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Times-Citizen · Iowa Falls, IA

Cockram, Robert Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026

IOWA FALLS-Robert Cockram, 92, of Iowa Falls and formerly of Sheffield, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, at Scenic Manor in Iowa Falls. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 16, 2026, at the Sietsema-Atkinson Funeral Home…

Times-Citizen · Ackley, IA

Nearby: Ackley, IA

Kappel, Beverly Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026

ACKLEY-Beverly Kappel, age 83 and long-time resident of Ackley, passed away Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026 at Hansen Family Hospital. A family graveside inurnment was held at the Oakwood Cemetery in Ackley. Woodley Funeral Home and Crematory of Iowa Falls is…

The Pocahontas Times · Parkersburg, IA

Nearby: Parkersburg, IA

Lois Good

Lois Renee Good, 74, of Durbin, peacefully passed away Sunday, November 8, 2026, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. Born August 28, 1952, in Parkersburg, she was a daughter of the late Carl “Bill” and Riella “Kate” Johnson Maston. In addition to her parents, she was preceded preceded in death by her sister, Kelly… Read the full story

Eastern Illinois University Athletics · Ames, IA

Nearby: Ames, IA

Panthers Travel To Ames, Iowa To Compete at NCAA Midwest Regionals

NCAA Midwest Regionals Friday, November 13 At Ames, Iowa (Iowa State Cross Country Course) *Results will be posted after the conclusion of the meet* The Eastern Illinois men's and women's cross-country teams prepare for one of their last meet of the season as the Panthers travel to Ames, Iowa on Friday November 13 to compete at the NCAA Midwest Regionals. The meet is hosted by Iowa State, and the meet will take place at the Iowa State Cross Country Course. The Panthers will compete against them. The meet will also provide an opportunity for EIU runners to earn race with some very experienced runners and end their season off on a good note, as some are heading into the 2026-2027 track season. ON THE COURSE: The Panthers enter the NCAA Midwest regionals following a season of competition that included the Walt Crawford Open, the ISU Redbird Invitational, the Indiana State Nike XC Town Twilight, Bradley Pink Classic, and the OVC Conference Championship.

Iowa Capital Dispatch · Ames, IA

Nearby: Ames, IA

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 of firearms on transit vehicles” and instead place a notice for passengers that carrying a firearm on the ISU campus could violate university policy and state law, according to an email from CyRide Director Barbara Neal. The policy was brought under scrutiny by the Iowa Firearms Coalition and ISU junior Natalie Gibson, who currently has a petition filed in court against the City of Ames for the former firearms policy and is seeking damages. “We do not have further comment on the Board’s decision due to pending litigation on the subject,” Neal said in her email.

University of Cincinnati Athletics · Ames, IA

Nearby: Ames, IA

UC FB: Cincinnati to Face Iowa State on Saturday Afternoon in Ames

CINCINNATI – The Cincinnati football team will play another road game this week, heading to Iowa State this Saturday to take on the Cyclones. UC and Iowa State will kick off at noon on TNT from Jack Trice Stadium in Ames. The Bearcats and Cyclones have faced off three times previously, including last year’s 38-30 Cincinnati victory at Nippert Stadium when ISU was ranked No. 14 nationally. Iowa State is the only Big 12 opponent that Cincinnati will have faced in each of its first four years of the conference, as the two teams have squared off every year since 2023. Cincinnati is coming off a 31-24 loss at No. 17 Houston this past weekend, the last of three straight ranked opponents. The Bearcats’ opponents this season currently sport a .685 winning percentage, giving them the third-toughest schedule in the nation to date. Through it all, Cincinnati’s rushing offense has led the way and currently ranks tenth nationally at 221.9 yards per game.