You're doing a great job in our buildings wearing your face coverings and keeping your distance from others - thank you! Those two behaviors are critical in mitigating the spread of COVID-19.

Be sure you also follow those practices at meetings, events, social gatherings and parties. Hanging out without masks in a place you can't physically distance? It's not a good idea and will contribute to more positive COVID-19 cases in Story County.

Let's choose to be smart this weekend. Don't go to gatherings where physical distancing isn't possible. and wear your face covering.

We know you want to stay on campus - and we want you here! It takes all of us keeping our distance and wearing our face coverings to see a decline in Story County COVID-19 cases and protect the health of our community.

Be sure to watch the video message from IRHA President, Sydney Ryckaert. She covers everything from face coverings to attending events and how you can be part of maintaining a healthy campus.

Iowa State University is committed to addressing incidents that impact our campus climate. Acts of bias, harassment and discrimination have no place on campus and no place in our Cyclone Home. We want to ensure you know about Iowa State's Campus Climate Response System. If you witness or experience any bias, follow the process outlined on this page. Together, we can create a more welcoming campus experience for everyone.

We've compiled a list of local parks, trails and other things (like an outdoor campus art walk!) to take advantage of all the outdoor things Ames has to offer. Whether you love biking or need a place for a picnic, this list has you covered.