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Iowa State Capitol

Top 5 takeaways from Iowa’s 2017 state legislature.

Shannon Mccarty
April 27, 2017
State senator Rob Hogg speaks to a small group of students and community members at a meet and greet Monday evening in the gallery of the Memorial Union. Hogg spoke about climate change, the supreme court vacancy, and gun control as part of his campaign for the United States senate. 

Rob Hogg attacks Chuck Grassley during ISU visit

Shannon Mccarty
April 5, 2016
Terry Aguilar, an Uber driver in the Ames area, checks his app during a ride-a-long Aug. 24. 

Legislation threatens Uber’s Iowa residency

Shannon Mccarty
April 1, 2016
Senator Bernie Sanders with his family backing him speaking at his caucus watch party shortly before the results come in Feb. 1. For much of the night Sanders was 50/50 in the polls with democratic rival Hillary Clinton.

Push, pull between Sanders, Clinton with women

Shannon Mccarty
February 24, 2016
Caucus members in the Grand Ballroom at the Memorial Union raise their hands to signify that their vote has been counted. 

Democratic Iowa caucus confusion explained

Shannon Mccarty
February 16, 2016
Classroom

Students must choose: Class or caucus

Shannon Mccarty
February 1, 2016
Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords, D-Ariz. speaks at the Get Out The Caucus Event held at Iowa State University in Howe Hall. When rallying the crowd of Clinton supporters Giffords stated, Speaking is hard for me, but come January, I want to say these two words: Madam president.

Hillary Clinton talks guns during ISU visit before caucus

Shannon Mccarty
January 30, 2016
Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders hosts a town hall meeting at Stephens Auditorium on Jan 25. During the meeting, Sanders spoke about getting young people to vote, economic reform, gun violence, the legalization of marijuana, women’s rights, and more.

Bernie Sanders rallies at Iowa State before caucus

Shannon Mccarty
January 25, 2016
Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson speaks at his Trust in God townhall in Ames on Sunday night. Carson discussed Islamic terrorism, securing the border, and national debt.

Ben Carson talks debt and religion during Ames town hall

Shannon Mccarty
January 24, 2016
Gun control

Poll shows majority favors executive action

Shannon Mccarty
January 21, 2016

Protesters kicked out of Trump rally

Shannon Mccarty
January 20, 2016
Chris Christie spoke at Brick City Grill in Ames, Iowa. Christies town hall consisted of a short speech detailing his experiences with terrorism and 9/11. He then answered questions from the crowd.

Chris Christie answers questions in Ames

Shannon Mccarty
January 16, 2016

5 Takeaways from Obama’s Executive Action

Shannon Mccarty
January 11, 2016
Gun control

Obama’s Plans for Gun Safety

Shannon Mccarty
January 11, 2016
ISD

Two men arrested, charged in relation to October robbery

Shannon Mccarty
December 8, 2015

Keep apartment safe during holiday break

Shannon Mccarty
November 20, 2015

Strategic forum to provide opportunity for student input

Shannon Mccarty
November 17, 2015
Richard Wolff, a professor of economics at the University of Massachusetts, speaks Monday evening at the Memorial Union. Wolff is also an author of many books relating to economics, including Democracy at Work: A Cure of Capitalism.

Capitalism critic Richard Wolff speaks at Iowa State

Shannon Mccarty
November 16, 2015
Bernie Sanders spoke about his proven track-record to get things done and a hope for change at the annual Jefferson-Jackson dinner at Hy-Vee Hall in Des Moines on Saturday.  

How could Bernie Sanders’ plan come to fruition?

Shannon Mccarty
November 13, 2015

Deceased student’s friend speaks out

Shannon Mccarty
November 11, 2015
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders appears at the Iowa Democratic Party’s annual Jefferson-Jackson Dinner in Des Moines on Saturday, Oct. 24.

How Sanders’ policies will be paid for

Shannon Mccarty
November 11, 2015
ISD

Suspect found in Ames burglaries

Shannon Mccarty
November 9, 2015
ISD

Overnight gas leak scare causes dorm evacuations

Shannon Mccarty
November 3, 2015
Serena Garcia, 4, of Des Moines, shows her support for John Edwards on January 3, 2008, at Caucus precinct 64 in the Iowa State Historical Museum in Des Moines. 

Iowa Caucus: Legacy of leadership

Shannon Mccarty
November 2, 2015

Ames police survive busy Homecoming weekend

Shannon Mccarty
November 2, 2015
Council members speak at the Ames City Council meeting.

City Council election on Tuesday

Shannon Mccarty
November 1, 2015
Council members speak at the Ames City Council meeting.

City Council candidates finish last forum

Shannon Mccarty
October 29, 2015

Halloween weekend preview

Shannon Mccarty
October 29, 2015

Faculty Senate president discusses multicultural affairs

Shannon Mccarty
October 20, 2015
Bernie Sanders spoke to a crowd of around 100 people at Iowas Latino Heritage Festival in downtown Des Moines. He focused on topics such as immigration, education and jobs.

Bernie Sanders grows post-debate support

Shannon Mccarty
October 19, 2015

The business behind space enterprising

Shannon Mccarty
October 16, 2015

How to keep your street front safe in Campustown

Shannon Mccarty
October 15, 2015
Sergeant Derek Grooters of the Ames Police Department analyzes a problematic streetlight at the Campustown safety walk Thursday evening. The safety walk is an annual event that highlights concerns that include burnt out streetlights, overgrown shrubs, and problematic sidewalks. 

Police, volunteers ensure safety in Campustown

Shannon Mccarty
October 15, 2015
The Ames Police Department is looking for Jeremy Devon McCorley, 26, of Ames, who is suspected of being involved in two burglaries that occurred last June.

Ames Police searching for robbery suspect

Shannon Mccarty
October 12, 2015
Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas speaks to the audience at the Family Leadership Summit on Saturday, July 18.

[Photo] Cruz gains support by opposing own party

Rakiah Bonjour
October 12, 2015
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) rallies the crowd Saturday afternoon at his campaign rally inside Torrent Brewing Co. in Ames.

Bernie Sanders gains student interest with policy

Shannon Mccarty
October 5, 2015
Tim Gartin 

Meet the Ames City Council Candidates

Shannon Mccarty
October 1, 2015
A road closed sign stands in front of Hayward Street by Lincoln Way while construction is underway. The street is getting new tar for the road and the sidewalks Aug. 25. 

Road closings in Ames

Shannon Mccarty
September 23, 2015

3 take aways from City Council meeting

Shannon Mccarty
September 22, 2015

City Council continues on Breckenridge Property

Shannon Mccarty
September 22, 2015

Five candidates run for seat on Ames City Council

Shannon Mccarty
September 21, 2015
Obama SOTU (copy)

Obama visits Des Moines to talk education

Shannon Mccarty
September 14, 2015
Donald Trump with supporters behind him, speaking at the Boone County Pufferbilly Days on September 12. 

Trump talks immigration in Boone, protestors respond

Shannon Mccarty
September 12, 2015
ISU President Steven Leath addresses new students during the first night of Destination Iowa State on Aug. 20.

Leath Shares Plans for Growing Enrollment

Shannon Mccarty
September 10, 2015

Leath Shares Plans for Growing Enrollment

Shannon Mccarty
September 10, 2015

City Council approves new developments

Shannon Mccarty
September 9, 2015

Airport renovations will give Iowa State wings

Shannon Mccarty
August 28, 2015

Cyclones for O’Malley rally in Ames

Shannon Mccarty
August 27, 2015
There are different periods when students can drop their classes. The Office of the Registrar employs a $12 fee for students to drop a class in an attempt to deter them from dropping and inform them that they should make their schedules for what they know is going to work.

How to change a class schedule

Shannon Mccarty
August 17, 2015
Natalie Gillenwater, sophomore in music education, is currently taking Psychology 230 online through Iowa State. She uses a textbook and often has to watch lecture videos online before she takes quizzes over the material she learns.

Online classes save time, available to ISU students

Shannon Mccarty
August 17, 2015
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders talked to a group of Iowans at a town meeting at the Boone County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Aug. 15. 

Bernie Sanders pledges to fight hardest to end racism in America

Shannon Mccarty
August 15, 2015
The next step for the Ames City Council in its settlement agreement with the Breckinridge Group is to institute a Land Use Policy Plan amendment to the land use designation. 

Ames City Council moves forward in agreement with Breckenridge

Shannon Mccarty
August 12, 2015
Student Government President Dan Breitbarth became the first person to receive a ride from Uber after he pulled away with graduate student and Uber driver Charlton Campbell in downtown Ames on Aug. 4.

Uber rides into Ames

Shannon Mccarty
August 4, 2015
Americana-roots band The Steel Wheels will be closing out a successful spring semester of Maintenance Shop shows at 8 p.m., on Wednesday, April 30th.

Live music venues in Ames

Shannon Mccarty
August 3, 2015
Stephen Colbert will begin his hosting duties of The Late Show on Sept. 8.

What to watch this fall

Shannon Mccarty
August 3, 2015
The next step for the Ames City Council in its settlement agreement with the Breckinridge Group is to institute a Land Use Policy Plan amendment to the land use designation. 

City Council passes Breckenridge proposal

Shannon Mccarty
July 29, 2015
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaking with supporters at the Iowa State Alumni Center in Ames on Sunday, July 26. Clinton is currently leading the Democratic field.

Clinton pushes for improved mental health care

Shannon Mccarty
July 27, 2015
City Manager Steven Schainker listens as the Ames City Council discusses tax abatements at the Tuesday, June 9 meeting.

Council to decide on Breckenridge land development

Shannon Mccarty
July 24, 2015
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal speaks with supporters on July 21, 2015 at the Oakwood Community Center in Ames.

Jindal shames Planned Parenthood

Shannon Mccarty
July 22, 2015
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham gets choked up on stage while talking about his family at the Family Leadership Summit in Stephens Auditorium on Saturday, July 18.

[Photo] Gallery: Family Leadership Summit

July 18, 2015
South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham speaks to the audience at the Family Leadership Summit on Saturday, July 18 at Stephens Auditorium.

Republicans fire back at Trump

Shannon Mccarty
July 18, 2015
City Manager Steven Schainker recommended reducing the size of the new terminal at the Ames Airport on Tuesday at the Ames City Council meeting. Iowa State may split the remaining $500,000 with the city.

[Photo] Iowa State may help pay for airport terminal

Alia Mortenson
July 15, 2015
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush speaks to a crowd of supporters on July 13 at Prairie Moon Winery in Ames. Bush is one of 15 candidates seeking the Republican nomination for president.

Bush fires back at Clinton

Shannon Mccarty
July 14, 2015
Former Planned Parenthood CEO Jill June speaks to Hillary Clinton supporters at her Ames campaign office open house on Tuesday, June 30. Clinton was not in attendance.

Clinton opens Ames campaign office

Shannon Mccarty
June 30, 2015
U.S. Supreme Court

Court decision could lead to ‘dry’ gay marriage counties

Shannon Mccarty
June 16, 2015
U.S Sen. Bernie Sanders, D-Vt., waves goodbye after he spoke at Torrent Brewing Co. in downtown Ames on Saturday, May 30, about his platform for president.

Sanders visits Ames, touts free college, income inequality

Shannon Mccarty
May 30, 2015
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