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Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025

November 20, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes

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In today's newsletter, we look at Iowa State’s incoming president David Cook’s plans to live off-campus for the first time in university history. Ames is also preparing for a city-wide curbside recycling program and the school board sworn in new members.

Keep an eye out for events this month including Learn with the League: Immigration Unraveled, a presentation at the Ames Public Library, Katie & The Honky Tonks w/ Chris Patterson’s concert at Alluvial and the Cyclone’s final home game at Jack Trice Stadium.


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Top Story

The Knoll, the president’s residence, was found to have “challenges typical of older homes” according to the Board of Regents' report. | Photo by Amber Mohmand

ISU president may live off-campus for first time in school history

by Kyle Werner | Staff Reporter | Published on Nov. 17, 2025

The next president of Iowa State University might not live on campus for the first time in the university’s history.

The Knoll, the 124-year-old building that’s been the home for many university presidents, might not be the home for president-elect David Cook when he begins the job in March 2026.

The home, found to have several deficiencies associated with older homes in a facility analysis conducted for the Regents, provides little living space and does not have several modern conveniences other presidential residences have.

 

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City of Ames

School Board

New school board directors take oath, considers bus updates and new courses

by Kyle Werner | Staff Reporter

The Ames School Board welcomed new directors on Monday as it received transportation updates and information about proposed courses.

 

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Iowa State University

Campus Updates

Regents approve dining support center, natatorium replacement plans

by Kyle Werner | Staff Reporter

Campus dining services will soon have a new support hub south of campus.

 

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Sports

Womens Basketball

Brown’s triple-double highlights Cyclone win over Norfolk State

by Jared Larson | Staff Reporter

No. 12 Iowa State turned Sunday afternoon into a display of long-range shooting and statistical milestones, rolling past the visiting Norfolk State Spartans 98-52 at Hilton Coliseum.

 

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Events & Activities

Thursday, Nov. 20

👩‍🏫 Learn with the League: Immigration Unraveled
7 p.m. | Ames Public Library
Hear from Susan Benner, who has worked with the immigrant community in Ames for 20 years. She will share definitions and concepts to help us understand the immigrant and refugee status as well as bust myths about immigrants and refugees, sharing the realities and statistics and humanizing these members of our communities and workforce. 
FREE

Friday, Nov. 21

🎤 Katie & The Honky Tonks w/ Chris Patterson
7 p.m. | Alluvial Brewing Company
Katie Jo and her band of Honky Tonk Dorks hail from Waterloo. KTHT are celebrated for Katie’s vocal talent, storytelling, live performances and dedication to the classic country sound.
$12 advance; $15

Saturday, Nov. 22

🏈 Cyclones vs. Kansas
11 a.m. | Jack Trice Stadium
The Cyclones' final home game of the season takes on the Kansas Jayhawks. Both teams are 3-4 in conference play.
$16+

Sunday, Nov. 23

🏀 Iowa State Women's Basketball vs. Mercyhurst
1 p.m. | Hilton Coliseum
The 5-0 Cyclone women take on the Mercyhurst Lakers on the basketball court.
$12+
 
🎤 Matthew West: Don’t Stop Praying Tour
7 p.m. | Stephens Auditorium
One of Christian music's most successful performers, singer-songwriter Matthew West brings his latest tour to Ames. His recent album, Don’t Stop Praying — his 12th — was released in 2024.
$32+

Tuesday, Nov. 25

🎤 Iowa No Mountain Boys
7 p.m. | Alluvial Brewing Company
The Iowa No Mountain Boys, who play an assorted mix of bluegrass, are setting up shop at Alluvial this fall and winter. This is the first of five performances.
$5
Upcoming events on our radar
🎻 Dec. 6: Central Iowa Symphony: Strumming in the Season, Ames City Auditorium
🎤 Dec. 6: Lipstick Homicide & Bat Problem, Maintenance Shop
🎄 Dec. 13-14: Nutcracker Ballet, Stephens Auditorium