Iowa

I am an Iowa State Cyclone. I always have been and I always will be. Growing up I watched every basketball game, went and watched my cousin play volleyball, and attended plays and musicals in Ames. There was never a doubt in my mind that I wasn't going to attend Iowa State University when I graduated. Guess what? As I write this I am currently in my second year at Iowa State University as a Performing Arts major. I'm sitting in Fisher Theatre, home of Iowa State Theatre, working on wardrobe…

The anticipation of the big wooden gates opening was tense. This was the last day in Iowa and I was getting to spend it with my friend Abigail Snyder we’ve friends since kindergarten. A girl in a bright green swimsuit and a name tag opened the wooden gate gave us our wristbands and let us in. As soon as we stepped in we smelled the very pungent chlorine. Me and my friend ran to grab two chairs threw our stuff down and raced to the freezing cold water of the wave pool the bottom of the pool was…

Most Ohioans know who John Kasich is, or at least have heard of him. John R. Kasich is the 69th Governor of the State of Ohio. Currently, Kasich is in the running for President of the United States. John Kasich is 9th at this current moment in the Presidential Race. John Kasich is, as Governor and running as President, a Republican. His political views are mainly Conservative Republican. He has been the Governor of Ohio since 2011. While in office, Kasich has passed over $5 billion in tax cuts.…

This summer my family and I went to my cousin’s wedding in Iowa. After the wedding we started our trip from Iowa to South Dakota. We were going to see Mount Rushmore and The Crazy Horse Monument. On our way there we tried to go into as many states as we could so on the way there and back we went through South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, and from Minnesota we went to Wisconsin. In South Dakota we went to Sioux Falls and saw all of the waterfalls there. Then we went to a…

National Championships in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This was the day that these student-athletes had worked hard for all season. All their hard work would either pay off with a trophy or would leave them disappointed and waiting for the next season. The Iowa State Cyclones Women’s Cross Country team was no stranger to success. Since the program began in 1976, the team had won five national championships. The team did not know what to expect in 1985. Tom Kroeschell stated that Ron Renko, the head…

debate between attending the University of Iowa and Iowa State University among students. Both colleges stand out as outstanding universities that offer students an excellent education. Both colleges compare and contrast in intramural sports, clubs, division one athletics, and academics including undergraduate and graduate programs. However, the University of Iowa ranks above Iowa State in all major college ranking poles. The University of Iowa and Iowa State University offer a wide variety of…

but, how do I know what state I want to live in? I have narrowed my choices down to two states, Iowa also known as the Hawkeye state and the Sunshine State more commonly known as Florida. I will go over some basic statistics, the environment, and different activities of each state. I believe that it is a better option to live in Iowa and vacation in Florida due to the better education system in Iowa. Florida has a large population of 19.8 million. Florida´s population is growing rapidly due…

Situation Roberts University of Iowa received news that the almuna donor the school has recently been named after was convicted for illegally handling money -- including the millions of dollars she had donated to the university. This means that Roberts University of Iowa now bears the name of a criminal and has money left in its endowment that can be traced back to having been involved in illegal activity. Analysis Roberts University of Iowa needs to keep its reputation strong. The…

talk to her about various subjects. Interviewee who is in Adolescence or Emerging/Young Adulthood Demographic Information 1. I interviewed my friend Abbie Schaefer. 2. She is 18 years old and was born 12/11/1997. 3. Abbie is currently a freshman at Iowa State University. 4. She grew up in a two-parent household with an older and a younger sister. Questions 1. Describe and explain your most significant relationships. “Right…

In 2001, Winnebago had top sales of $681.83 million during the first 6 months and leading market share of 18.9% in the RV industry. Although sales have decreased since 2000 where they reached $753.38 million, Winnebago is still a very successful company. Winnebago can owe its success to many factors. Producing good quality products and excellent customer service are some of the main reasons this company is so successful. They have realized that employees, customers, and dealers play an important…