News across Greater Ames
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.
Daily Horoscope Sept. 29: Not going anywhere
Astrological forecast Mars in Leo Aries Don’t be afraid to reach out for help when you need creative or professional assistance; we can’t all do everything solely by ourselves. A new partnership may find you today. Taurus Put your most important tasks first before scrambling to…
Shahbaz: Fuel up your car, the world is changing
As the midterm elections approach in the U.S., fuel prices have become one of, if not the biggest, talking points regarding government performance. Not only have prices made consumer fuel such as diesel entirely inaccessible, they have also leached into the prices for everything…
BREAKING: Lipsey returns to Iowa State for fifth year
AMES — Point guard Tamin Lipsey is back on the Iowa State men’s basketball roster for the 2026-27 season, Iowa State Athletics announced on social media Monday. Lipsey was granted a fifth year of eligibility in the Monroe County Circuit Court in Indiana in the Daley et al. v.…
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…
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.…
Cyclones lose defensive battle against ranked West Virginia
AMES — The Cyclones punched above their weight class in a stout defensive showing, losing 0-2 to the Mountaineers Sunday. Iowa State has a few days to recuperate before they face Utah (3-5-2) at home on Thursday. From the jump, neither team wanted to make the first move and…
Dermer: AI broke the promise to graduates and employees
What do college graduates and corporate employees have in common? At first glance, nothing. One is walking across a graduation stage hoping to start a career. The other has spent twenty years building one. One has student debt. The other has a mortgage, a family and decades of…
Utah beats Iowa State 31-17 on the back of Wayshawn Parker
Utah didn’t look pretty in the third quarter, but luckily it didn’t matter. The Utes gutted out a 31-17 road win over Iowa State on Saturday in Ames, surviving their first real test of adversity in 2026 to move to 4-0 overall and 1-0 in Big 12 play. It wasn’t the dominant…