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PHOTOS: This month in visuals: September 2026
Daily Horoscope Oct. 1: Make your move
Aries You have plenty to say today, Aries, but remember to let others get a word in, too. Spend your evening with friends who actually lift your spirits. Taurus Take a good look at your spending today, Taurus and ask yourself if your budget is keeping up with your habits. If…
Review: “Marvel’s Wolverine” cuts shallow
*Spoiler Warning* “Marvel’s Wolverine” is the latest game from Insomniac Games, the developers of the recent “Spider-Man” games. “Marvel’s Wolverine” showcases some of the heights the studio can reach, but it also has some of its lowest lows in years. Reviews on “Marvel’s…
Tornabane: Should Iowa State run a two-center lineup? It depends
Iowa State men’s basketball is roughly two and a half weeks from taking the court at Hilton Coliseum, and a new starting lineup will be visible to the public. In the meantime, the Iowa State coaching staff, along with every college basketball coach in America, has to figure out…
Cyclones in the NBA: 2026 offseason
As the summer turns to fall and the trees turn from green to orange, a new time of year for sports approaches. The MLB is entering the postseason, the NFL and college football are fully underway and the NHL’s regular season has officially started. For the NBA, the month of…
Hazan: Response to Proctor: Optimism isn’t a climate strategy
It is easy to believe things will work out. That belief is comforting. It allows us to focus on the immediate demands of daily life while assuming that someone, somewhere, will eventually solve the bigger problems facing the world. I am as susceptible to this mindset as anyone…
Keep the win streak alive: Cyclones travel to Arizona
AMES — Iowa State is off to a flaming 2-0 start in Big 12 conference play and is set for two matchups in Arizona, one being Arizona State, the No.12 team in the nation. Iowa State (8-5) will take on Arizona (5-7) Friday at 7 p.m., and will then play Arizona State (10-3) Sunday…
September 30, 2026 Daily News Release Now Available
The September 30, 2026, Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.
Fall into fashion: Wardrobe staples
The weather is cooling off, but with unpredictable rain or sunshine each day, it’s hard to know what to wear. Fall marks a transition to cold weather clothing, from seasonal pieces to new styles. With cooler temperatures, it’s all about finding new outfits that keep you warm…
Daily Horoscope Sept. 30: The pre-retrograde prophecy
Aries The stars encourage you to be more open about your feelings and desires in your close relationships. It’s important to have those uncomfortable conversations to move forward. Taurus Focus on putting energy into your dearest relationships for the next few months. An…
Cyclones in the NFL: Week 3
Week 3 of the NFL season has come and gone. While injuries have limited several Iowa State alumni early in the season, others have flourished. Brock Purdy and the 49ers headlined the former Cyclones in the big leagues in Week 3, and remained undefeated through the first three…
September 29, 2026 Daily News Release Now Available
The September 29, 2026, Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.