Representatives of the state of Iowa, Iowa State University and BioMADE broke ground for a $40 million fermentation pilot plant on Friday at Iowa State University's BioCentury ResearchFarm just west of Ames.
by Anthony Capps, Editor Published November 12, 2025
Volunteers unloaded hundreds of boxes with books that span all genres — from science fiction to reference books and gardening to children’s literature on Wednesday. It’s time for the Ames Public Library’s book sale.
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Iowa State University has offered numerous educational opportunities for community members since 2008, and with numerous volunteer instructors and support from Iowa State, the participant feedback the program has received has been quite positive.
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Judy Trumpy, retired army dietician and former manager for Iowa State University dining services, will speak at a Veterans Day program on Tuesday.
by Kyle Werner, Reporter Published November 7, 2025
A brief school board meeting the day before Election Day ended in the approval of a bid to demolish the Administration Building and the garage at Northwestern Avenue and 13th Street.
by Kyle Werner, Reporter Published November 5, 2025
The Ames School Board will have two familiar faces and two new faces after this year’s election. Three ran for three at-large seats — Kelly Winfrey, Art Baumgartner and Jennifer Tipton — while Aaron Rodriguez ran to fill an at-large vacancy. All were uncontested.
Ames voters approved spending $10.5 million to relocate Fire Station No. 2 from the heart of Campustown to State Avenue. There were 5,881 votes on the question in Tuesday’s election, according to unofficial election results from the Iowa Secretary of State. The bond garnered 5,099 yes votes — 86.7%.
by Bill Monroe, Reporter Published October 29, 2025
Ames residents may soon need to get licenses for their pets. The city council heard from several residents in opposition to the ordinance and then decided to take up the issue again next year while instructing city staff to launch a public information campaign to explain the program.
by Kyle Werner, Reporter Published October 29, 2025
Every year, thousands of students spend months learning, memorizing and practicing music — all for the chance to perform at the Iowa All-State Music Festival. Those in band, choir, and orchestra had the chance to showcase their talents during auditions on Oct. 25.
by Bill Monroe, Reporter Published October 29, 2025
Ames residents continue to be highly satisfied with city services, with 98% rating services as either good or very good in 2025, according to an April survey of 1,350 residents and 1,000 Iowa State University students.
