by Anthony Capps, Editor Published November 18, 2025
The Ames drivers license station is moving from the west side to a more central location. Currently located in the Lincoln Way Corners development the center will be closed on Thursday and Friday and reopen at 10 a.m. Monday at its new location at the Iowa Department of Transportation complex, 203 S. Grand Ave.
by Kyle Werner, Reporter Published November 18, 2025
The Regents also approved campus dining services to build a new support hub south of campus and plans for the renewal of State Gymnasium’s natatorium. And former dean David Spalding will serve as the interim ISU president following current president Wendy Wintersteen’s retirement in January and incoming president David Cook’s appointment in March.
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.
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Judy Trumpy, retired army dietician and former manager for Iowa State University dining services, will speak at a Veterans Day program on Tuesday.
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.
by Kyle Werner, Reporter Published November 5, 2025
The Ames School Board will have two familiar faces and two new faces after this year’s election. Three ran for three at-large seats — Kelly Winfrey, Art Baumgartner and Jennifer Tipton — while Aaron Rodriguez ran to fill an at-large vacancy. All were uncontested.
Ames voters approved spending $10.5 million to relocate Fire Station No. 2 from the heart of Campustown to State Avenue. There were 5,881 votes on the question in Tuesday’s election, according to unofficial election results from the Iowa Secretary of State. The bond garnered 5,099 yes votes — 86.7%.
by Bill Monroe, Reporter Published October 29, 2025
Ames residents may soon need to get licenses for their pets. The city council heard from several residents in opposition to the ordinance and then decided to take up the issue again next year while instructing city staff to launch a public information campaign to explain the program.
by Kyle Werner, Reporter Published October 29, 2025
Every year, thousands of students spend months learning, memorizing and practicing music — all for the chance to perform at the Iowa All-State Music Festival. Those in band, choir, and orchestra had the chance to showcase their talents during auditions on Oct. 25.
