The new Ames start-up Hermes Biomaterials is offering a product with the potential to make new waves in the world of editing plant genetics. It sprouted from a research project at Iowa State University looking into ways to improve the delivery of genetic code into plant cells and is now offering products that promise to significantly boost the delivery and efficiency of genetic information into plants.
by Bill Monroe, Reporter Published August 27, 2025
Ames area residents can look forward to swimming indoors next spring as construction of the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center is on schedule. Work on the project, located on Lincoln Way across from the Iowa DOT headquarters, is projected to be substantially completed by January with a grand opening in March.
by Bill Monroe, Reporter Published August 27, 2025
After the management at La Casa Maya made necessary changes when its liquor license was not renewed in July, the Ames City Council gave the restaurant a new liquor license on Aug. 26.
by Kyle Werner, Reporter Published August 19, 2025
A team of Iowa State University veterinarians and fourth-year vet students treated and cared for nearly all of the show animals at the Iowa State Fair.
The veterinarians and the students provided services...
by Kyle Werner, Reporter Published August 18, 2025
Rummage RAMPage, Ames’ way of saving used home goods from going to the landfill, had a record-breaking year of success, raising $72,641 earlier this month and diverting 131,434 pounds of furniture and housewares from the landfill to new homes.
by Kyle Werner, Reporter Published August 14, 2025
Iowa State University is the most recent subject of a video circulating on social media claiming the university’s LGBT center director found “loopholes” in Iowa’s anti-DEI law.
by Kyle Werner, Reporter Published August 14, 2025
The Ames School Board discussed two new high school courses that will help students build their literacy and math skills at the last meeting before the new school year, which starts Aug. 25. The district has also identified its top priorities for the upcoming legislative session.
by Bill Monroe, Reporter Published August 13, 2025
Every Ames household may need curbside recycling to go alongside its regular trash pickup. The Ames City Council discussed the possibility at its Tuesday meeting.
by Bill Monroe, Reporter Published August 13, 2025
The new Ames power plant will be next to the site of the current one, the Ames City Council decided at its Tuesday meeting. This location will be much cheaper and faster to develop than other options.
The Iowa Board of Regents have approved a $766.9 million budget for Iowa State University’s 2026 fiscal year. It includes a $41.4 million increase in revenue, allocations of state funds for rural development and a breakdown of the athletic department’s deficit and cost-saving efforts.
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...
by Amber Mohmand, News Editor Published August 6, 2025
The trails at Ada Hayden Heritage Park will close for 10 weeks beginning Monday for replacing. Weather permitting, the project should be finished by the end of October.
