyre Nichols death on Tuesday, Jan. 31.

‘It’s traumatizing for me’: Students convene to grieve the loss of Tyre Nichols

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
January 31, 2023
Residence Hall Senator Quinn Margrett speaks at the Student Government meeting on Jan. 25, 2023.

StuGov fills vacancies, more bills on horizon

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
January 25, 2023
The Ames City Council, in the fourth Steering Committee meeting, discussed the components of the Ames Climate Action Plan.

Council seeks feedback on Capital Improvements Plan

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
January 23, 2023
The Ames City Council, in the fourth Steering Committee meeting, discussed the components of the Ames Climate Action Plan.

Climate Action Plan draft on the horizon

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
January 18, 2023
BREAKING: TikTok banned on university-owned devices

BREAKING: TikTok banned on university-owned devices

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
December 16, 2022
Ames Police respond to a fire on Aug. 28, 2020.

Ames PD reports less use of force incidents in November than October

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
December 8, 2022
ISU Police is its own police department, working alongside Ames Police to maintain a safe community.

ISU Police report an increase in alcohol-related infractions

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
December 7, 2022
The fall 2022 semester marks the second year in a row Student Government has sponsored a pumpkin smashing event on campus.

Students smash pumpkins for fun and stress relief

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
December 1, 2022
The Senate meets on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at the Campanile room of the Memorial Union.

StuGov receives State of the Body address

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
November 30, 2022
A sign outside of Maple Residence Hall reads "Voting Location" on Tuesday Nov. 8, 2022.

Record young voter turnout since 2002

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
November 28, 2022
Ramone Biong, an SUV resident and aspiring Iowa State student, loves to eavesdrop on the happenings of the bird community and studies philosophy in his free time.

[Photo] The pros and cons of bringing a pet to college

November 14, 2022
The Ames City Council's Climate Action Plan is a framework and action plan that outlines the guiding principles and resulting action plan needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Ames, according to the city's website.

City Council set to address Climate Action Plan staff report

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
November 13, 2022
The Iowa Board of Regents during their Nov. 9 meeting.

MU renovations and CYTown parking improvements: Board of Regents rundown

Biong Biong and Jack McClellan
November 10, 2022
Ward 1 Rep. Gloria Betcher, Ward 2 Rep. Tim Gartin, Ward 3 Rep. Anita Rollins and City Manager Steve Schainker during an Ames City Council meeting on May 10.

Neighborhood Liquor & Smoke denied renewed liquor license

Biong Biong and Cleo Westin
November 8, 2022
Students can visit the Story County website to receive information about registering to vote, sending in absentee ballots and the election in general.

Free Lyfts and free pizza: What voters need to know on Election Day

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
November 7, 2022
Republican incumbent Mike Naig and Democratic challenger John Norwood disusing various campaign issues as featured on Iowa Press Debates.

Democratic candidate for Secretary of Agriculture speaks on soil and water quality

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
November 6, 2022
The photo of Gov. Kim Reynolds is the courtesy of the Iowa State Daily, the photo of Democratic candidate Deidre Dejear is the courtesy of Dejear for Iowa, and the photo of Libertarian candidate Rick Stewart is the courtesy of Rick Stewart The First Choice for Iowa Governor.

Governor candidates split on reproductive rights and gun control

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
November 3, 2022
City Manager Steve Schainker was responsible for writing what those in attendance believed should receive more or less funding.

City of Ames receives community input on next fiscal budget

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
November 1, 2022
City Manager Steve Schainker was responsible for writing what those in attendance believed should receive more or less funding.

Most Iowa State student organizations are eligible to receive funding from the Senate.

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.

Ames City Council and Student Government discuss Cyclone Welcome Weekend

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
October 27, 2022
Story County Board of Supervisors includes Linda Murken, Latifah Faisal and Lisa Heddens.

County supervisors pass carbon pipeline ordinance

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
October 25, 2022
Iowa State University students voting in Story County can use an Iowa State ID and Access Plus at the polls as forms of identification and proof of residence.

Voters share why they vote early

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
October 23, 2022
Students can visit the Story County website to receive information about registering to vote, sending in absentee ballots and the election in general.

‘If you don’t vote, you don’t count’: Early voting begins

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
October 20, 2022
Story County Board of Supervisors includes Linda Murken, Latifah Faisal and Lisa Heddens.

County Board of Supervisors set to approve pipeline ordinance

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
October 18, 2022
A scene from the 6th annual Ames Fire Department Open House on Oct. 13.

Tour Ames Fire Department’s facilities

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
October 13, 2022
Penny Vossler, Democratic representative for district 48, can be seen knitting passively while at the meet and greet.

State legislators address gun control and reproductive rights at meet and greet

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
October 12, 2022
Ames City Council watching a presentation on The Linc, a development project on Lincoln Way.

City Council discusses multi-million dollar revenue project for Lincoln Way development

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
October 11, 2022
Ames Police Department Mental Health Advocate Julie Saxton, Mayor John Haila and Ames Police Chief Geoff Huff stand in support of declaring September Suicide Prevention Month in Ames.

Ames City Council to receive public feedback on future priorities

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
October 10, 2022
Mike Franken briefly interacted with those at the town hall after taking questions.

Candidate for U.S. Senate Michael Franken visits Iowa State

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
October 7, 2022
County candidates prepare to take questions from community members during a forum hosted during the League of Women Voters.

Story County candidates take questions from community

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
October 6, 2022
"You're in the heartland of America, you're 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.

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig attends CALS Week

Biong Biong, Politics Editor
September 29, 2022
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