Your Ames Voice

Thursday, July 17, 2025

July 17, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes

Hello!

My name is Amber Mohmand, and I’m the news editor for the Ames Voice. It’s great to (virtually) meet you!

I’m originally from Afghanistan, but moved to Ames 25 years ago. I decided to stay in Ames and attend Iowa State to study journalism — I graduated in May. During my time, I worked at the Iowa State Daily and interned at the Des Moines Register and the Carroll Times Herald. I also took a 1.5-year gap to work as a reporter at the Storm Lake Times Pilot.

I’ve done a little bit of everything, but my primary focus has been on crime and courts (city council is a close second). I’m just at the beginning of my journalism career, and I’m so excited to be a part of a community newspaper in my hometown.

I started getting involved with the Ames Voice in January and have been working with Anthony Capps, the newsroom director, since then. I’m also working with a great team of reporters, photographers and copy editors who are all eager to share the work they’re doing for the Ames Voice.

I want to echo what Anthony said in his letter. Please reach out to us if you have any questions or input for the Ames Voice. If you’re interested in reporting for the Ames Voice, I’d love to talk to you as well.

I hope you enjoy this week’s newsletter! :)


Amber Mohmand | News editor
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And with that, let’s get on to your news!

Top Story

Ames City Councilpersons Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen, left, Gloria Betcher and Amber Corrieri announced recently they will seek reelection in November.

City council members announce reelection bids

by Anthony Capps | Published on July 15, 2025

Ames City Council members Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen, Gloria Betcher and Amber Corrieri have announced they’ll seek reelection in November.

The incumbents’ seats are up for reelection on the six-member council. Mayor John Haila announced his reelection bid for a third term earlier this year.

City of Ames

School board hears minor changes, announces openings on board

by Kyle Werner | Staff Reporter

Along with the four openings, some changes will come to the Ames Community School District in the fall, some minor and some large, were announced at the Ames School Board meeting Monday.

More from City of Ames

Iowa State University

5 things you may not have known were created at Iowa State

by Kyle Werner | Staff Reporter

Innovation continues to grow at Iowa State University, and it has for decades. From advancing our daily technology to the foods we eat, ISU innovators have been at the center of it all.

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Sports

Little Cyclones run out of wind in 8-3 upset by Railsplitters

by Jared Larson | Staff Reporter

The Ames Little Cyclones didn’t have enough wind in their sails Saturday night. The baseball team saw its postseason hopes stall out at home as Des Moines Lincoln rode a big fifth inning to an 8-3 shocker in Class 4A Substate 2 first-round action.