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Who are the former Ames Metro high school standouts competing in the week of Monday, Oct. 27?

By G. J. Ramirez | Oct 24, 2025

These former Ames Metro area high school standouts will be competing during the week of Monday, Oct. 27.

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Who are the Ames Metro area high school alumni in action on Monday, Oct. 27?

By B. C. Little | Oct 24, 2025

This former Ames Metro high school star set for games on Monday, Oct. 27.

Iowa State prepares for dual meets against South Dakota State and South Dakota

By L. D. Mccullough | Oct 24, 2025

Iowa State University's women's swimming and diving team is set to compete in two dual meets in South Dakota this week.

Iowa State women’s swimming secures win over South Dakota State with two new pool records

By G. J. Ramirez | Oct 23, 2025

Iowa State University's women's swimming and diving team secured a 180-115 victory over South Dakota State in Brookings on Thursday night.

Cyclones women’s soccer falls to West Virginia; eliminated from Big 12 tournament

By G. J. Ramirez | Oct 23, 2025

Iowa State University’s women’s soccer team was eliminated from Big 12 Tournament contention after a 1-0 loss to No. 24 West Virginia in Morgantown on Thursday night.

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Who from Ames Metro area’s former high school standouts will be active on Sunday, Oct. 26?

By B. C. Little | Oct 23, 2025

These ex-Ames Metro area high school standouts will participate in competitions on Sunday, Oct. 26.

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Which former Ames Metro area high school athletes will be active on Saturday, Oct. 25?

By B. C. Little | Oct 22, 2025

These former Ames Metro area high school standouts will be competing on Saturday, Oct. 25.

Cities located in Story County saw FDA inspections of 2 companies in Q3

By I. L. Schwartz | Oct 21, 2025

There were two companies in cities associated with Story County that received two FDA inspections in the third quarter of 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Who are the ex-high school stars from Ames Metro area competing on Friday, Oct. 24?

By B. C. Little | Oct 21, 2025

These ex-Ames Metro area high school standouts will participate in competitions on Friday, Oct. 24.

United Comm School District Education: 254 students were enrolled in 2023-24 school year

By H. D. Orr | Oct 20, 2025

There were 254 students enrolled in United Comm School District schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Iowa Department of Education.

Iowa State hosts Illinois for dual swim meet and breast cancer awareness event

By W. S. Larsen | Oct 20, 2025

Iowa State University's women's swimming and diving team will host the Illinois Fighting Illini in a two-day dual meet at Beyer Hall on Friday and Saturday.

Three Iowa State players reach final rounds at ITA Central Regional

By W. S. Larsen | Oct 20, 2025

Three athletes from the Iowa State women's tennis team have advanced to Sunday matches at the ITA Central Regional in Norman, Oklahoma.

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Enrollment at Roland-Story Comm School District schools decreased by 2.6% compared to previous school year

By H. D. Orr | Oct 19, 2025

For the 2023-24 school year, Roland-Story Comm School District experienced a decrease in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 28 fewer students being enrolled.

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Which ex-high school standouts featured in Ames Metro will compete on Wednesday, Oct. 22?

By B. C. Little | Oct 19, 2025

Wednesday, Oct. 22 will see this former Ames Metro area high school star in competition.

Enrollment at Ogden Comm School District schools increased by 2.1% compared to previous school year

By H. D. Orr | Oct 18, 2025

There were 714 students enrolled in Ogden Comm School District schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Iowa Department of Education.

Iowa State women's swimming and diving falls to Illinois but earns key event wins

By G. J. Ramirez | Oct 18, 2025

The Iowa State swimming and diving team concluded its dual meet against Illinois on Saturday at Beyer Pool in Ames.

Nevada Comm School District welcomed 1,471 students in 2023-24 school year

By H. D. Orr | Oct 17, 2025

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

How much did Story County spend on football teams in 2024?

By A. L. Rush | Oct 17, 2025

Story County's institution spent $30,019,709 on their football teams in 2024, an 8.3%% increase over the previous year.

Iowa State women's swimming and diving falls to Illinois in home dual meet

By G. J. Ramirez | Oct 17, 2025

Iowa State University's women's swimming and diving team faced the University of Illinois in their second regular season dual meet on Friday in Ames, Iowa.

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Who among former Ames Metro area high school stars will participate in events the week of Monday, Oct. 20?