Disaster aid available to county residents
News Desk Residents whose homes were flooded or damaged by the storms that hit Story County this month may be eligible for recovery assistance. The Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program can give…
Ames
Ames Pickleball: Serving scores and the community
The Ames Pickleball Club doesn’t just throw down on the court and enjoy the game. The club moves to foster community through outreach efforts designed to enhance Ames. “For me…
‘It’s like a game of telephone’: Majority of residents at listening session oppose data center
Ames civic leaders did a lot of listening on Tuesday and one thing was clear: an overwhelming majority of residents at the special meeting opposed a proposed data center. Residents…
Story County Conservation director leaves for Iowa DNR
After a decade of service, Michael Cox will move on from his role as the Story County Conservation director and embark on a new journey at the Iowa Department of…
Inside the swimming, biking and running at the Ames Triathlon
The Sunday morning air hung heavy with humidity, leaving skin covered in a sticky film, and a gray pall covered the sky, threatening rain that would later fall. Observers —…
Sun to power 2 city buildings
Two popular Ames city buildings will soon be powered in part by the sun. The Ames City Council approved a nearly half-million-dollar contract to install solar panels on the rooftops…
Photos: Hundreds attend final Ames on the Half Shell concert
Bandshell Park was filled with residents sitting, standing and dancing to music performed by Cover That. The Friday concert was the finale of the Ames on the Half Shell summer…
ISU project reimagines Lake Laverne
Iowa State University’s Lake Laverne, which sits on the south side of campus along Lincoln Way, is currently blocked off by metal fences surrounding the area and is void of…
Ames community hears potential benefits, challenges of proposed data center
Residents flooded city hall on Tuesday night to hear about a proposed data center in Ames. Many were seated outside the at-capacity council chambers and joined hundreds of at-home viewers…
Fatal crash prompts review of pedestrian safety
A fatal pedestrian crash on one of Ames’ busiest roads has prompted city leaders to take a hard look at whether streets are safe enough for people on foot. The…
Salvation Army sees increase in shelter program
NEVADA, Iowa – The Salvation Army of Ames needs more employees, and due to the demand for its shelter and pantry programs, it could use more volunteers, too. Service Center…
Middle schoolers travel to Japan in sister city exchange
For some Ames middle school students, next week will be a chance to travel out of the country and experience a new culture with a host family. The students are…
State, district assessments show conflicting results
The Ames School Board saw a discrepancy in student testing scores between state and district assessments during its Monday meeting. Using state-provided scale scores, the board was able to…
Brynn Sweere named executive director of Ames Voice
A new leader will help guide local news’ future in Ames. The Iowa Media Wire Board of Directors selected Brynn Sweere as the organization’s first executive director on Monday. Sweere…
Story County Republicans hopeful after primary wins
Democrats could be fighting an uphill battle to gain votes, said the publicity chair for the Story County Republican Party. Iowa Primaries took place on June 2, providing insight into…