Local News in Ames

“Iowa Weird Vol. 2” brings Iowa’s strange stories to Ames

As October approaches, Iowa’s ghost stories are something a little closer to home. Hayseed Press, a Cedar Falls-based independent publisher, will bring its recently released anthology “Iowa Weird Vol. 2” to Ames for an event at Dog Eared Books Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. The collection…

Dolly Parton Night celebrates music, film and philanthropy

Pink, rhinestones and cowboy boots will take over the Women’s and Gender Studies department Friday as students gather to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton. Iowa State’s women’s and gender studies department will host a Dolly Parton-themed night Friday. The event will…

PHOTOS: Repair Café at the Student Innovation Center

“Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story” turns female influence into something bloody

Spoiler alert: This article contains spoilers. There is a lot to argue about in “Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story.” How much of it is true? Why does the series take such dramatic liberties with Lizzie Borden’s life? Why does the show repeatedly turn women’s trauma into something…

McDougal: Foo Fighters Take Cover Tour 2026 Review

Contains use of vulgarity In support of their latest album, “Your Favorite Toy,” the Foo Fighters are in the midst of their Take Cover tour across North America. For the majority of their shows, Mannequin Pussy and Queens of the Stone Age are the opening acts. As a huge fan, I…

Count-Me-In A Capella kicks off new season

Count-Me-In A Capella, an all-treble a capella group of Iowa State students, has welcomed their new members for the 2026-27 competition year and wrapped up their first performance of the year at the Downtown Ames Music Walk Wednesday. The group is made up of 18 voices, a director…

Octagon Art Festival returns to downtown Ames for its 55th year

Downtown Ames will once again become a gathering place for artists and art lovers when the Octagon Art Festival returns to Main Street on Sunday. Now in its 55th year, the festival will bring 90 artists from seven states and communities across the Midwest to Ames from 10 a.m. to…

Review: “Pylon” reinvents Beabadoobee’s sound

Beabadoobee’s fourth album, “Pylon,” completely flips her known style of pop on its head, focusing instead on a much more grunge and Midwest emo rock sound. This is most evident in the string of features that are found on the album. Paramore’s Hayley Williams, Deftones’ Chino…