Is anyone familiar with the Better Ballot Iowa organization and Ranked Choice Voting? I had heard of the later before, but never heard of the Better Ballot Iowa organization which is pushing for Ranked Choice Voting (RCV). RCV is an intriguing idea although I haven't thought through the implications. The political system we have today seems to favor extreme candidates over moderate ones in each party. It used to be that a candidate needed to try to own the moderates to win, but it seems not to work that way as much these days. Would RCV reverse this trend.

And any further insight into Better Ballot Iowa would make for an interesting discussion.

It looks like the beer of choice will be from West O. I hope it tastes good and is light enough I can have a fair amount during a lengthy tailgate.

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Sharp-shooting Wisconsin HS guard talks Iowa State visit

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DEBRECEN, Hungary - Iowa State freshman Omaha Biliew and the USA Basketball U19 team beat Lebanon 122-70 Tuesday morning to lock up the Pool A championship at the FIBA U19 World Cup. Team USA went 3-0 in pool play, earning one of the top seeds in bracket play starting Wednesday.

Biliew, who earned his second start in three games, finished with eight points, two rebounds, two steals and two blocked shots in 18:45 of play. Biliew was 2-of-4 from the field, including a 3-pointer, while knocking down 3-of-4 free throw attempts.

Team USA will face China on Wednesday in the first round of bracket play. China was 0-3 in pool play. The time will be determined later in the day on Tuesday. Live video is available on FIBA's YouTube page.

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Will Biden take down Putin and Russia without a single US soldier getting involved?

Putin may be lucky to make it through the night. Wagner group marching on Moscow.

Grant Brix from Logan just got an Alabama offer.
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I-State offer gets 2025 Florida WR's attention

OK I've got a 55-gal drum of Cardinal & Gold Kool Aid I am just waiting to tap. BUT, I don't know if I should tap it or not.

One of the big reasons I have for guzzling some is what I am hearing of Ryan Clanton. Reading the responses given by recruits (signed & yet to be signed🤞) he is almost acheiving water-walker status in my book.

I've never been a D1 OL coach, I've only been a fan and witnessed much good and bad OL play. For those who have followed this more closely and who have more actual knowldge of good (great) OL play, please help me out. Should I tap it or not?

Thx!

I drive I-380 most days in the corridor, and there are many square miles of land right now being bulldozed. I would guess there is 5 square miles being developed. Is there any restrictions on farmland being converted to other uses in the corridor? Does the land need to be annexed first before it gets built on? My wife hates to see farmland go under, but I tell here people can no longer afford to keep it as farmland, likely has far more value for other purposes. At least most of these developments are scraping off the black dirt and saving it before the drop clay on the land or build anything. For years now there has been thousands of dump trucks dropping clay on this land and building it up. Heck, the North Liberty UIHC hospital is moving dozens if not hundreds of trucks per day to the area around the Forevergreen interchange.

The Cap City League tips off Sunday. No ISU guys playing this year but we have partnered with Brent Blum and the We Will Collective to have multiple players come every week for "Cyclone Sundays".

This is a chance for Cyclone fans to meet the returning and incoming players, get autographs and pictures, and show the guys the level of support they will receive during the season. We might even test their skills in a 3 point contest or a game of knock out with the kids in attendance.

Sunday June 25 features: Tamin Lipsey, Big Rob Energy (aka Big Bob) and freshmen Kayden Fish and Jelani Hamilton.

Bonus: stay and watch some very competitive games featuring talented small college, JUCO, high school and unsigned players from across Central Iowa.

As always, attendance is free.

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Looking forward to football even with the roster churn. I thought some of you might like this. I just ordered an ISU logo motorhome windshield thermal/solar shade. Worked through ISU to get the permissions and it's on order. One of kind for now.

Why no ISU representative on either side?

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ISU lands borderline 4-star TE following weekend in Ames

Omaha did not start today. Came off the bench and really struggled in the first quarter, 0-1 from the field with 2 bad turnovers.

Team USA looks ragged. Unorganized. Offense is a whole lot of 1-on-1.

USA superior athletes. Slovenia smarter and crisper basketball players right now. Hopefully we turn it around.

Iowa State Media Relations

DEBRECEN, Hungary - Iowa State freshman Omaha Biliew and the USA Basketball U19 team rallied in the fourth quarter Sunday afternoon for a 77-72 victory over Slovenia. The victory moved Team USA to 2-0 in pool play at the FIBA U19 World Cup.

Slovenia led for nearly 30 minutes of the game, while Team USA only led for 6:29. Team USA held a 25-11 advantage in the fourth quarter.

In 12 minutes off the bench, Biliew knocked down his only 3-point attempt of the game. He also finished with two steals and a blocked shot.

Team USA will face Lebanon at 8 a.m. (CT) on Tuesday in the final game of pool play. Lebanon is 0-2 with losses to Madagascar and Slovenia. Live video of the game can be found on FIBA's YouTube page.

So Rocco Becht* - what do we know about his development since in Ames - and how good can he be?

* - assuming coaches would prefer to redshirt Kohl IF possible. But - if anybody might start as a true frosh at some point (see BP) - seems like Kohl might fit the profile.

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DEBRECEN, Hungary - Iowa State freshman Omaha Biliew and the USA Basketball U19 team opened pool play Saturday morning at the FIBA U19 World Cup with a 136-69 victory over Madagascar. The 136 points are the most points ever scored by a USA Basketball U19 team.

Earning a start, Biliew nearly missed a double-double with 10 points and eight rebounds. His eight boards were a game-high. Biliew was a perfect 4-for-4 from the field, including a pair of monster putback dunks. Biliew also added an assist and steal. Team USA was +36 with Biliew on the floor, the second-highest plus/minus total on the team.

Team USA returns to action Sunday afternoon, facing Slovenia at 1 p.m. (CT). Live video can be found on FIBA's YouTube page.

This gambling stuff has been going on for so long, I forget when it broke. Was it entirely after spring ball? I can see why MC is pissed, and more so if he wasted the entire spring practice on key guys who aren't going to be there.

Was I the only one watching her wrangle her boobs in that direct from Paris designer outfit?

doesnt care about football. CyTown it isn’t. 😂