News Archive

An estimated 1,620 faculty and staff have been asked about their child care needs -- current or future -- in a survey from university human resources that closes Feb. 19. It asks for information about child care use, access, satisfaction, affordability, waitlist experiences, anticipated needs and challenges.

A new job category in the university's job site, CyHire -- EUReCA position -- lets faculty post undergraduate positions for a research project or creative endeavor. It's the acronym for the Exploring Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity program, formerly the university-wide Undergraduate Research program.

Tax changes in last summer's One Big, Beautiful Bill Act compelled the IRS to update its Form W-4, the employee's withholding requests, and withholding tables. Iowa, which largely follows federal tax law, has done the same. Employees are encouraged to do an annual review of their W-4s in Workday and complete a paycheck checkup.

Last month, tests conducted at the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory confirmed H5 avian influenza in several Canada geese carcasses found near Lake LaVerne. No other dead geese have been found in the two weeks since the initial discovery.

Following a six-month warning-only period, on Jan. 1 drivers not complying with the new state law will be charged with a moving violation, a simple misdemeanor with a $100 fine. A driver who causes a serious injury while using their device illegally could pay a $500 fine and even have their driver's license suspended.

Work to drain and dredge Lake LaVerne to deepen it will begin in mid-May and wrap up next fall. As planned, the project also will reshape and stabilize the shoreline and add a seating area along the north side and multipurpose plaza in the southeast corner.

Campus facilities and safety leaders share an annual reminder with the campus community about winter operations and how to stay informed when harsh weather interferes. Safety is the top priority.

Knowing where to park on a snowy morning, how to keep yourself and others safe, and how to request assistance will make the winter months a bit easier.

A team from campus services strung the university's holiday tree with lights during the last week of October. They'll be lit for the season Dec. 5 during WinterFest.

A change in governance was a key final step in combining Iowa State's alumni association and foundation, which largely was completed at the end of September. The combination is among several consultant recommendations being implemented to move toward "one university."

By getting the most out of purchased ingredients, composting, menu planning and partnerships with campus and Ames community groups, ISU Dining maximizes its resources -- and frequently helps others.

In response to an Iowa Board of Regents request, a study committee led by regent Kurt Tjaden and senior vice president for operations and finance Sean Reeder favors providing Iowa State's next president with a monthly housing stipend, rather than on-campus housing at the Knoll.

As the university's employee accommodations coordinator, Rachel Large receives more than 100 inquiries each year from faculty and staff about modifications to their work processes or workspace for disability, pregnancy or religious reasons. Learn more about her work.

Following seven months of road and sidewalk replacement that required partial closures and traffic detours, all four lanes of Stange Road north of campus reopened Friday afternoon.

The campus phone service migration from Cisco Webex to Microsoft Teams Voice is about 45% complete, with a target of transitioning all employees by the end of April 2026. So far, about 10% of migrated employees opted into using a desk phone rather than the computer software, known as a softphone.

The presidential portrait for Iowa State's 16th president and first woman president, Wendy Wintersteen, was installed this week in the Reading Room at Parks Library.

For 2025, Iowa transitioned to a flat personal income tax and the legislation replaced the previous graduated tax bracket system. If needed, employees may update their Iowa W-4 in Workday.

By mid-November, when the Iowa Board of Regents expects to hire Iowa State's next president, the board will develop a plan for improvements to the Knoll. The next-step comes in response to an architect's analysis of the building completed at the board's request.

Most FPM employees have been assigned to service neighborhoods on campus, where they will provide ongoing service and support. The initiative aims to enhance collaboration, streamline operations and improve the quality of services across campus.

The ISU police department's new drone team primarily helps with search and rescue operations. The drone can fly day and night and provide unique perspectives, especially at large events like Cyclone football games.