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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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This Iowa Pizza Joint Drips Honey on the Crust, and Regulars Swear by It
Bottles of honey sit right on the tables at one Iowa pizza parlor. They aren’t there for tea. They’re there for your crust. That sweet habit is so well known that people mention it almost as often as the pizza itself. The shop also bakes six different crust styles, including whole wheat, potato flour, and oat flour.
Iowa Capital Dispatch
CyRide bus system changes firearms policy for Ames riders
CyRide, the bus system in Ames, has updated its firearms policy amid a lawsuit from an Iowa State University student who alleges the bus system’s former firearms ban went against Iowa code. In a Nov. 5 meeting, the Ames Transit Board unanimously adopted a motion to change CyRide policies “insofar as they prohibit the possession […]
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City Attorney Candidate Public Presentation Set for Thursday
AMES, Iowa – Gary Goudelock, of Des Moines, is a finalist for the Ames City Attorney position and will give a public presentation at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12, in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 515 Clark Ave. The presentation provides the public with the opportunity to ask questions of the candidate and provide feedback to City officials.
Amest Tribune
A veteran helped rebuild a road of honor. He'll tell its story in Ames
When Bill Smith looked at the deteriorating road leading to one of the oldest national cemeteries, he saw more than broken pavement. He saw an opportunity to honor thousands of veterans. The Keokuk resident and retired U.S. Air Force staff sergeant helped lead an effort to rebuild the roadway connecting downtown Keokuk to Keokuk National Cemetery, the final resting place of more than 6,000 veterans. More: Why Ames High legend Harrison Barnes bought a small-town Iowa bank The project, known as the Road of Honor, transformed a worn and aging street into a fitting approach to a cemetery that predates Arlington National Cemetery. Smith will share the story behind that effort as the featured speaker at the Ames Patriotic Council' s Veterans Day program at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Ames City Auditorium. The program will be livestreamed on the Patriotic Council's Facebook page , where it will remain available after the event, as well as on the City of Ames' Facebook page . Road of Honor brought Keokuk community together The Road of Honor project began when Smith and five other community members formed a committee to improve the roadway. Together, the group raised roughly $3.5 million for
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Amest Tribune
Ames girls swimming and diving team qualifies for state in every event
WAUKEE — The Ames girls swimming and diving team placed second at the state qualifying meet in Waukee on Nov. 7 and the Little Cyclones qualified for state in every event. Ames scored 403 points at the qualifying meet to trail only Waukee (448 points) in the team standings. The Little Cyclones won four events, and they tacked on four silver and three bronze medals. Ellie McCorkle and Naya Nakama went 1-2 in the 200-yard freestyle race as Ames' top event at the qualifying meet. McCorkle swam a time of one minute, 51.25 seconds and Nakama touched the wall in 1:53.24. Those two times rank second and sixth, respectively, among the state-qualifying times in the event. More: How Naya Nakama went from a state XC runner to a standout swimmer for Ames McCorkle also won the 500 freestyle at Waukee in 5:03.86. Her time ranks fourth among state qualifiers. Nakama was first in the 100 freestyle after clocking in at 51.80. Like McCorkle in the 500 freestyle, Nakama's 100 time is also the fourth-best qualifying effort in the state. The Ames 400 freestyle relay team of Nakama, sophomore Addyson Binkowski, eighth-grader Korol Dani and McCorkle took first at the qualifier
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Iowa's playoff hopes alive in win at Northwestern, Iowa State loses early lead to Baylor
Iowa dominates Northwestern on the road and should move up in this week's College Football Playoff rankings. What is Iowa's path to making the 12-team field? Iowa State goes up early at Baylor, but a missed field goal and muffed punt turn the tide in Waco as the Bears run away in the second half. The Cyclones return home to face Cincinnati with three winnable games left on the schedule. Plus, a look at all the officiating mishaps that have been happening across the sport this year. And our BIGGER BETTER BOLDER moments from the weekend.