VEISHEA 2013: Schedule of Events for Wednesday

Music Showcase Extravaganza and volleyball tournament among lineup of events for Wednesday, day three of the annual Iowa State University festival.

'History of Dairying' Hidden Treasure Celebrated During VEISHEA

The University recently restored a Christian Petersen fountain that hasn't been running since 1986.

ISU Girls Basketball Players Drafted to WNBA

Two women will move on to play professional basketball with teams in Seattle and Connecticut.

VEISHEA 2013: Schedule of Events for Tuesday

Opening ceremony, campus cookout with Hickory Park among lineup of events for Tuesday, day two of the annual Iowa State University festival.

'We Hope You Like This Song' Author Bree Housley Book Signing During VEISHEA

Iowa State graduate Bree Housley tells the tale of an introvert living the life of a spastic college roommate and childhood friend who was lost to preeclampsia.

VEISHEA 2013: Schedule of Events for Monday

Dodgeball tournament, Dunkin' Donuts among lineup of events for Monday, day one of the annual Iowa State University festival.

'#Unmaskthenight' : Share Your Ames High School Prom Photos

Share your prom photos on Patch

Judge Blocks Iowa State's Release of 'Pink Slime' Food Safety Data

A judge said releasing Iowa State University lean finely textured beef tests would harm BPI and Iowa State Laboratories.

Report: Documents Show Major NCAA Violations by Iowa State University

The violations involves illegal communication to potential recruits by six current and former Iowa State University coaches, according to one Iowa newspaper.

Un-Mask the Night Post Prom in Need of Donations

Ames High School's Prom needs about $2,500 to meet its $16,000 goal.

Ames Student Wins Ankeny's Geographic Bee

Jonathon Grunenwald won the 25th Annual Geographic Bee at DMACC over the weekend.

Tim Rasmussen Announces Candidacy for Ames Community School Board

Rasmussen said the board is on a good path but wants to provide the district insight and leadership.

Where Will Ames Class of 2013 Athletes Be Playing in College?

Here’s a list of all graduating Ames High School senior athletes and where they have committed to play in college.

Patch Business Spotlight: Kaplan University Students Favor Nursing, Criminal Justice, Information Technology

Kaplan University, which has a location in Urbandale, has been educating students since 1937.

Iowa State University Clarifies Report of NCAA Recruiting Violations

The University said it released the information to comply with the Board of Regents new transparency initiatives.

Ames High Making Progress on Laptops for Every Student

District officials hope to have a purchase plan available for the school board in May.

Ames School Budget and Teacher Salaries Uncertain

Iowa Legislators disagreement over allowable growth forces schools to set budgets not knowing how much money they will have.

Ames Students Part of 2013 Science & Technology Fair at Hilton

The 2013 Science & Technology Fair of Iowa at Hilton Coliseum opens to the public 5 p.m. Thursday.

Ames School Board Discusses Attendance Boundaries with Parents

Elementary school attendance zones will change in 2014. Learn where you can find out more.

Ames High Graduate Doug McDermott May Enter NBA Draft

Doug McDermott was named AP All-American.

Zach Wahls Talks About His Two Moms at Iowa State Tonight

Wahls has become a marriage equality advocate since a 2011 video of his plea for marriage equality went viral.

Miller Ave. School Construction Could Begin This Week

The Ames Community School Board unanimously approved contracts with three prime contractors for the project in a special meeting Monday.

Iowa State Working To Save Earth from Asteroid Collision

Researchers at Iowa State University have Armageddon like plans to save the world from asteroids and other space objects.

Ames Middle School to Make Dresses for African Orphans

A leadership class at the middle school is collecting fabric to be used in a Little Dresses for Africa project.

Big 12 Basketball Championship: Iowa State V. Oklahoma Final Score

Iowa State Men's Basketball broke a one-championship game trend.

Scaling Main Street

These three strange people were seen hanging on Ames Main Street buildings.

Ames Board Approves New Life for Roosevelt Elementary School

The Ames Community School Board approved selling the shuttered school to a local developer during its meeting Monday.

Woodruff Construction Asks Ames School Board for Fresh Start

A construction company that worked with the school board in the past will be one of three contractors working on the Miller Avenue elementary school.

Winter Storm Triton: School Delays and Closings

Winter Storm brought enough snow to delay and cancel schools. Snow Ordinance in effect.

Iowa State v. West Virginia Final Results: Big 12 Basketball

The Iowa State Cyclones faced the West Virginia Mountaineers in the men's last game of the regular season Saturday.

On The Agenda: Hearing on Roosevelt Elementary School Sale

A local developer has offered $25,000 for the former school built in 1923.

UPDATED: Miller Ave. Elementary School Construction Bids Come In

Woodruff Construction is the lowest bidder for general construction.

Public Hearing on Roosevelt Elementary Sale Monday

Ames Community School Board will accept comments on the sale of Roosevelt Elementary and plans for the Miller Avenue school Monday.

Ames Students Named to Dean's List at Creighton University

Creighton University Dean's List

Sarah Marnin Named to University of Kansas Fall 2012 Honor Roll

University of Kansas announces honor roll.

Erica Taylor Named to Northwestern College Dean's List

Erica Taylor named to Northwestern College dean's list.

Ames Teen Accepted into US Naval Academy

Sen. Chuck Grassley announced recently that Bernard Forney has been selected for admission into the U.S. Naval Academy.

Ames High Grad Accepted into US Naval Academy

Sen. Chuck Grassley announced recently that Orion Boylston has been selected for admission into the U.S. Naval Academy.

Iowa State Student Leader Apologizes for 'Hateful and Disgusting' Tweets Towards Elijah Johnson, Kansas Basketball Team

Jared Knight, president of the Government of the Student Body, said students who made racist and threatening comments on Twitter are a "disgrace to our student body."

Winter Storm Rocky: Weather Closings and Cancellations in Ames

Weather Delays in Ames Schools.