Latest Hospital Capacity In Ames Area

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Story County.

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Ames Area National Merit Scholar Winners Announced

A student from Ames High School is among the 2021 National Merit Scholarship winners.

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And the oldest evidence of domesticated cats dates back 9,500 years.

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The world's oldest known breed of domesticated dog dates back to 329 BC.

Ames High School Student Wins National Merit Scholarship

A student from Ames High School is among the 2021 National Merit Scholarship winners.

Ames Area National Merit Scholar Winners Announced

A student from Ames High School is among the 2021 National Merit Scholarship winners.

Ames High School Student Wins National Merit Scholarship

A student from Ames High School is among the 2021 National Merit Scholarship winners.

Banner Health To Mandate COVID-19 Vaccines For Employees

health care provider Banner Health is requiring that its employees be vaccinated no later than Nov. 1. Here's why.

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City Of Ames: Lane Closure On Duff Avenue To Begin Tuesday

The east, northbound lane of Duff Avenue from Seventh to Ninth streets will close on Tuesday, July 13, weather permitting. The City of A ...

City Of Ames: Entries Accepted Through Sept. 8 For Commission's Photography Contest

Entries are now being accepted for the Public Arts Commission's Photography Contest. This contest pairs the Public Arts Commission with ...

Story County Government: Citizen Of The Year Award

The Story County Citizen of the Year Award is given annually to residents of Story County who perform meritorious service above and beyo ...

Story County Government: July 8, 2021 Daily News Release Now Available

See the latest announcement from the Story County Government.

Ames Area Unemployment Increases: Feds

The unemployment rate in Story County is lower than the Iowa average.

City Of Ames: Volunteers Sought For Climate Action Plan Supplemental Input Committee

As part of the process of developing a community-wide Ames Climate Action Plan (CAP), Ames Mayor John Haila is seeking citizen applicati ...

City Of Ames: Story County Residents Must Register To Receive Emergency Alerts

Story County has replaced its Story County Iowa Alert system with Alert Iowa, a new emergency notification system with enhanced features ...

Ames Public Library: The Library As Gathering Space

Over the last decade, the library's role as community gathering space has becoming increasingly clearer. As e-books and downloadable con ...

Asphalt Paving To Begin On North Franklin Avenue In Ames

During paving all driveway and side street access will be restricted in the work zone. This work is anticipated to take two days.

4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near Ames

Patch has your guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Ames.

2021 College Aid: How Ames Area Compares In Application Rates

Nationally, applications for financial aid are down this year.

Adoptable Pet Of The Week In Story County

Slate is the Adoptable Pet of the Week for the Story County Animal Shelter.

Central Iowa VA Virtual Health Mobile In Ames On August 6

Story County Veterans Affairs is hosting the Central Iowa VA Virtual Health Mobile on August 6th in Ames from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Story County Recorder's Office Passport Notice

The Story County Recorder's Office received notice that regular passports are now taking up to 18 weeks and expedited are up to 12 weeks.

Story County Government: June 28, 2021 Daily News Release Now Available

See the latest announcement from the Story County Government.

Story County Government: Offices Closed In Observance Of Independence Day

On Monday, July 5, 2021, Story County Offices will be closed in honor of Independence Day. Normal business hours resume on Tuesday, July ...

Ames Public Library: What Will You Read Next?

With so many fantastic books in the world, and in the library, how do you narrow down your options? Some readers choose what to read bas ...

Huff Named New Police Chief In Ames

Huff will replace former Police Chief Chuck Cychosz, who retired in August 2020.

Union Pacific Train Derails; Recovery Underway In Ames

Union Pacific worked to uncouple cars on either side of the derailed cars and move them away from the derailment.

Story County Government: Adoptable Pet Of The Week

Slate is the Adoptable Pet of the Week for the Story County Animal Shelter. If you would like more information about Slate or other anim ...

Story County Government: Central Iowa VA Virtual Health Mobile In Nevada 7/1

Story County Veterans Affairs is hosting the Central Iowa VA Virtual Health Mobile on July 1, 2021, in Nevada from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Y ...

Story County Publishes Daily News Release For June 23

The 6/23/2021 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

Story County Publishes Daily News Release For June 21

The 6/21/2021 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

Boat Ramp At West Peterson Still Closed In Story County

West Peterson Park's boat ramp is still closed until further notice due to low lake levels.

Story County Government: Story County Recorder's Office Passport Notice

The Story County Recorder's Office received notice that regular passports are now taking up to 18 weeks and expedited (for which you pay ...

Ames Chamber Of Commerce: Dose Steelworks To Expand In Story City

June 25, 2021 (Ames, IA) - The Ames Economic Development Commission is pleased to announce Dose Steelworks, will be expanding their oper ...

Story County Likely To Miss Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the Ames area compares to Iowa and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.

‘Council Night At Bandshell' Features Simon Estes, Public Power Anniversary, And New Lights In Ames

In addition, the new Durham Bandshell lighting project will be recognized at 8:30 p.m.