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'Trans students should feel safe and welcome': Iowa Safe Schools responds after transgender Spirit Lake student told to use unisex bathroom

By Solange DeLisle | Dec 7, 2021

An Iowa transgender student has said he's been told by school officials that he can no longer use the bathroom that matches his gender identity at Spirit Lake High School.

'We hold our program to high standards;' coach announces Foster is off team

By Solange DeLisle | Oct 17, 2021

Oskaloosa-native Xavier Foster is no longer a member of the Iowa State men's basketball team, a decision that came from head coach T.J. Otzelberger in an announcement made Oct. 8.

Positive COVID-19 cases in Iowa remain steady

By Solange DeLisle | Oct 6, 2021

Figures released from the Iowa Department of Public Health show that the number of Iowans who have tested positive for coronavirus remained steady at the end of September, while officials continue to stress the importance of protecting yourself by getting vaccinated.

Coach turned QB, former Iowa State Cyclone led the Gamecocks during season home opener

By Solange DeLisle | Sep 5, 2021

Zeb Noland, a familiar face for the Iowa State Cyclones, will be back on the field this time more than 1,000 miles Southeast of Ames as he takes on the role of starting quarterback for the South Carolina Gamecocks in their first game of the season.