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Dinner in Ames?

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

The Rob Gray
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Groundbreaking defensive coordinator Jon Heacock has "officially retired a Cyclone!" - Cyclone Fanatic

Former Iowa State defensive coordinator Jon Heacock officially retired a Cyclone on Jan. 31, 2025. He coached college football for 43 years. Photo courtesy Iowa State Athletics Communications. AMES — Fate can be fickle. Its interminable twists and turns can lead down unpaved roads that snake...
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Williams & Blum: Signing Day ain’t as good as it once was, mailbag Q’s, and more

Aiden Wyatt
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!

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Williams & Blum: Signing Day ain't as good as it once was, mailbag Q's, and more - Cyclone Fanatic

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.
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Iowa State gets two more commitments to its 2026 recruiting class

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

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Iowa State gets two more commitments to its 2026 recruiting class - Cyclone Fanatic

Iowa State picked up two more commitments to Jimmy Rogers’ 2026 recruiting class in offensive linemen Benjamin Makelela and defensive linemen Jaden Weaver. Former Washington State offensive tackle signee is rated as a three-star prospect by 247Sports. His 6-foot-7, 280-pound frame projects well...
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Wrestling Postseason - Key Dates

theshadow
Jan. 29 - First CR release

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NCAA releases first coaches’ ranking for 2026 Division I Wrestling Championships

The NCAA has announced the first coaches’ ranking for the 2026 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships.
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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
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New Cyclone Club "Each One, Bring One" Referral Program

SHABOOM
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)
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Iowa State earns commitment from 2026 kicker Greg Hubbard

JacksonLPence
Iowa State added a late commitment to its 2026 recruiting class in former Washington State kicker/punter Greg Hubbard.

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Iowa State earns commitment from 2026 kicker Greg Hubbard - Cyclone Fanatic

Iowa State added a late commitment to its 2026 recruiting class in former Washington State kicker/punter Greg Hubbard. The 6-foot-2, 195-pound incoming freshman earned first-team league honors in high school. He connected on all four field goals with a long of 42 yards, while also making 49 of...
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Football Ticket Price Increase

ajspatio19
I was just looking at my invoice to renew my football tickets for next year and noticed that prices had increased. Ticket prices were about a 7% price increase and seatbacks were a 39%:explode: price increase from last season. In the past, the athletic department has been pretty transparent with price increases. Did they make an announcement that I missed or are they just trying to quietly increase prices and hope people don't notice?
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How Important is Winning the Big 12 Tourney to You?

C
I've had a lot of great memories over the years when the Cyclones have won the Big 12 Tournament. But I wonder if their success in the conference tournament is at the detriment of their performance in the NCAAs. They expend a lot of energy winning three games in three days against very high quality conference competition, then have to turn around and travel to the opening round of the NCAA tourney.

If you had a choice - which would your prefer? A Big 12 Tourney title, or a final four appearance?

Past Big 12 Tournament Championships vs NCAA results

2000 - lost to Michigan State Elite 8 as a 2 seed vs 1 seed
2014 - lost to UConn Sweet 16 as a 3 seed vs 7 seed
2015 - lost to UAB 1st round as a 3 seed vs 15 seed
2017 - lost to Purdue 2nd round as a 5 seed vs 4 seed
2019 - lost to Ohio St. 1st round as a 6 seed vs 11 seed
2024 - lost to Illinois Sweet 16 as a 2 seed vs 3 seed

Thoughts?
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Reverse Osmosis System

ajspatio19
I am wanting to install a reverse osmosis system in my house. My plan was to get a unit installed in the utility room for the fridge line and kitchen sink (not whole home). Anyone that has an RO system, do you have -

-recommendations on best RO units
-recommendations on plumbers in the DSM/Ankeny area for installation if needed
-insight/experience on owning one.
-opinions on whole home vs system for specific lines used for drinking/cooking water.

Thanks in advance for your replies!
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