Police say all of the arrests and citations occurred outside of sanctioned university events, and no one was hospitalized ...

The Saturday before classes start has become known as ‘801 Day’ to students at Iowa State. The name stems from an old rule ...

The 801 Day tradition celebrated annually by Iowa State fraternities and sororities, is set for Saturday, Aug. 23. Learn more about it: ...

This year, 801 Day falls on August 19. While Iowa State's enrollment has been declining in recent years, but Ames Police have noticed an increase in problems associated with 801 Day.

801 back story The “phenomenon” of 801 day in Ames began years ago when alcohol was barred from fraternities and sororities during the week before classes, according to City Council documents.

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What parking restrictions are in place in Ames during 801 Day weekend? If your car is parked illegally from midnight to 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, the city can have it towed immediately without warning.

This is another place to cool down during 801 Day. Located in the scenic Ogden Valley, Pineview Reservoir is a popular place for swimming, boating, fishing or just lying down on its sandy beach.

Most of the 31 people arrested during "801 Day" in Ames were not affiliated with the university, according to police.

While 801 Day is not an official Iowa State or Ames event, students have made the day of pre-school year partying and heavy drinking a tradition.