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Good Cop/Bad Cop: Iowa State vs. Utah

Good Cop – Megan Olson AMES — The Iowa State Cyclones will play their fourth game of the season this Saturday against Utah. The Cyclones will have the home field advantage against the Utes, who are 3-0. Iowa State leads the all-time series 5-1, with the most recent win being in…

Cyclones fire off for conference play against Texas Tech

AMES — The wait is over for the Cyclones to dive straight into Big 12 conference play on the road in Lubbock, Texas, to play Texas Tech Friday at 6 p.m. on ESPN+. Iowa State is 6-5 after going 1-2 in the Lucky Aces Invitational in Las Vegas. The team picked up wins against…

Daily Horoscope Sept. 25: To be or not to be

Aries Don’t let someone’s never-ending conversation test your patience today. If you find that you’re the one who can’t get to the point, make sure you’re keeping it simple. Taurus Your intuition is sharp and demands your trust today, Taurus. Take it seriously, even if it…

Barnes and Hayes bring Tulane ways to Iowa State

AMES — Arnold Barnes III and Omari Hayes were both part of the Tulane Green Wave’s 2025 American Conference Championship and College Football Playoff appearance. Both have significant roles on Iowa State’s offense and brought their talent to Ames after their conference…

Iowa State vs. Bowling Green recap and the new wrestling schedule | The Ames Angle

On this week’s episode of the Ames Angle, Sports Editor Noah LaBlanc, Assistant Sports Editor Lucas Vollmer and Sports Reporter Colin Patrick break down Iowa State’s performance against Bowling Green and discuss the recently released wrestling schedule.

September 24, 2026 Daily News Release Now Available

The September 24, 2026, Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

Daily Horoscope Sept. 24: One step at a time

Aries Be open about your feelings instead of feigning nonchalance. Getting out and being active may bring needed release and energy to subside the stress. Taurus Make your plans bigger; the stars push you to spend time with a bigger group. Consider reconnecting with old friends,…

Fat Bear Week returns with Alaska’s biggest online competition

Forget March Madness or Fantasy Football. The real bracket battle is happening in Alaska, and the contestants have four legs, sharp claws and a serious appetite for salmon. Fat Bear Week returned Tuesday, bringing back the annual online competition where people around the world…

PHOTOS: Internet preacher Sister Cindy visits Iowa State University

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September 23, 2026 Daily News Release Now Available

The September 23, 2026, Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

Iowa State wrestling sanctioned by NCAA for tampering and impermissible contact

AMES — The Iowa State wrestling program is involved in tampering and impermissible contact violations, according to a statement released by the NCAA. Cyclone Regional Training Center (CRTC) assistant coach Chris Perry had contact with two student-athletes, one of whom had not…