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.
Despite several pleas to postpone a final decision, the Mary Greeley Medical Center Board of Trustees voted Tuesday to close the Israel Family Hospice House and continue planning hospice services at MGMC, in homes and at local care centers.
For Ames residents, it’s the one contested office on the 2025 election ballot. Ames’ hospital Board of Trustees has two incumbents and one challenger running for two seats.
Mary Greeley Medical Center announced today it will close the Israel Family Hospice House in December. The announcement ensures that the hospice services the hospital provides at the house will continue.
by Amber Mohmand, News Editor Published October 22, 2025
Ames Fire Chief Rich Higgins and his department are used to answering calls for help — not making them. However, the Campustown station no longer meets safety needs, so the department is asking taxpayers to help fund a new fire station on State Avenue.
by Kyle Werner, Reporter Published October 22, 2025
Meet the four candidates who have tossed their hats in the ring to be on the Gilbert School Board. There’s one familiar face and three new ones on the ballot.
by Bill Monroe, Reporter Published October 21, 2025
The names for the Ames mayor and city council seats on this year's election ballot are familiar ones. The Ames Voice sent out a questionnaire to all candidates in the Ames City Council election to find out who they are and what they want to accomplish on the city council. All of the candidates are running unopposed.
