Plumbing question - pipes potentially rotting in spots

I recently had to have someone come out and clear a clog in our kitchen sink. In the process, they sent their camera down the pipe and told us it looked like the pipes are rotting in some spots. Their estimate was around 8k to replace the pipes, but it was just a ballpark figure.

For plumbers, is this something you would address ASAP? They told me I should be okay for a while if we make sure no food goes down the drain. I contacted another plumbing company as I would like a 2nd opinion, but they charge north of $300.00 to send their camera down the drain.

Remembering member of 1944 Final Four team Ray Wehde

Former Iowa State men’s basketball player and All-American hurdler Ray Wehde died on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at the age of 102. A celebration of his life will take place on March 7.

The Holstein native led the Cyclones in scoring three times: 1942-43 (7.8 points per game), 1946-47 (8.3 ppg) and 1947-48 (9.0 ppg). With his twin brother, Roy, the Wehdes led the Cyclones to a 14-4 record which culminated in the 1944 NCAA Final Four.

The Beat Reporters: Heise’s Impact, Lipsey’s Command, and Milan’s Chase

Jake Brend, Rob Gray, and Ben Hutchens sit down following T.J. Otzelberger’s Thursday press conference to discuss his comments about Nate Heise’s aggressiveness, how Tamin Lipsey has developed into where he is now, where Milan Momcilovic stands in the NCAA record books, and more. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing.

Enjoy!

PETERSON: In retrospect, T.J. Otzelberger’s first Iowa State comments provided a blueprint still being followed

Fresh Randy Pete column for your Thursday!

Nearly five seasons later, Iowa State men’s basketball is living that blueprint. Randy Peterson revisits the moment — and those words — that set the tone for the program’s turnaround.

Iowa Man charged with Federal Bank Fraud--$22M

This is WILD. I knew this guy growing up, graduated a year ahead of me. $22M in fraudulent loans in 2 years


Podcast on it... yes it's AI
Login to view embedded media
He's going away for a long time

Dinner in Ames?

This Saturday night I’ll be bringing my wife to her first game in Hilton (and my first game since probably 1995) and I need some help choosing a good place to eat after the game. I’m not interested in BBQ, or chain restaurants. My short list of choices right now are: Provisions Lot F, Aunt Maude’s, The Cafe, Tosca or Great Plains.

Any other thoughts/suggestions out there would be appreciated. Thanks!

Groundbreaking defensive coordinator Jon Heacock has "officially retired a Cyclone!"

Williams & Blum: Signing Day ain’t as good as it once was, mailbag Q’s, and more

Chris Williams and Brent Blum celebrate National Signing Day by reminiscing on what it used to be before diving into the mailbag questions. What does the future of jersey sponsorships look like? Best former athletes to host the show and more. Presented by Mechdyne.

Enjoy!

Iowa State gets two more commitments to its 2026 recruiting class

Iowa State picked up two more commitments to Jimmy Rogers’ 2026 recruiting class in offensive linemen Benjamin Makelela and defensive linemen Jaden Weaver.

Wrestling Postseason - Key Dates

Jan. 29 - First CR release


Feb. 12 - Second CR and first RPI

Feb. 22 - Last day of regular season

Feb. 26 - Third CR, second RPI, conference allocations

March 6-7 - Big 12 Championships, Tulsa (Friday/Saturday, not Saturday/Sunday)

March 11 - NCAA selection show, brackets, at-large qualifiers

March 19-21 - NCAA Championships, Cleveland

New Cyclone Club "Each One, Bring One" Referral Program

Cyclone Club is starting a referral program where participating current and new donors are entered into prize drawings.

Feb 1 - March 31 - Football Prize
  • 2 Single Game Tickets in the Jack Trice Club.
  • Sukup End Zone Club Patio Table for a Game.
  • Complimentary Season Reserved Football Parking Pass in S5.
  • Autographed Football, Mini Helmet, and Poster
April 1 - July 31 - Basketball Prize
  • 2 Tickets to any Regular Season Home Game.
  • 2 Johnny’s passes for MBB/WBB Game of Your Choice.
  • Complimentary Cyclone Club Prize Pack.
  • Autographed Basketball, Hilton Floor Piece, and Poster.
Grand Prizes

1) Donor who recruits the most new members
  • 4 VIP Basketball Tickets
  • 4 Johnny's passes
  • Parking Pass
2) Donor who recruits the highest total dollar amount of new donors
  • 4 VIP Football Tickets in AD Suite
Additionally, current donors earn priority points for recruiting new donors.

5 points - referrals for new Century ($100), States ($360), Cardinal ($900)
10 points - referrals for new Gold ($1800), Captains ($4500)
25 points - referrals for new Victory ($9000), Directors ($18,000)

Filter