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Shahbaz: The economic catastrophe ruining college life
Daniyal Shahbaz, Columnist | July 26, 2026

College is generally one of the most financially insecure times in a person’s life. It is that weird middle point where adult-like expenses...

"Reality Awaits" (2026), The Strokes
The Strokes’ first album in six years is thrilling, original and bizarre
Dylan Fobian, Arts & Culture Reporter | July 26, 2026
Mechanical engineering doctoral students Sarah Tyree and Madeleine McMahon use a new gas chromatography machine in a lab in the Biorenewables Complex. A strategic plan award last year purchased several pieces of equipment that will expand research capabilities at the Bioeconomy Institute. Photo by Christopher Gannon.
Iowa State-led research initiative receives $15 million in federal funding
Leylah Moreno, Dose Managing Editor | July 26, 2026
Supergirl (2026)
Review | “Supergirl”: Barely crossing the finish line
Matthew Banholzer, Columnist | July 26, 2026
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Netflix continues to build up its true crime library
Savannah Stickrod-Worthen, Arts & Culture Reporter | July 26, 2026
Cars drop off donations at Rummage RAMPage in Ames, Iowa, July 21, 2026.
Rummage RAMPage proceeds support nonprofits
Temperance Borey, Arts & Culture Reporter | July 26, 2026
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Mechanical engineering doctoral students Sarah Tyree and Madeleine McMahon use a new gas chromatography machine in a lab in the Biorenewables Complex. A strategic plan award last year purchased several pieces of equipment that will expand research capabilities at the Bioeconomy Institute. Photo by Christopher Gannon.
Iowa State-led research initiative receives $15 million in federal funding
Leylah Moreno, Dose Managing Editor | July 26, 2026

An Iowa State University (ISU)-led research initiative has been awarded a multimillion-dollar grant from the National Science Foundation’s...

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Making Ames feel smaller, one friendship at a time
July 23, 2026
Ward 4 Rep. Rachel Junck during the regular meeting of The Ames City Council at Ames City Hall in Ames, Iowa, June 23, 2026.
Fireside chat with city council member Rachel Junck
July 23, 2026
Mayor John Haila during the regular meeting of the Ames City Council on August 26, 2025, Ames, Iowa.
Fireside chat with mayor John Haila
July 20, 2026
Ward 2 Rep. Tim Gartin during the Ames City Council meeting at Ames City Hall in Ames, Iowa, July 14, 2026.
Fireside chat with city council member Tim Gartin
July 19, 2026
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SPORTS
CHICAGO, IL - JULY 24: Bridget Carleton #6 of the Portland Fire shoots the ball during the AT&T WNBA All-Star 2026 - Kia WNBA Skills Challenge And WNBA STARRY 3-Point Contest on July 24, 2026 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images)
Bridget Carleton stars in WNBA 3-Point Contest
Marshall Woods, Sports Reporter | July 26, 2026

Former Iowa State Cyclone Bridget Carleton appeared at the WNBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago, Illinois, for the 3-Point Contest.  It was announced...

Riley Beach (front) and Maelle Porcher running the women's mile at the Iowa State Cyclone track and field Open at Lied Recreation Center, Ames, Iowa, Jan. 24, 2025.
Meet the newest Cyclone women’s track and field athletes
July 26, 2026
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Under the Radar: Iowa State’s Sports Media Club
July 26, 2026
Megan Walters (5) celebrates with teammates after scoring her first career goal during the soccer game against the University of Arizona at the Cyclone Sports Complex in Ames, Iowa, Sept. 18, 2025.
Tornabane: Ranking Iowa State’s soccer comprehensive schedule
July 23, 2026
Keshon Gilbert (10), Curtis Jones (5) and Tamin Lipsey (3) during the Iowa State vs. University of Kansas men's basketball game, Hilton Coliseum, Ames, Iowa, Jan. 15, 2025.
A dream worth chasing: Former Cyclones in the second step of their NBA journey
July 23, 2026
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ARTS & CULTURE
"Reality Awaits" (2026), The Strokes
The Strokes’ first album in six years is thrilling, original and bizarre
Dylan Fobian, Arts & Culture Reporter | July 26, 2026

“Reality Awaits” has been the topic of much controversy among many proclaimed The Strokes fans. Ever since the first release of the first...

Supergirl (2026)
Review | “Supergirl”: Barely crossing the finish line
July 26, 2026
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Netflix continues to build up its true crime library
July 26, 2026
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Review | “The Odyssey”: A journey worth taking
July 23, 2026
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Review | Motionless In White album: “Decades”
July 23, 2026
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OPINION
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Shahbaz: The economic catastrophe ruining college life
Daniyal Shahbaz, Columnist | July 26, 2026

College is generally one of the most financially insecure times in a person’s life. It is that weird middle point where adult-like expenses...

Dan Culhane, President and CEO of the Ames Chamber of Commerce. Image provided by Dan Culhane.
Culhane: We owe it to ourselves to consider the opportunity
July 26, 2026
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Shahbaz: The accessibility facade that plagues the ISU campus
July 23, 2026
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Stickrod-Worthen: Is Disney worth the price?
July 23, 2026
Cy and members of the Iowa State band carry flags of other colleges across the field before the Iowa vs. Iowa State football game at Jack Trice Stadium, Ames, Iowa, Sept. 6, 2025.
Woods: Conference realignment is ruining college sports
July 22, 2026
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TRENDING
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Gov. Kim Reynolds, April 16, 2026. Courtesy of Robin Opsahl/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

Iowa speed limit increases take effect July 1

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Courtesy of cityofames.org

Data center proposed in Ames

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Courtesy of Lucius Pham/Iowa Public Radio

2026 Iowa Primary results

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The individuals suspected of assaulting a man on Chamberlain Street at around 2:20 a.m. on May 16. (Courtesy of the Ames Police Department)

BREAKING: Ames Police request public's help in assault investigation

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Flash flooding leaves lasting impact on Ames

Flash flooding leaves lasting impact on Ames

PRINT EDITIONS
HOROSCOPES
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Mercury Retrograde Horoscopes
Mia Arias, Editor in Chief | July 1, 2026

Dearest readers,   The feared Mercury retrograde season is upon us and will remain with us until July 23. This Mercury retrograde...

PODCASTS
The Ames Angle | Recapping the 2025-2026 Season
The Ames Angle | Recapping the 2025-2026 Season
April 29, 2026
The Ames Angle | Transfer Portal Madness Continues
The Ames Angle | Transfer Portal Madness Continues
April 22, 2026
The Ames Angle | March Madness is over; the Transfer Portal has begun
The Ames Angle | March Madness is over; the Transfer Portal has begun
April 9, 2026
The Ames Angle | Advancing to the Sweet 16
The Ames Angle | Advancing to the Sweet 16
March 25, 2026
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An exhibitor shows a cow at the Story County Fair beef show in Nevada, Iowa, July 17, 2026.
Marathoners run the 55th Midnight Madness in Downtown Ames, Iowa, July 10, 2026.
Reiman Gardens’ 2026 Garden Art Fair on July 12, 2026.
The “We the People of Ames” exhibit at the Ames History Museum during the America 250 Big Bash in downtown Ames, Iowa, July 3, 2026.
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