Ben Demarais is a journalist based in Ames, Iowa, focusing on local news and events. He writes for the Iowa State Daily and covers a range of topics including music, entertainment, community events, and campus news. Ben is passionate about highlighting the vibrant culture and happenings in the Ames area.
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Ben Demarais mainly focuses on local events and announcements in Iowa, particularly Ames. His coverage heavily features entertainment news, house & home topics, as well as cultural and societal aspects. To effectively reach out to Ben, consider pitching stories related to upcoming local events, unique initiatives that celebrate the community, or innovative projects with a focus on the mentioned themes and topics.
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By: Ben Demarais
Named Iowa Public Radio’s “Artist to Watch in 2024,” Des Moines band Mr. Softheart is making waves in the indie music scene with its one-of-a-kind sound. Blending genres of post-punk, new wave, dance and experimental, Mr. Softheart has quickly achieved a cult following across Iowa and the rest of the Midwest. The band, made up...
Iowa State announced the winner of its annual Student Employee of the Year Award on March 20 in the Memorial Union Sunroom. The award seeks to recognize extraordinary work done by Iowa State student employees acting as leaders and innovators within their roles. The award was introduced in 1990, acknowledging the outstanding efforts of student...
Cyclones from around the world will come together for a 24 hour day of giving. From noon Wednesday to noon Thursday, Iowa State alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends are invited to visit ForeverTrueDay and support the people and programs of Iowa State. This year marks the third anniversary of the annual fundraising event, which...
Following a team suspension for the 2022-2023 academic year, the Iowa State Men’s Hockey Club has returned to the ice and has altered its organizational structure, now becoming a fully student-run organization. “The main goal of Iowa State club hockey is to give students the opportunity to play hockey at the collegiate level,” said team...
Hosted by the French Club at Iowa State, Francophone Cultural Night will be held from 6-9 p.m. April 12 on the first floor of the Student Innovation Center. The event will celebrate an array of Iowa State students’ cultures and heritages and introduce attendees to the various components of French culture. “Francophone means people who...
By: Ben Demarais
The Champion Everyone loves a good Cinderella story. Coming in as the No. 8 seed of the collective 16 establishments included in the tournament, Welch Ave. Station has emerged as the victor and has been crowned as the Iowa State Daily’s first Bar Bonanza Champion. In a convincing championship win over local Mexican bar and...
The month of April marks the end of a long winter and the birth of a new spring, and along with it, Reiman Gardens’ Spring Enchantment. The month-long event takes place throughout all of April and features an array of exciting activities for visitors and their pets to take part in. “I think Spring Enchantment...
The College of Design Art Club (CODAC) kicked off its three-day Spring Sale on Wednesday, featuring the artworks of Iowa State students. The sale was open for all students to enter their work, regardless of involvement with CODAC or the College of Design. Danielle Robinson, a CODAC member and senior studying English, entered several of...
By: Ben Demarais
In preparation for a full building renovation, Iowa State’s College of Design hosted a $1 book sale in efforts to help faculty clear space and raise funds for The Design Closet. The dollar book sale took place Monday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the College of Design Foyer. The event was orchestrated by...
As the 2023–24 academic year draws to a close, Iowa State celebrates its spring 2024 graduates and will cap off the final weeks of the semester with several events for students to take part in. From plant sales to concerts, students will have an abundance of opportunities to unwind, connect and bid farewell to another...
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