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. Club members participate in activities beyond the game itself, investing time in community-oriented outreach that ranges from education to fundraising for local causes.
Residents whose homes were flooded or damaged by the storms that hit Story County this month may be eligible for recovery assistance.
University Museums has found its new director and chief curator. David Schmitz, who first became involved with University Museums in December 2025 as an interim academic engagement coordinator, begins the role on Monday.
The Ames History Museum hosted a celebration downtown on Friday evening to mark the United States’ 250th anniversary. Ames’ annual fireworks display, set for Friday evening, was postponed to Sunday due to heavy rain.
Junior shortstop Mya Geffre provided a spark for the Ames offense, but the Little Cyclones struggled to contain sixth-ranked Southeast Polk in an 11-1 defeat Tuesday night.
Maria Pearson was an Ames resident and Native American activist whose efforts moved legislation to ensure that remains of Native Americans would be properly reburied.
