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How KATSEYE members are going “MIA” while still keeping girl groups relevant
The viral K-pop sensation KATSEYE currently has two members on hiatus despite their growing success. KATSEYE is a six-member girl group, heavily inspired by K-pop. They are known for their high-energy dances and have members from the United States, Switzerland, the Philippines…
All the way from Koshu, Japan
In “Where the Wild Things Are,” the main character, Max, finds himself in a new land filled with creatures and things he didn’t know. Yet, he found his way through the chaos. Ninth grade student Chihara Sakamoto from Koshu City, Japan, found herself drawn to the book, which she…
“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…
Cyclones look to get in win column against Mountaineers
AMES — Iowa State soccer will continue to seek its first conference win Sunday when No. 10 West Virginia comes to Ames for a showdown at noon. The Cyclones fell 2-1 to Houston Thursday night. Now at 4-4-2 this season and on a two-game skid to open Big 12 play, Iowa State finds…
Cyclones host UCF for Big 12 Conference home opener
AMES — Hilton Coliseum will host the Iowa State volleyball team in its Big 12 Conference matchup against UCF, Sunday at 4 p.m. The game will be streamed on ESPN+. Last season, the Cyclones went 7-2 in conference play at Hilton, and they are looking to duplicate that type of…
Small Business Spotlight: Ames Silversmithing
Standing apart from the many other storefronts and businesses on Main Street is Ames Silversmithing. Opened in August 1976, originally at 130 Main St. before moving to 220 Main St. the next year, Ames Silversmithing is family-owned and operated by Gary Youngberg, his wife Karen…
What we learned in Week 4 against Utah
AMES — Iowa State fell to No. 15 Utah 31-17 on its home turf at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday. The passing game was the most active it has been all year, but Iowa State had a hard time generating offense, especially on first and third down. Iowa State tried fighting back in the…
Offensive woes define Iowa State loss against No. 15 Utah
AMES — Iowa State hosted the No. 15 Utah Utes at Jack Trice Stadium, and looked to shock the Big 12 and pull off a surprising upset. At halftime, the Cyclones were down 24-3, with their only points coming on a Kyle Konrardy 47-yard field goal. With the field covered in mud and…
Highlights: Cyclones get stuck in the mud in 31-17 defeat
AMES — Iowa State opened its conference at home with a 31-17 loss to No. 15 Utah. The loss was encapsulated by a lack of first-down connections, an insufficient defense and Utah’s star running back Wayshawn Parker’s star-studded performance. “Us not being able to tackle at all…
PHOTOS: Sights and Sounds around Jack Trice during the Cyclones 31-17 loss against Utah
PHOTOS: Cyclones suffer wistful whiteout loss to Utes
BREAKING: Ames Police investigate life threatening injury at fraternity
AMES – At 7:57 a.m. Saturday, first responders arrived on scene to a severely injured man lying at the bottom of a fire escape at 237 Ash Ave., the address of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Ames Police, Ames Fire Department and emergency medical services responded, and via Life Flight,…