by Anthony Capps, Reporter Published August 27, 2025
As an adult, Frerick spent five years researching the nation’s food industry, culminating in his book, “Barons: Money, Power and the Corruption of America's Food Industry,” which traces the rise of seven titans of the food industry and the cost of sustaining the system. Frerick will speak at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Ames Public Library.
by Kyle Werner, Reporter Published August 26, 2025
Ames’ Ukrainian community celebrated their home country’s 34th year of independence from the Soviet Union on Sunday at Inis Grove Park. The city is home to a robust Ukrainian population. Through Lutheran Services in Iowa and its community partners like the Ames Interfaith Refugee Alliance, dozens of Ukrainian refugees and their families have settled here in recent years.
by Kyle Werner, Reporter Published August 14, 2025
Fifty years ago, a San Francisco family’s donation of money, dolls and decorative art started what would become Iowa State’s University Museums.
In the fall of 1975, University Museums opened its...
by Amber Mohmand, News Editor Published August 6, 2025
Join a community bike ride Saturday, Aug. 9, to celebrate the near completion of the Heart of Iowa Nature Trail, which connects five communities in Story County.
The Heart of Iowa Nature Trail Bike...
After 50 years of service, the Memorial Union’s art rental program is coming to an end at Iowa State University. The art once part of the program's collection would be available for purchase by the public at a sale on Wednesday.
Iowa State University's 2025 State Fair exhibit, themed “Your Iowa. Your State. Your University,” showcases the university’s innovative research, community impact, student involvement, and Cyclone pride through interactive displays, veterinary care, 4-H activities, and historical engineering projects.
Red, white and blue flooded the streets for a festive Fourth of July weekend, with fireworks lighting up the night Thursday and the parade bringing crowds out on Friday.
The Fourth of July is a time to spend some time outside and some quality time with friends and family. From fireworks to parades and a concert, you’re sure to have a busy day full of festivities to celebrate America’s birthday right here in Ames.
Beets, leeks, herbs and an array of leafy greens ready for your table can be found at the Root to Rise Farm booth at the Ames Main Street Farmers' Market.
Live music filled the air of Ames on Sunday where makers, artists, vintage sellers and food trucks made way for the Lucky Star Iowa market to make its annual return.
The market, which took place at...
As the weather in Ames warms up, the fuller our calendars get. Farmers’ markets, workshops and shows offer ways to soak up the sun and escape it if it gets a bit too hot.
