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.
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%.
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.
Mary Greeley Medical Center announced today it will close the Israel Family Hospice House in December. The announcement ensures that the hospice services the hospital provides at the house will continue.
by Amber Mohmand, News Editor Published October 22, 2025
Ames Fire Chief Rich Higgins and his department are used to answering calls for help — not making them. However, the Campustown station no longer meets safety needs, so the department is asking taxpayers to help fund a new fire station on State Avenue.
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.
More than 2,000 people gathered in downtown Ames on Saturday for the city's Pridefest. The annual celebration hosted businesses, live music performances, and LGBTQ+ pride-related activities for Ames locals to celebrate pride on the corner of Fifth Street and Douglas Avenue.
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.
by Emma Lorang, Contributor Published October 7, 2025
Photos from the Ames High homecoming game where the Little Cyclones defeated Council Bluffs Lincoln Lynxes 28-21. It was the Little Cyclones’ first of the season.
by Emma Lorang, Contributor Published October 1, 2025
Students, residents and Little Cyclone fans crowded Main Street on Monday to kick off Ames High’s homecoming week with the annual parade. The parade featured various sports teams, school organizations and the marching band. The parade also included the students voted to the homecoming court.
Filing deadlines have come and gone to be on the ballot for the Nov. 4 Ames school and city elections.
Four school board candidates, some with familiar names, filed to run for election. Others decided...
