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 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.
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.
by Kyle Werner, Reporter Published November 7, 2025
David Cook, the second of two finalists who visited Ames this week as part of the search process for Iowa State University’s next president, spoke at an open forum on Thursday with his vision for Iowa State and how a successful university president starts with a strong team and a shared goal of servant leadership.
by Kyle Werner, Reporter Published November 5, 2025
Benjamin Houlton’s vision for Iowa State University is to “unleash this great institution for even greater impact.” Houlton, first of two finalists to visit campus as part of the search process for Iowa State University’s next president, spoke to students, faculty, staff and community members at an open forum on Wednesday.
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 came to Ames in 1963 to be an agricultural engineering professor at Iowa State University. Having grown up on his family farm, Buchele was passionate and knowledgeable about everything in agriculture, particularly how to stay safe.
by Kyle Werner, Reporter Published October 8, 2025
A search committee narrowed a list of 78 candidates hoping to be Iowa State University’s next president down to eight in a closed meeting on Monday. The committee will conduct virtual interviews with the eight semifinalists, whose names have not been made public, between Oct. 20 and Oct. 22.
by Kyle Werner, Reporter Published October 8, 2025
It’s now the season of cooler weather, changing leaves and spooky festivities. Halloween is a time for dressing up — maybe with a jacket if it continues to stay chilly — but you can get in the spooky mood ahead of Halloween night.
Editor's note: Michael Kitchell is one of the 22 members of the Story County Falls Prevention Coalition.
A few years ago, Dr. Sherri Flugrad, an emergency room physician, asked Matt Peterson, director...
by Kyle Werner, Reporter Published September 24, 2025
The Iowa State University president’s home was found to have several issues — most associated with aging homes — by a facility analysis completed by the Iowa Board of Regents. Sean Reeder, senior vice president for operations and finance, told the Regents about deficiencies at the president’s home, known as the Knoll, at its meeting last Thursday.
by Kyle Werner, Reporter Published September 22, 2025
The Iowa Board of Regents heard updates from Iowa State University on Thursday, including the introduction of two new majors, implementation of initiatives for university efficiency and university appropriations for the upcoming 2027 fiscal year.
