A former Des Moines Register columnist who hosted many of the newspaper's yearly bike rides across the state of Iowa is hoping for a reconciliation that keeps the event's management team in place. The man who's managed the Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa for the past 16 years … [Read more...]
22.8% of female undergrads at ISU say they’ve been sexually assaulted
A new survey finds more than one in five women who are Iowa State University students say they have been the victims of sexual assault during their college career. The Association of American Universities surveyed students at 33 institutions across the country, including about 4,800 at Iowa State … [Read more...]
ISU economist says China trade talk is a positive
Members of Iowa agriculture sector are finding hope in the tentative trade deal announced between the United States and China. President Donald Trump says China has agreed to buy between 40 and 50 billion dollars in U.S. agriculture products, if the deal goes through. Iowa State University … [Read more...]
ISU researchers explore fabric tunnels as way to protect crops
Researchers at Iowa State University are developing short, fabric-covered tunnels which could be the solution to protecting certain organic crops from destructive pests. By design, organic agriculture limits the products that can be applied to crops to kill pests and weeds. ISU’s Mark Gleason … [Read more...]
State Auditor praises 24-year-old at center of UI Hospital fundraiser
The state auditor is praising the way former ISU student Carson King has handled scrutiny after King's handmade sign for ESPN's "College GameDay" broadcast in Ames helped raise more than a million dollars for the University of Iowa's Children's Hospital. State Auditor Rob Sand says he's glad his … [Read more...]
Iowa State leaders talk about U-I Marching Band controversy (audio)
Iowa State University president Wendy Wintersteen and Athletic Director Jamie Pollard today addressed the ongoing controversy after members of the University of Iowa band said they were assaulted after the game in Ames September 14th. Wintersteen says Iowa State does not have a crowd control … [Read more...]
Iowa’s governor wants ‘great rivalry’ of Iowa-Iowa State game to continue (AUDIO)
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds doubts the long-running Iowa-State football rivalry game will be discontinued. "I just really don't believe that that's even an option," Reynolds said this morning during a question-and-answer session with reporters in Des Moines. "I have full confidence in the two … [Read more...]
U-I president wants new security plan before next Cy-Hawk football game
University of Iowa president Bruce Harreld tells the student newspaper he doesn't want to play the Cy-Hawk football game again until there are some guidelines set down for security of the band and everyone involved. Harreld spoke with the Daily Iowan after some Hawkeye band members say they were … [Read more...]
U-I president praises ISU student’s beer turned hospital fundraiser
A sign hoisted by an Iowa State student in the crowd gathered for ESPN's "Gameday" telecast from Ames last weekend has now generated more than $200,000dollars for the University of Iowa's Children's Hospital. University of Iowa president Bruce Harreld talked about 24-year-old Carson King's … [Read more...]
Farm Safety expert: extra tractor riders pose risk of accidents
This is National Farm Safety Week and an Iowa State University expert says tractor rides for kids are one cause of accidents that can be avoided. Professor Charles Schwab says tractors are a draw for kids -- but they create dangerous situations. "When you have that extra individual on the tractor … [Read more...]