News across Greater Ames
Cyclones start season strong in Husker Invitational
LINCOLN, Neb. — Iowa State tennis had a great weekend in Lincoln, Neb. The team went a combined 5-1 in doubles and 7-5 in singles. Day one Millie Day, who transferred from Idaho State, was a standout player for the Cyclones Friday. In her singles match, Day came back from down a…
Highlights: Cyclones storm back to stun UCF in five-set thriller
AMES — The Cyclones rallied from a 2-1 deficit to defeat UCF 3-2 in their Big 12 home opener Sunday at Hilton Coliseum. Iowa State moves to 8-5 (2-0 Big 12), while UCF drops to 8-4 (0-2 Big 12). Iowa State’s defense kept the Cyclones within striking distance late, while Nayeli…
Endurance through doubt: Cyclone comeback win against UCF
AMES — Iowa State endured to pull off an unlikely comeback win 3-2 against a talented UCF team Sunday night. Clutch plays on both sides of the ball were the main ingredients in the recipe for victory. The Cyclones won their first set and then found themselves down 17-13 trailing…
PHOTOS: Iowa State soccer falls 0-2 to West Virginia
Highlights: Cyclones lose offensive battle against No. 10 West Virginia
AMES — The Cyclones lost 2-0 in a defensive battle against No. 10 West Virginia on Sunday, starting conference play winless after three straight losses. The Cyclones dropped to 4-5-2 on the season, while remaining 0-3-0 in the Big 12. The Mountaineers jumped to 6-1-2 and won…
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…
Hidden meanings behind Taylor Swift’s “The Encore”
Last October, Taylor Swift released her 12th studio album “The Life of a Showgirl,” inspired by the record-breaking “Eras Tour.” Swift added four new tracks to the album Friday. Swift is known for her autobiographical lyrics, and with these new tracks, fans and critics have made…
Story County property taxes due Wednesday: How residents can pay
Property owners have until Wednesday to pay the first installment of their Story County property taxes. The second installment is due March 31, 2027. Residents can pay through the Story County property tax payment page, which links to the online payment system. They will need the…
Meet StuGov Director of Outreach Kennedy Haag
Kennedy Haag, a junior studying political science and criminal justice, serves as the Director of Outreach for Iowa State’s Student Government. In her role, she aims to inform students about all the StuGov officials and their involvement on campus. “My kind of big goal for it is…
Astrological Week at a Glance: Love, ego and relationships
Dearest readers, The Zodiac is in for quite the ride on love and introspection, starting with Mars entering Leo and ending with Venus going retrograde. Love, ego and relationships come into question not just this week, but through the coming month. Mars in Leo (Sept. 27 – Nov.…