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South Hamilton Community School Board looks at early retirement packages for staff during Monday evening meeting.

Jewell-The South Hamilton Community School Board Monday evening learned about the packages for early retirement requests for staff members. South Hamilton superintendent Heather Holm said the packages to certified and classified staff for 2026-27 that will include both a monetary and an insurance incentive and expressed intent to offer early retirement for an additional four years beyond the 2026-27 school year. The board also approved its mentoring and induction plan for the 2026-27 school year.The second reading on policies for discrimination and harassment based on sex prohibited and on religious expression were also approved at this week’s meeting. Stephanie Mills was hired as the new food service director for the South Hamilton Schools.

Jewell, IA · 1d

Amest Tribune

ISU professor accused of killing wife dies from self-inflicted gunshot

An Iowa State University engineering professor accused of killing his wife has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, Ames Police confirmed. Richard Stone, 47, of Ames, was charged with first-degree murder after police found his wife, Kristen Stone, 47, dead in her home in the 5000 block of Ontario St. on Oct. 29. Ames Police spokesperson Maj. Dan Walter told the Ames Tribune an initial investigation into Kristen Stone's death indicated "significant trauma to her body" that "would have been caused by another person." Iowa State University police and the Story County Sheriff's Office joined the Ames Police Department in a search for Richard Stone, an industrial and manufacturing engineering professor and Story County Sheriff's Office reserve deputy . He was found driving around 3:30 p.m. Oct. 30, a day after police discovered Kristen Stone's body. More: Iowa State professor, suspect in wife's murder, in critical condition Richard Stone allegedly shot himself in his car before police could take him into custody. He was transported to a Des Moines-area hospital, according to an Ames Police Department news release. Walter said the Ames Police Department was notified on Saturday, Nov. 7, that Richard Stone was deceased. Richard Stone's arrest warrant will

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10 Hidden Iowa Delis Where You Can Still Get A Cheap Lunch

When did grabbing a quick sandwich become so expensive? A simple lunch shouldn’t leave you wondering whether you could have cooked an entire dinner for the same price. Fortunately, Iowa still has some excellent delis where a satisfying meal doesn’t have to cost a fortune. And some of the most interesting options are places you might easily overlook during a busy day.

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One Major Takeaway From Iowa State Basketball's Blowout Win Over Southern

Here is one major takeaway from an easy win for the Iowa State Cyclones on Tuesday night.

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Audi Crooks on Oklahoma State coach Jacie Hoyt, facing former team Iowa State

Audi Crooks on Oklahoma State coach Jacie Hoyt, facing former team Iowa State. Yahoo Sports Daily hosts Caroline Fenton and Jason Fitz are joined by Oklahoma State women's basketball player Audi Crooks to discuss Coach Jacie Hoyt's impact and their upcoming game against her former team, Iowa State. Watch the full episode of Yahoo Sports Daily on YouTube or YahooSports.TV.

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Beau Klaver, 23, heads to the Iowa House from the family farm

When the Iowa House convenes in January, its youngest member will be a farmer from Kamrar who plants cover crops with drones. Beau Klaver, a Republican, won the open Iowa House District 55 seat on Nov. 3, beating Democrat Cynthia Oppedal Paschen. Unofficial results showed Klaver with 8,361 votes, about 64.7%, to Paschen’s 4,552, about 35.2%, the Hampton Chronicle reported. The district covers Franklin and Hamilton counties along with parts of Wright and Story counties, so a slice of Wright County voters will be sending him to Des Moines.

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North Scott’s Josiah Harrington signs to play basketball at Iowa State

North Scott basketball standout Josiah Harrington officially signed his National Letter of Intent Wednesday night to play for the Iowa State Cyclones in 2027. Harrington is the top-ranked boys’ basketball player in the state of Iowa for the senior class Watch the video above to hear why Harrington decided to play for TJ Otzelberger and […]

Ames, IA · 18h

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Library asks Ames to enforce an overnight camping ban on its property

The Ames Public Library may start enforcing overnight restrictions to curtail littering and vandalism and keep people from camping on the property. The Ames Library Board of Trustees asked the City of Ames to restrict access during specific hours. City parks have similar restrictions. The board recently said, in a letter to the City of Ames, the library has witnessed "dramatic growth in overnight safety and health concerns on the exterior grounds that cannot be managed by library staff alone." The board said "troublesome activities" occur when the library is closed, including people sleeping near the building, alcohol consumption and drug use. The board said those sleeping nearby have startled upon awakening and have allegedly pulled knives on staff members and followed employees. The library is closed from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. More: ISU professor accused of killing wife dies from self-inflicted gunshot The board is concerned about staff safety should a situation escalate, Library Board Secretary Debra Gibson said during the Nov. 10 Ames City Council meeting. The board's letter also noted problems with people stashing or abandoning personal belongings such as shopping carts, bikes, backpacks and sleeping bags near the building, while people have allegedly "abused library

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Roland-Story has built one of best Iowa high school football defenses

With five minutes left in its Iowa high school football state quarterfinal game at No. 2 Van Meter, Roland-Story was back on its heels. The Norsemen held a comfortable two-touchdown lead over the Bulldogs, 28-14, but Van Meter was driving. After Roland-Story raced to a 21-0 first-half lead, Van Meter settled in and gradually shifted the game's momentum. Van Meter had the ball on the Roland-Story 8-yard line facing third-and-5 in the final minutes of the game. If the Bulldogs could find the end zone, they would make it a one-score game with plenty of time to get the ball back for a potential tying or go-ahead drive. Bulldog quarterback Keenan Lundy entered the game among the top five rushers in 2A with an average of nearly 150 yards per game, but he had been held under 100 yards by a Roland-Story defense that had locked in on him for most of the night. When he took the snap on the pivotal third-down play, Lundy scrambled to his left and, with Norse defenders bearing down on him, he tried to force a pass to receiver Blake Becker in the end zone. His throw was on line, but Roland-Story defensive back

Story City, IA · 9h

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It Took College Student Just 4 Weeks To End Transit Authority’s No Guns Rule

An Iowa State University student needed just 23 days to get the city of Ames to end a policy banning guns on its transit system.

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A big project announced for Webster City’s old post office at Willson Avenue and First Street on Tuesday.

Jeff Habhab Construction and Jeff Habhab announce the receipt of a $50,000 grant from. the State Historical Society of Iowa through its Historical Resource Development Program. Funding for the Historical Resource Development Program (HRDP) is made possible by an. annual appropriation from the Iowa Legislature to the Resource Enhancement Protection.

Webster City, IA · 2d

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Highlights: Cyclones dominate Southern in blowout

AMES — Iowa State men’s basketball hosted the Southern Jaguars for its third game of the regular season Tuesday, hoping to take down another nonconference foe. The Cyclones dismantled the Jaguars in an 84-47 victory, with four Cyclones scoring double-digit points. Iowa State’s defense impressed as well, forcing...

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Iowa universities seek approval for reduced-credit degrees, program eliminations

The Iowa Board of Regents meets on Nov. 11, 2026 at Iowa State University. (Photo by Brooklyn Draisey/Iowa Capital Dispatch) New, reduced-credit pathways to a degree are making their way to Iowa’s public universities with preliminary approval from their state governing body. The Iowa Board of Regents Academic Affairs...

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Regional Sports (11/12): Iowa State's Flora named Hornung Award finalist

(KMAland) -- Regional sports news updates are posted throughout the day. Continue to refresh for all of the latest from regional schools listed below. Jayden Montgomery & Grace Ryan earn Jackie Robinson Community Impact Award: https://hawkeyesports.com/news/2026/11/12/montgomery-ryan-win-jackie-robinson-community-and-impact-award. Iowa State. -Men's wrestling signs seven: https://cyclones.com/news/2026/11/11/mens-wrestling-iowa-state-mens-wrestling-signs-seven. Nebraska. -Flag football reveals inaugural schedule: https://huskers.com/news/2026/11/12/flag-football-reveals-inaugural-schedule.

Ames, IA · 9h

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Iowa State Volleyball Adds Five in Signing Class

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State volleyball has signed five including three from the state of Iowa to join the Cyclones in the 2027 season. The class is made up of two outside hitters, a middle blocker, setter and right side hitter. Sophia Austen, OH. Austen plays outside hitter and...

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Notes: at Northwestern/No. 1 Nebraska

Iowa heads into its final road trip of the season with visits to Northwestern on Thursday and No. 1 Nebraska on Saturday. Iowa heads into its final road trip of the season with visits to Northwestern on Thursday and No. 1 Nebraska on Saturday. The Hawkeyes meet the Wildcats in Evanston at 7 p.m. before heading to Nebraska for Saturday's match at 6 p.m.

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Men's College Basketball (11/10): Kansas, Iowa State roll; Iowa falls in OT thriller

(KMAland) -- Kansas and Iowa State rolled to convincing victories, while Iowa suffered a heartbreaking overtime defeat in a busy Tuesday night of regional men's college basketball action. Kansas knocked off Kentucky 89-69, Iowa State cruised past Southern 84-47 and Northern Iowa topped Green Bay 89-76, while Iowa fell to...