Cyclone Ranger

[Joe4Cy]

Apologies if this has been discussed before.

Went to school '86 - '90. During that time, there was a character on campus that called himself the Cyclone Ranger. He would randomly show up at football and basketball games, dressed with a cape and mask. The fans went crazy. But, that's not all he did! He would also do random acts of kindness around campus. I recall one time, he placed roses on a lot of administrator assistant's desks over the weekend. I think there may have been a note of gratitude signed "The Cyclone Ranger."

Anyone else remember this? Any stories you may have?

 

[beentherebefore]

I was in school from 84 to 88 and I don't remember the Cyclone Ranger but I do remember Zevs Cosmos.

 

[Acylum]

I was in school from 84 to 88 and I don't remember the Cyclone Ranger but I do remember Zevs Cosmos.

And Preacher Jed (?) and his wife.

 

[beentherebefore]

And Preacher Jed (?) and his wife.

Something like that. Those were some interesting folks.

 

[ImJustKCClone]

Apologies if this has been discussed before.

Went to school '86 - '90. During that time, there was a character on campus that called himself the Cyclone Ranger. He would randomly show up at football and basketball games, dressed with a cape and mask. The fans went crazy. But, that's not all he did! He would also do random acts of kindness around campus. I recall one time, he placed roses on a lot of administrator assistant's desks over the weekend. I think there may have been a note of gratitude signed "The Cyclone Ranger."

Anyone else remember this? Any stories you may have?

I was staff, not a student, but I DO remember him. I even had the article from the Daily on the bulletin board in my office. It's still in my post-retirement boxes somewhere...

 

[Beernuts]

I was there 87 - 91. I don't remember the "Cyclone Ranger"...but I do remember a guy that played a lot of pick up basketball that was a bully on the court..nobody wanted to play with or against him....he had a nickname I can't remember...maybe "the bull'?

He would be there all day with his girlfriend.

 

[Acylum]

I was there 87 - 91. but I do remember a guy that played a lot of pick up basketball that was a bully on the court..nobody wanted to play with or against him....he had a nickname I can't remember...maybe "the bull'?

He would be there all day with his girlfriend.

I think his name was Chris Doyle.

 

[BCClone]

And Preacher Jed (?) and his wife.

Is that the guy who told women they might as well be prostitutes and make money from sex instead of just giving it away?

 

[qwerty]

I was in school from 84 to 88 and I don't remember the Cyclone Ranger but I do remember Zevs Cosmos.

Yep, I was there 83 - 89 and had several conversations with Zevs. Zevs has his own Wiki page. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zevs_Cosmos

 

[beentherebefore]

Yep, I was there 83 - 89 and had several conversations with Zevs. Zevs has his own Wiki page. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zevs_Cosmos

Every time I saw and/or chatted with Zevs, he was clothed, thank goodness.

 

[isucy86]

Sounds like Zevs lost his way in the new millenium.

My 2 favorite rememberances of Zevs were mention in a daily article that he entered the US through Nebraska.

Also the nudist Christian Christmas tree he held in front of the campus town QT. I would like to believe he manually removed all the pine needles, but maybe they just fell off.

Still wished I had his t-shirt, but didn't last long.

 

[Acylum]

Is that the guy who told women they might as well be prostitutes and make money from sex instead of just giving it away?

I believe that’s the guy. Mrs. Preacher Jed was not bad looking at all. If you could get past the flour sack dress.

 

[beentherebefore]

Brother Jed and Sister CIndy. Seems as though they, too, have a wiki.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brother_Jed

I can't believe the two of them are still at it after all these years.

 

[CloneGuy8]

Yep, I was there 83 - 89 and had several conversations with Zevs. Zevs has his own Wiki page. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zevs_Cosmos

Bio seemed pretty goofy, then it took a hard turn at the end

 

[Joe4Cy]

I was in school from 84 to 88 and I don't remember the Cyclone Ranger but I do remember Zevs Cosmos.

'86 - '90. I swear that was a thing!

 

[beentherebefore]

'86 - '90. I swear that was a thing!

I'd like to hear more. I seriously don't remember a Cyclone Ranger. But I do remember the other two guys mentioned in this thread.

 

[Joe4Cy]

I was staff, not a student, but I DO remember him. I even had the article from the Daily on the bulletin board in my office. It's still in my post-retirement boxes somewhere...

Oh good; I'm not crazy!

 

[Joe4Cy]

I'd like to hear more. I seriously don't remember a Cyclone Ranger. But I do remember the other two guys mentioned in this thread.

There was a big ISU Daily article about him. I think he may have been a grad student having fun, spreading cheer and positivity? I'm hoping someone else can help me out. I've written about all that I can recall. These 30 years have taken a toll...

 

[clonedude]

I was there from '87 to '91.... still the best times of my life without question.

Was the Cyclone Ranger the guy at basketball games that had a big Cyclones flag and would run as fast as he could around the inner ring in Hilton with his flag? He was always dressed up like a Cyclone Lone Ranger.

I haven't been back for many basketball games since my time there, so maybe that's something that has always happened.... not just when I was in school there?

I come back for a lot of football games, but never basketball for some reason?

 

[ISUAgronomist]

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12410907/the-des-moines-register/