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The northern lights' red and green hues were visible in Ames on Tuesday and Wednesday nights.

Photos: Northern lights bring color to night sky

by Jared Larson and Kyle Werner
Published November 12, 2025
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
Ames Community School District office located on 24th Street.

Short school board meeting approves demolition bid

by Kyle Werner, Reporter
Published November 7, 2025
David Cook is the second of two finalists for the presidency of Iowa State University who will visit the campus.

David Cook, Ames native and ISU graduate, argues leadership starts with a strong team

by Kyle Werner, Reporter
Published November 7, 2025
Benjamin Houlton is the first of two finalists for the presidency of Iowa State University who will visit the campus.

Benjamin Houlton, a finalist for president, underscores ‘multidisciplinary excellence’ at ISU

by Kyle Werner, Reporter
Published November 5, 2025
The Ames Community gathered to vote in the local elections on Nov. 4, 2025.

School board elections: Ames elects 2 new members; Gilbert candidates tie for two positions

by Kyle Werner, Reporter
Published November 5, 2025
Thirty-nine students from Ames High School were selected to participate in the Iowa All-State Music Festival. (Courtesy of Ames Community School District)

Ames music students make it to All-State

by Kyle Werner, Reporter
Published October 29, 2025
Ames Community School District office located on 24th Street.

School board hears improved performance results, ESA petitions, possible fund transfers

by Kyle Werner, Reporter
Published October 27, 2025
Gilbert School Board candidates, clockwise from left, Jossie Gray, Josh Bennett, Dakota Hoben and Jerud Thompson.

Meet the Gilbert School Board candidates

by Kyle Werner, Reporter
Published October 22, 2025
Nevada School Board candidates, from left, Tim Hadley, Emily Shaack, Tori Carsrud and Katie Woodard.

Meet the Nevada School Board candidates

by Kyle Werner, Reporter
Published October 22, 2025
Five of the candidates for the United School Board in the upcoming election. From left: Ryan Andorfer, Rachael Gross, Ben Hershey, George Mosby and Samantha Perry.

Meet the United School Board candidates

by Kyle Werner, Reporter
Published October 15, 2025
The four candidates for Ames School Board in the upcoming election. Clockwise from top left: Kelly Winfrey, Jennifer Tipton, Aaron Rodriguez and Arthur "Art" Baumgartner

Meet the Ames School Board candidates

by Kyle Werner, Reporter
Published October 15, 2025
Beardshear Hall at Iowa State University on July 8, 2025.

ISU’s presidential search narrows to 8 candidates

by Kyle Werner, Reporter
Published October 8, 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
The Ames Community School District School Board met Monday, June 16, and heard reports on 2024-25 goals, new online learning options and more.

Ames School Board allocates $100k toward support personnel

by Kyle Werner, Reporter
Published October 7, 2025
Ames School Board members, from left to right, Kelly Winfrey, Arthur Baumgartner and Aaron Rodriguez have announced they are seeking another term. Far Right, Ames resident Jennifer Tipton is also seeking a seat on the board.

Who will be on this year’s ballot for school board elections?

by Kyle Werner
Published September 24, 2025
The Knoll, the president’s residence, was found to have “challenges typical of older homes” according to the Board of Regents' report.

Aging Knoll residence shows issues in regent analysis

by Kyle Werner, Reporter
Published September 24, 2025
Ames Community School District office located on 24th Street.

School board hears about pilot programs, updates and plans

by Kyle Werner, Reporter
Published September 23, 2025
Beardshear Hall at Iowa State University on July 8, 2025.

Regents approves new majors, hears strategic initiatives

by Kyle Werner, Reporter
Published September 22, 2025
Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist, podcaster and founder of conservative non-profit Turning Point USA, was killed at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10.

Regents order universities to launch investigations into social media posts about Charlie Kirk’s death

by Kyle Werner, Reporter
Published September 17, 2025
Sam Morrow, center, talks with customer at Clay-Mations Studio. An artist and teacher, Morrow recently opened the studio. (Provided by Sam Morrow)

Local ceramics studio gets start thanks to CYstarter program

by Kyle Werner, Reporter
Published September 17, 2025
Parks Library is shown on Tuesday, Sept. 9.

Celebrating 100 years of the ISU campus library

by Kyle Werner, Reporter
Published September 16, 2025
Ames Community School District office located on 24th Street.

School board begins its school year with facility updates

by Kyle Werner, Reporter
Published September 10, 2025
Chloride lime is added as a softening agent to treat minerals like calcium and magnesium that contribute water hardness.

Ames residents don’t need to worry about their water as concerns arise in central Iowa

by Kyle Werner, Reporter
Published September 3, 2025
Ukrainian flags were planted in the ground around the Walnut Shelter at Inis Grove Park for the Ukrainian Independence Day celebration.

Ames celebrates Ukrainian Independence Day

by Kyle Werner, Reporter
Published August 26, 2025
ISU vet students and and veterinarians pose for a photo at the 2025 Iowa State Fair.

ISU vet students appreciate hot, hands-on opportunities at state fair

by Kyle Werner, Reporter
Published August 19, 2025
Rummage RAMPage sells used household goods to keep them out of the landfill. (Photo courtesy city of Ames)

Rummage RAMPage 2025 brings in big success

by Kyle Werner, Reporter
Published August 18, 2025
A screenshot of the AIM video that shows Susan Harper saying "we are finding loopholes in the law."

Controversial DEI videos prompt special Regents meeting, stricter policies

by Kyle Werner, Reporter
Published August 14, 2025
University Museums is celebrating is 50th Anniversary.

Iowa State celebrates 50 years of University Museums

by Kyle Werner, Reporter
Published August 13, 2025
Ames Community School District office located on 24th Street.

Ames School Board discusses new courses, legislative priorities

by Kyle Werner, Reporter
Published August 13, 2025
Curtiss Hall at Iowa State University on July 8, 2025.

ISU 2026 budget approved by Regents

by Kyle Werner, Reporter
Published August 8, 2025
The Wall That Heals will visit Nevada from August 7 to August 10.

Traveling Vietnam veterans memorial comes to Nevada

by Kyle Werner, Reporter
Published August 5, 2025
Art that had been available to rent through the Memorial Union's art rental program. The art is now for sale. (Photo courtesy Memorial Union)

MU rental art now for sale

by Kyle Werner, Reporter
Published August 5, 2025
Thunderstorms have brought about several watches and warnings to Story County so far this summer. (Stock photo)

Why so stormy? Iowa’s rainy summer brings severe weather to Ames

by Kyle Werner, Reporter
Published July 30, 2025
Rummage RAMPage started in 2016 as a way for used goods to find new homes instead of going into the landfill.

Your trash is someone else’s treasure at Rummage RAMPage

by Kyle Werner, Reporter
Published July 23, 2025
A rendering of the future location of Friendship Ark and The Arc of Story County.

JAX campus gets new life as hub for area nonprofits

by Kyle Werner, Reporter
Published July 23, 2025
A sign in front of what used to be Mullet's shows a new restaurant, Patio Bar & Grill, will soon open in West Ames.

New Mexican restaurant to fill vacancy in west Ames

by Kyle Werner, Reporter
Published July 22, 2025
Ames Community School District office located on 24th Street.

School board to have 4 openings this fall, hears of testing changes

by Kyle Werner, Reporter
Published July 16, 2025
Charles Hall poses with a Crimson Sweet watermelon. (Provided by Iowa State University)

5 things you may have not known were created at Iowa State

by Kyle Werner, Reporter
Published July 16, 2025
Beardshear Hall at Iowa State University on July 8, 2025.

5 fun facts about the history of Iowa State University

by Kyle Werner, Reporter
Published July 9, 2025
A look at downtown Ames looking west on Main Street from the Douglas Avenue corner from the 1920s or early '30s. (Provided by Ames Public Library)

4 fun facts about the history of Ames

by Kyle Werner, Reporter
Published July 9, 2025
Kids line up for candy at the Fourth of July parade in downtown Ames.

Ames events to celebrate 4th of July

by Kyle Werner, Reporter
Published July 1, 2025
Kate Solko puts herbs out for sale at the June 28 Ames Farmers' Market.

Farmers’ Market vendor spotlight: Root to Rise Farm

by Kyle Werner, Reporter
Published June 30, 2025
Lucky Star Iowa had a pop up market on Sunday, June 1.

Lucky Star Iowa market is where creativity and community meet

by Kyle Werner, Reporter
Published June 4, 2025
The Iowa State University campanile shown on June 23, 2025.

Tuition hikes, pay raises and a presidential search begins for Iowa State

by Kyle Werner, Reporter
Published June 18, 2025
The Ames Community School District School Board met Monday, June 16, and heard reports on 2024-25 goals, new online learning options and more.

Ames School Board hears report on goals, new online learning options

by Kyle Werner, Reporter
Published June 17, 2025
Scott Grimes, superintendent of Ames Community School District

End of the 2024-25 school year marks first year for Ames Superintendent

by Kyle Werner, Reporter
Published June 16, 2025
Ames Community School District office located on 24th Street.

Ames Schools will participate in storm protection fund

by Kyle Werner, Reporter
Published June 3, 2025
Activities this summer at Iowa State University's Reiman Gardens include workshops, day camps and garden yoga.

Activities, markets and more to check out this summer

by Kyle Werner, Reporter
Published June 2, 2025
Ames Community School District offering summer meals, breakfast in fall

Ames Community School District offering summer meals, breakfast in fall

by Kyle Werner, Reporter
Published May 20, 2025