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The Alliant Energy Solar Farm at ISU welcomed OLLI at Iowa State members to learn more about its public-private partnership during a tour in the fall of 2024.
A lifelong learning opportunity in the community
by Michael Kitchell, Staff Reporter
Published November 11, 2025
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Iowa State University has offered numerous educational opportunities for community members since 2008, and with numerous volunteer instructors and support from Iowa State, the participant feedback the program has received has been quite positive.
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David Cook is introduced as the president-designate, to become the 17th president of Iowa State University on Tuesday, at the Memorial Union. (Photo: Christopher Gannon/Iowa State University)
Regents select David Cook, president of North Dakota State University, as next president of ISU
by Kyle Werner, Reporter
Published November 11, 2025
The Iowa Board of Regents announced Tuesday that David Cook will be the next president of Iowa State University. Cook, currently the president of North Dakota State University, will begin his term as Iowa State’s 17th president in 2026 following the retirement of current president Wendy Wintersteen, who announced her decision in May.

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Representatives of the state of Iowa, Iowa State University and BioMADE broke ground for a $40 million fermentation pilot plant on Friday at Iowa State University's BioCentury ResearchFarm just west of Ames. The facility will support biomanufacturing research and development into the conversion of crops into chemicals, livestock feeds and other uses. Pictured, from left, are Brent Shanks, ISU distinguished professor in engineering; Jack Starr, BioMADE chief manufacturing officer; Douglas Friedman, BioMADE chief executive officer; Kim Reynolds, governor of Iowa; and Wendy Wintersteen, president of Iowa State.
BioMADE breaks ground on new plant
Published November 16, 2025
Representatives of the state of Iowa, Iowa State University and BioMADE broke ground for a $40 million fermentation pilot plant on Friday at Iowa State University's BioCentury ResearchFarm just west of Ames.
Numerous boxes sit full of books on Wednesday as dozens of volunteers begin to unpack them on tables throughout the Farwell T. Brown Auditorium for the Ames Public Library's book sale.
Book sale so everyone can start a library
by Anthony Capps, Editor
Published November 12, 2025

To end homecoming week with a bang, around 2,000 people gathered in the parking lot behind the Alumni Center for the annual pep rally. The rally featured the women's and men's basketball teams, the men's wrestling team and speeches from ISU President Wendy Wintersteen and Jeff Johnson, the recently retired Lora and Russ Talbot Endowed President and Chief Executive Officer of the ISU Alumni Association. The event also announced the Cardinal Court winners and hosted the Yell Like Hell final performances between Cycademy Awards, How the Grinch Stole Homecoming and Cy Wars: The Clone Wars.
Photos: Cyclone spirit shines during homecoming
by August Anderson, Roberto Ibarra III, Anna Graf, Emma Lorang, Sarah Mays and Olivia Moody
Published October 29, 2025
Iowa State University celebrated its homecoming last week with events such as the athletic competition Cyclone Tourneys, Campanile for CyFest, Yell Like Hell, Painting Victory Lane and Food on Campus.
Wes Buchele, inventor and advocate for safety in agriculture
Ames Notables: Wes Buchele
Published October 22, 2025
Pumpkin patches, apple orchards, murder mysteries and more are right here in Ames and surrounding communities for you to partake in.
How to celebrate the spooky season in Ames
by Kyle Werner, Reporter
Published October 8, 2025
As falls among seniors rise, Story County Falls Prevention Coalition is a local group that is trying to reduce the risk of falls. A lecture this Thursday at Iowa State University will also inform on measures and exercises to help reduce the risk.
Community groups partner to reduce falls
by Michael Kitchell, Reporter
Published September 24, 2025

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Hundreds gathered at a "No Kings" protest in O'Neil Park on Saturday.
Photos: Demonstrators want ‘No Kings’
by Tricia Francois and Julianna Chiappetta
Published October 21, 2025
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered at O’Neil Park on Saturday for the "No Kings" demonstration. The "No Kings" movement is a nationwide protest against the Trump administration’s policies and actions.
The Sycamore family and their friends are intrigued by Alice's boyfriend Tony, who they are finally meeting. Here the couple (Maggie Bambic and Benjamin Nuckroils), right, talk with Boris Kolenkov (Hayden Reynolds), who teaches the other Sycamore daughter, Essie (Sophie Bass), far left, dance in the ACTORS production of You Can't Take It with You.
ACTORS opens season with laughs, family ties
by Anthony Capps, Editor
Published September 11, 2025

Iowa State Cyclone Audi Crooks (55) scored her 1,500th point (in 70 games) in the win against Southern on Wednesday. She tallied 29 of the Cyclones' 85 points.
WBB: Crooks reaches 1,500 career points in win over Lady Jaguars
by Jared Larson, Reporter
Published November 5, 2025
Though Wednesday’s game started rocky, by the end Cyclone Audi Crooks not only led the team to a win over the Lady Jaguars but also scored her 1,500th career point.
Ankeny native and Dowling Catholic alumnus Carson Brown (10) paves the way for fellow central Iowan Abu Sama III (24).
Photos: Cyclones fall to Cougars
Published October 29, 2025