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How Iowa State not only survived – but thrived – in the NIL era

How Iowa State not only survived – but thrived – in the NIL era

83% Center coverage: 6 sources

Four years ago, some thought NIL would cripple schools like Iowa State. Instead, it was the most successful athletic period in ISU history.See the Story

Iowa State University Presidential Search Committee Sets Best Qualities of Future Leader

Iowa State University Presidential Search Committee Sets Best Qualities of Future Leader

60% Center coverage: 5 sources

Iowa State University's presidential search committee began crafting a list of qualities of a future university president during their first meeting July 1.See the Story

Picking Iowa State football’s wins and losses a 50 days before season

Picking Iowa State football’s wins and losses a 50 days before season

75% Center coverage: 4 sources

With Iowa State's season bearing down, let's put pen to paper and pick the wins and losses.See the Story

Iowa State Basketball Recruiting: 2026 Guard Marcus Zelee Commits to Cyclones

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

Iowa State got its third commitment for the class of 2026 when Marcus Zelee, a dynamic two-way guard, announced his decision to pick the Cyclones.Basketball · Ames See the Story

Matt Campbell Facing Bittersweet Reality With Iowa State AD’s Big Decision

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

You know those moments in sports where you think, ‘Wow, this could be huge’? But then you squint a little closer and go, ‘Wait… is this actually a trap door disguised as a trophy case?’ Yeah. That’s the vibe swirling around Ames, Iowa right now. Matt Campbell just led Iowa State to the greatest season in school history—11 wins, Big 12 title appearance, and a team that finally stopped getting laughed out of the Power 5 party. But then came July 1…Ames · Ames See the Story

CMZoo Bald Eagle Ouray shares a special day with America

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (CMZOO) spreads the news that the Fourth of July isn't just America's birthday, but it's alsoIndependence Day · Colo See the Story

Congress plans to scrap USDA climate hubs, following Trump guidance | Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network

The Ames, Iowa-based Midwest Climate Hub, which along with the other 10 regional climate hubs under the USDA, is slated to be cut from the federal agriculture budget. The U.S. House appropriations bill that sets the 2026 fiscal year budgets for agriculture, rural development, food and drug administration, and related agencies includes no funds for climate hubs or climate corps. The summary of the bill says it safeguards American taxpayer dollars Agriculture · Ames Read Article

Telles graduates from Iowa State University

Tristan Jace Telles of Tracy received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Iowa State University during graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies at the university held May 15 to 17.Ames · Ames Read Article

Worth the Cost? Researchers’ Use and Experience With Commercial Services for Research Outreach

Introduction: Research outreach activities aim to communicate specific research findings to non-specialist audiences. In recent years, commercial outreach services have emerged that offer fee-based assistance in transforming research findings into accessible reader-friendly content, including multimedia content, and promotional material aimed at broader audiences. They may also publish the content on their own platforms, such as magazines or web…Research · Ames Read Article

3D concrete printing poses opportunities for construction, design industries

It’s messy. It’s not glamorous. And it’s not easy. 3D concrete printing is happening in Iowa and could become a revolutionary technology for the construction industry in the next 10 years. One hub of research and practice is at Iowa State University. Since about 2022, the university has worked to develop 3D printing research and…Ames · Ames Read Article

Iowa State’s Dominick Nelson making quick transition

Iowa State basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger says senior transfer Dominick Nelson has made an immediate impact during summer workouts. The native of Miami average nearly 14 and-a-half points and more than five rebounds per game at Utah Valley where he was named the WAC Player of the Year. https://www.kjan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/otzdom1.mp3 Otzelberger says the six-five guard is working on his perimeter shooting as well as becoming more …Basketball · Ames Read Article

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