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Cyclones fall to Houston 2-1 in final home stretch

By G. J. Ramirez | Oct 16, 2025

Iowa State University's women's soccer team lost its penultimate home match of the season to Houston, falling 2-1 on Thursday evening in Ames.

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Madrid Comm School District welcomed 615 students in 2023-24 school year

By H. D. Orr | Oct 16, 2025

There were 615 students enrolled in Madrid Comm School District schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Iowa Department of Education.

Iowa State Cyclones women’s tennis opens ITA Regionals with three doubles wins

By W. S. Larsen | Oct 16, 2025

The Iowa State Cyclones women's tennis team began their participation in the ITA Regionals on Thursday by securing three victories in doubles matches.

Iowa State women's soccer set to host Houston amid challenging conference stretch

By L. D. Mccullough | Oct 15, 2025

Iowa State University's women's soccer team is preparing to face the University of Houston in a Big 12 Conference match at the Cyclone Soccer Complex in Ames, Iowa, on October 16 at 6 p.m. CT.

1,634 students enrolled in Gilbert Comm School District schools in 2023-24 school year

By H. D. Orr | Oct 15, 2025

For the 2023-24 school year, Gilbert Comm School District experienced an increase in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 19 more students being enrolled.

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Who from Ames Metro area’s former high school athletes will participate in games on Saturday, Oct. 18?

By B. C. Little | Oct 15, 2025

Saturday, Oct. 18 will see these former Ames Metro area high school stars in competition.

345 students enrolled in Colo-NESCO Comm School District schools in 2023-24 school year

By H. D. Orr | Oct 14, 2025

There were 345 students enrolled in Colo-NESCO Comm School District schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Iowa Department of Education.

Iowa State schedules 2026 Beauty and the Beast gymnastics and wrestling event

By L. D. Mccullough | Oct 14, 2025

Iowa State University has announced that the 2026 Beauty and the Beast event will take place on Friday, February 13, at 7 p.m. inside Hilton Coliseum.

How many students were enrolled in Collins-Maxwell Comm School District schools in 2023-24 school year?

By H. D. Orr | Oct 13, 2025

For the 2023-24 school year, Collins-Maxwell Comm School District experienced a decrease in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 22 fewer students being enrolled.

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Which ex-high school standouts from Ames Metro area will play on Thursday, Oct. 16?

By B. C. Little | Oct 12, 2025

Thursday, Oct. 16 will see these former Ames Metro area high school stars in competition.

How many students were enrolled in Boone Comm School District schools in 2023-24 school year?

By H. D. Orr | Oct 12, 2025

There were 1,643 students enrolled in Boone Comm School District schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Iowa Department of Education.

Ballard Comm School District Education: 1,805 students were enrolled in 2023-24 school year

By H. D. Orr | Oct 11, 2025

For the 2023-24 school year, Ballard Comm School District experienced a decrease in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 18 fewer students being enrolled.

Cyclones fall to Nebraska as swimmers secure individual wins in season opener

By W. S. Larsen | Oct 11, 2025

The Iowa State Cyclones women's swimming and diving team opened their season on Saturday with a dual meet against Nebraska at Beyer Pool in Ames.

Iowa State tennis earns five wins during home tournament

By G. J. Ramirez | Oct 11, 2025

The Iowa State women's tennis team secured five wins on the second day of its home tournament in Ames, Iowa.

Ames Comm School District Education: 4,452 students were enrolled in 2023-24 school year

By H. D. Orr | Oct 10, 2025

There were 4,452 students enrolled in Ames Comm School District schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Iowa Department of Education.

Iowa State falls to Kansas after conceding three unanswered goals

By W. S. Larsen | Oct 10, 2025

Iowa State University’s women’s soccer team lost 3-1 to the Kansas Jayhawks on Friday at the Cyclones Soccer Complex in Ames.

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Which former high school stars from Ames Metro area will be in action for the week of Monday, Oct. 13?

By G. J. Ramirez | Oct 10, 2025

These ex-Ames Metro area high school standouts will take the field during the week of Monday, Oct. 13.

Iowa State women's swimming opens season against Nebraska at home

By G. J. Ramirez | Oct 9, 2025

Iowa State University's women's swimming and diving team will open its season at home against Nebraska on Saturday morning.

Ames Today Publication Area Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting Employers: 210 H-2A approvals in 2024

By J. S. Knapp | Oct 8, 2025

In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry employers in the Ames Today publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

Iowa State women’s tennis goes undefeated in singles at home tournament opener

By G. J. Ramirez | Oct 8, 2025

The Iowa State women's tennis team began its first home fall tournament with a strong performance, remaining undefeated in singles matches on the opening day.

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