Iowa State Student Quarantined For TB

The TB infection was diagnosed through routine screening at Thielen Student Health Center.

Suave Washes Away the Competition (Sponsored)

Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.

Iowa State Wins Partial Appeal in Employee Firing

An appeals court ruled that a former employee failed to prove he was fired in retaliation but was able to prove he was mistreated, reports say.

Iowa State Prof: Genetically Modified Food Is Harmless

About half the states in America are considering laws requiring genetically modified foods be labeled. Ruth MacDonald said the labels are unnecessary.

MacBooks Leave High School Students Floating on Air

Ames High School students were assigned their Mac Book Airs this week as part of the district's one to one technology initiative.

5 Laugh-Out-Loud Blogs to Start the School Year

You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.

Back to School Tips for Parents, Part 2: Once School Starts

As you send your kids off to class, here are a few tips from Quakerdale to ease the transition.

Keep Your Kids Healthy: How to Prevent the Spread of Cryptosporidium

As central Iowa kids prepare to head back to school, cases of a diarrhea-inducing parasite cryptosporidium continue to rise. Here's what you can do to help prevent the spread, courtesy of one local health department.

Iowa State Camp Teaches Health as a Language

Iowa State researchers are studying whether children can pick up healthy habits the way some learn a new language.

Ames School District Fees

Are school fees too high? Tell us in the comments.

Iowa University Offers $1,000 for Students Not to Stay in Dorms

Iowa State University is expecting a record class this fall, and are offering $1,000 incentives to returning students to stay in other campus housing. Ninety-five accepted.

Ames High School Fall Kickoff Aug. 23

The booster club will celebrate its fall sports kickoff at the Ames High School Stadium. See schedule attached.

Ames High School Orientation Starts Aug. 12

The first day of school is Aug. 22, but Ames High School students begin orientation Aug. 12.

Talbot Describes Pulling School District Out of Dire Financial Straits

Ames School Board Member Bill Talbot is one of three men running for three open seats on the Ames School Board.

Three Men Run for Three Seats on Ames School Board

Exactly three people intend to run for three open seats on the Ames School Board.

Back to School Sales Tax Holiday Begins Aug. 2

Iowa's Sales Tax Holiday begins 12 a.m. Friday.

Hundreds of Iowa State Students 'Homeless'

The Iowa State Daily reports that hundreds of students will be homeless while moving from one apartment to another in August.

Five Ames Students Graduate from Drake University

Drake University announces Ames graduates.

Incumbent Announces Plans to Seek Re-election to Ames School Board

The terms of three board members are set to expire this fall.

Michael Buttry Graduates from Upper Iowa University

Upper Iowa University announces a top graduate.

Iowa State Students Begin Beautification of New ACPC Center

Design students hope to update the building and playground in future design studio projects.

See a New Mitchell Elementary July 16

Luther College Announces 2013 Graduates

Connie Jordan is 2013 Graduate of Upper Iowa University

Ames's Nate Ryan Graduates from Lawrence University

David Wagner Graduates from Taylor University

Community Update

Community Update

Look: $1 Million High School Stadium Expansion

Three Ames School Board seats open in 2013 School Election

The seats of Ames school board directors Mike Espeset, David Putz and William Talbot are up for election in September.

Iowa State Leaders Grateful to Gov. Branstad for Support of Research Park Expansion

An appropriations bill was signed last week, which will provide $12 million in funding to the university to build the new research park.

Land Line Telephones Will Become a Thing of the Past at Iowa State University Campus

What this means should you try to call any campus number in the near future.

School Board Discusses Meeker Elementary School Design and Pool Plans

Ames School Board members will take a look at plans for a new Meeker and hire architects who will design a competition pool at the high school.

Miller Avenue School Under Construction

Iowa State Student's Final Column on Gun Control Shared Thousands of Times

Barry Snell, one of the few conservative columnists at the Iowa State Daily, wrote his final column on gun control.

When is the Last Day of School in Ames?

Ames Schools will release early on the last day of school June 4.

Sen. Tom Harkin Gives Papers to Drake

Harkin, who will retire from the U.S. Senate, now plans to donate his papers to Drake after fallout with Iowa State University.

Board Adopts Elementary School Boundary Change

Students Have Until Nov. 1 to Decide Whether to Attend New School.Ames Elementary School boundaries will change when Miller Avenue school opens in 2014 and again in the fall of 2016.

Ames School Board Skips Cost Saving Value Engineering Sessions for New Schools

Board members decided not to pay $43,000 for value engineering sessions that could have found cost savings in elementary building projects.

Ames School District Superintendent Receives $153,000 Compensation Package

Board unanimously approves superintendent's contract extension.