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Roland-Story baseball falls short in doubleheader with (1A) #3 Newman Catholic
The Roland-Story Norsemen baseball team returned to action on Monday evening, as they made the trip to northern Iowa to take on the (1A) #3 Newman Catholic Knights in non-conference action at Newman Catholic High School. Roland-Story entered at 14-14, while Newman Catholic entered at 24-5. Defense would rule much...
Chevron Doubles Down on Clean Energy with $3 Billion REG Acquisition
Chevron Corp has made a significant move into the renewable fuels sector by announcing its acquisition of Renewable Energy Group Inc. for $3.15 billion. This acquisition marks Chevron’s largest investment to date in alternative fuels and underscores its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint amid increasing pressure from governments and investors to tackle climate change.
ISU men's basketball prepares for tough schedule in upcoming season
AMES, Iowa — Last week, the Big 12 announced the matchups for the 2024-25 season. For the first time, teams will play a 20 game conference schedule. Schools will play five teams home and away while playing the other 10 just once. This season, Iowa State will play Arizona,...
2024 College Football Preseason Top 25
25-21 25. Iowa State Cyclones. In a year were plenty of players were ineligible due to a gambling investigation, Iowa State went 7-6. They have nine returning starters on each sides of the ball. Quarterback Rocco Becht played well as a freshman and he’ll have plenty of good wide receivers and protection to help the offense increase its production. Defensively the experience should help them improve from their 42nd ranking last season.
Iowa State Track and Field Achievements 2024: Program-Record All-America Honors and National Titles
Iowa State track and field concludes the 2024 season on a high note with a record-breaking 25 All-America honors, a national title, and numerous achievements not seen in decades. Program-record 25 All-America honors in indoor and outdoor seasons. 6 Big 12 champions and 13 school records broken, some standing for...
Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic talks summer workouts
Iowa State sophomore Milan Momcilovic hopes to take his game to another level next season. The six-eight native of Wisconsin was named to the Big 12 All-Freshman after averaging just under 11 points per game and shooting 36 percent from three point range. The Cyclones are going through summer workouts in Ames.
Where Does Iowa State Football Rank in Big 12 Preseason Poll?
The Iowa State Cyclones finished last season with a mark of 7-6 and a bowl berth. In 2024, things are projected to improve in Ames for Coach Matt Campbell and the Cyclones. In the expanded Big 12, things will certainly look different, but the preseason media poll indicates that the Cyclones will be one of the top teams in the revamped conference.
ISU guard Curtis Jones is eager to reprise his sparkplug role this season for the Cyclones
AMES — Thirty-two seconds remained. Iowa State guard Curtis Jones toed the free-throw line, drew in a deep breath, and calmly sank what proved to be two decisive free throws. The date: Jan. 20, 2024. The opponent: No. 19 TCU. The outcome: A 73-72 Cyclone win that sparked a...
Horticulture Research Station to Host Prairie Field Day July 16
AMES, Iowa – Have you ever wanted to see a piece of the prairies that used to span the Midwest? The Iowa State University Horticulture Research Station, located north of Ames, is hosting an event to give you that opportunity. Scheduled for July 16, Prairie Field Day 2024 will...
Cattle Producers Should be Mindful of Foot Rot Following Wet Conditions
CHARITON, Iowa – Beyond the obvious and immediate challenges of excessive rainfall, wet weather may predispose livestock to a painful infection called foot rot. Foot rot is a bacterial infection of the foot characterized by swelling and pain, often in the interdigital space, and associated lameness. Iowa State University...
Fourth of July 5K honors ISU coach Bill Bergan, raises funds and awareness for Friendship Ark
For coach Bill Bergan, organizing a fun run on the Fourth of July combined two of his passions — running and supporting Friendship Ark. The beloved, longtime Iowa State University track and cross-country coach died on Nov. 22, 2022, but the “Bill Bergan 5k on the 4th” lives on in his honor.
Ex-Iowa State women's basketball star Bridget Carleton to play for Canada in 2024 Olympics
When Bridget Carleton was a star basketball player on the Iowa State women’s basketball team, she frequently talked about how it was her dream to play in the Olympics. Carleton first achieved the goal when she was part of the Tokyo Olympics in 2020. ...
Two Guys: Fireworks, Clark vs. Taurasi, and Cy-Hawk hoops
Chris Williams and Chris Hassel discuss their weekends away, fireworks, and Iowa State sits atop the recruiting rankings. Caitlin Clark went head-to-head with Diana Taurasi, talking Cy-Hawk hoops and more. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery.
Iowa State Agrees to Pay $3.5M to Parents of Rowing Team Member Who Drowned in 2021
Iowa State University has agreed to pay $3.5 million to the family of a student-athlete who drowned nearly three years ago while practicing with his rowing team. According to the Insurance Journal, the State Appeals Board approved the terms of the agreement between the school and the parents of the then 20-year-old Yaakov Ben-David.
Preparing for Pests in the Field
Farmers may not be seeing major signs of pests or diseases yet, but should be scouting their fields to get ahead of anything that may come. Iowa State University Extension Field Agronomist Mike Witt says that there haven’t been any reports of major insects like corn rootworm, or diseases like black tar up to this point, but that farmers shouldn’t wait until they see major signs of them. He tells Raccoon Valley Radio what the most important thing to do right now is in terms of preparing for pests, weeds and diseases.
Brock Purdy returns to Ames for youth football camp
AMES – Former Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy returned to Ames for his youth football camp Saturday and was the second of two camps Purdy put on with help from RECOVER 180 sports drink. The first camp was held in San Francisco, where Purdy plays with the NFL’s San...
65 Earn Spring Academic All-Big 12 Honors
AMES, Iowa – The Big 12 named 65 Iowa State student-athletes to Spring Academic All-Big 12 teams. A total of 59 earned First Team honors while six earned Second Team distinction. Student-athletes from women's track and field (21), men's track and field (21), softball (15), men's golf (4), women's...
Iowa State basketball's Tamin Lipsey looking to become leader and the next Cyclone great
As Iowa State men's basketball conducts its summer practices, one player is off to the side, rotating his feet repeatedly on the stationary exercise bike. It's star guard Tamin Lipsey, and he eagerly awaits the conclusion of practice. ...
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