Iowa State University has over 800 student organizations on campus, and until the beginning of the 2025-26 academic year, it was free for organizations to reserve rooms in advance through Rec Services. Rec Services is a department within Student Health and Wellness that includes State Gym, Lied Recreation Center, Beyer Hall and outdoor fields. Addressing the problem at the root, Kammeyer also met with Rec Services in early January to find a path forward that would reduce booking problems Rec Services was facing previously, but also alleviate financial pressure from organizations. Student Government proposed that a bulk discount be applied to organizations that reserve rooms for an entire semester or year. After speaking with Rec Services, however, Orchesis II was able to avoid paying for the rooms by not reserving the spaces in advance.

January 30, 2026 06:15 UTC

Iowa State women’s basketball coach Bill Fennelly has become the winningest coach in Big 12 history with 297 wins when the Cyclones defeated the No. Before the 1995-96 season, Iowa State women’s basketball was a struggling program. Thirty-one years ago, Fennelly was hired as the head coach of the Iowa State women’s basketball team. In 31 seasons, Fennelly has led Iowa State to 20-plus-win seasons 18 times. From day one, the Davenport, Iowa native created a culture in Ames known as the Iowa State Way.

January 30, 2026 06:15 UTC

Everything you need to solve 'Connections' #964. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. Here's a hint for today's Connections categoriesWant a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:Yellow: A sectorGreen: Beauty toolsBlue: Sticky thingsPurple: Five fingersHere are today's Connections categoriesNeed a little extra help? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

January 30, 2026 04:33 UTC

You’re never bearing a wound because you’re never — There is no love without the fear of loss. So I think to want something that is idealized, that has no ripples, is not the best way to learn about love. gives us unconditional love, then is the human love that we’re seeking inherently conditional? Yes, yes, I do think in that kind of dialectic way. But also I have had many people in my office who really wanted unconditional love.

January 30, 2026 03:16 UTC

US Coast Guard deploys ice breaking ships in New York City amid Arctic blast A fresh blast of life-threatening cold is impacting over 150 million – including those in New York City, which is in the grip of its deepest freeze in eight years.

January 30, 2026 03:14 UTC





FBI seizes 2020 ballots in Georgia in apparently unprecedented action Fulton County, Georgia, officials said Wednesday that the FBI seized original 2020 voting records while serving a search warrant at the county's Elections Hub and Operations Center.

January 30, 2026 03:10 UTC

“His father said that Liam has been very depressed since he’s been at Dilley. That he hasn’t been eating well. His father said that Liam has been sleeping a lot. That he’s been asking about his family, his mom and his classmates.” “The people united will never be divided.”

January 30, 2026 03:03 UTC

As first reported by Chandler Rome of The Athletic, the Giants agreed to send right-handed pitcher Kai-Wei Teng to the Houston Astros in exchange for catching prospect Jancel Villarroel. The Giants have since announced the move, and added that they also received international slot money in the deal. Villarroel is an intriguing prospect who signed with the Astros out of Venezuela after the 2022 Dominican Summer League season. The righty came to the Giants in 2019, during his first full season of affiliated ball, in the Sam Dyson trade. He rose through the system as one of the organization’s top strikeout arms, but often struggled to control his walks and keep his ERA down.

January 30, 2026 02:58 UTC

None of what the ICE agents did in the encounters with Renee Good or Pretti was justified. There are ICE agents who conduct themselves professionally and prioritize de-escalation, particularly those with more experience. They are law enforcement, so for me personally, I would rather work with law enforcement than against. Renee Good was receiving multiple commands from multiple ICE agents at the time she was shot. I would like to know at what point ― after Alex was disarmed ― the ICE agents believed their lives were still in danger?

January 30, 2026 02:46 UTC

The company reported earnings that blew past Wall Street’s expectations on Thursday, largely driven by the iPhone 17. The results capture the first full quarter of availability for the iPhone 17, which came out in September. Apple (AAPL) also announced that there are now 2.5 billion Apple devices in use globally. Apple and Google recently announced that the search giant’s AI and cloud technology will power the iPhone maker’s AI models, including the upcoming Siri. Despite the strong results, Apple still has hurdles ahead.

January 30, 2026 02:26 UTC

David Muir spotlights communities helping neighbors and pets after winter storm From first responders to everyday Americans, David Muir spotlights the good Samaritans helping their communities and rescuing pets in this brutal cold and snow.

January 30, 2026 02:17 UTC

Senate Democrats say they've struck a deal to avert partial government shutdown Senate Democrats say a deal has been reached to avoid a partial government shutdown. President Trump urges Republicans to vote for it.

January 30, 2026 02:17 UTC

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January 30, 2026 02:16 UTC

Deadly accident in Colorado involving van carrying youth hockey team and snow plow The driver of the van was killed and eight others injured, including a juvenile who was airlifted to a trauma center with critical injuries.

January 30, 2026 02:15 UTC

CNN Original Series Releases First Look and Introduces "Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever" NEW YORK - (January 29, 2026) - CNN announced today that award-winning journalist and CNN contributor Kara Swisher will host a new CNN Original Series Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever. In Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever, Swisher investigates the fast-growing world of longevity and anti-aging, cutting through the hype to separate real science from the wishful thinking. Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever builds upon CNN Original Series' enduring success in science and health programming, joining a library of premium, award-winning storytelling now available to stream on the CNN app. ### About CNN Originals The CNN Originals group develops, produces and acquires original, long-form unscripted programming for CNN Worldwide. CNN Originals can be seen on CNN, to stream via a CNN All Access subscription, on the CNN Original Hub on HBO Max and discovery+, on the CNN Originals FAST channel, and with a pay TV subscription via CNN.com, CNN apps and cable operator platforms.

January 30, 2026 01:51 UTC