'Beautiful Girlfriend Fighting Cancer', Racist, Threatening Iowa State Tweets, and Royce White on Doctor Phil, -- Stories You Loved in February

Most often it's the bad news that readers read most, but once in awhile the good news captures eyes too.

The most popular stories on Ames Patch in February ranged from racist and threatening tweets that came after a heated basketball battle between Iowa State and Kansas to a photo an Iowa State University student took after they both decided to shave their heads together. She had cancer.

People also loved police news that included two men caught in compromising positions.

And many people are also happy about some chain stores like Kohl's opening in Ames.

Read your favorite February stories again by clicking below:

Update: Big 12 to Review Call at End of Iowa State-Kansas Game that Had Fans Steamed (Storify)

Ames Police: Man Masturbates Through Glass Door

WATCH: NBA's Royce White to Talk to Dr. Phil About Anxiety Disorder

Iowa State Student's 'Beautiful Girlfriend Fighting Cancer' Photo Inspiring Many Across the Internet

New Stores Shoot Fireworks Above North Grand Mall

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