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Welcome to Ames, Iowa.
A city of central Iowa north of Des Moines. Near the crossroads of the nation, where I-35 and I-80 intersect, Ames is centrally located to all points. Interstate road systems place Ames less than a day's drive from Minneapolis, Kansas City, Omaha, Chicago, St. Louis and Milwaukee. Des Moines, the state capital, is only 30 minutes away.
Iowa State University of Science and Technology (founded 1858) is here. Population: 53,200.
Its chief manufactures are electronic, water-analysis, and water-treatment equipment; motor vehicles; construction materials; and machinery. Iowa State Univ. is located in Ames and contributes significantly to the economy. The National Animal Disease Laboratory and the Iowa State Center, a large cultural, educational, and athletic complex, are also in the city.
The city was named after 19th century U.S. congressman Oakes Ames of Massachusetts, who was influential in the building of the transcontinental railroad. Ames was founded near a location that was deemed favorable for a railroad crossing of the Skunk River. It is located roughly 30 miles north of the state capital Des Moines. Two small rivers run through the town: the Skunk River and Squaw Creek.
Small farm near Ames, Iowa. - Photo by Scott Bauer.
Located in the heart of the Midwest and Iowa, Ames is home to the "Cyclones" and Iowa State University (ISU).
With a charming small town atmosphere and the amenities of a big city, Ames is a vibrant circle of community, opportunity and university. Unique shopping districts, a diverse variety of dining options, family-oriented events, internationally renowned artists and performances, Big 12 sporting events, top-ranked educational systems and much, much more all combine to make Ames the Right Place for Great Times!
Ames is home of Iowa State University of Science & Technology, a space-grant university, at its founding, the state's (Morrill Act) land-grant university, formerly known as the Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts.
Ames is the home of the closely allied U.S Department of Agriculture's National Animal Disease Center, and the main offices of the Iowa state Department of Transportation. State and Federal institutions are the largest employers in Ames.
Other area employers include a 3M (http://www.3m.com) manufacturing plant; Sauer-Danfoss, a hydraulics manufacturer; Barilla, a pasta manufacturer; Pella (http://www.pella.com), a window manufacturer; and Ball, a manufacturer of canning jars and plastic bottles.
Information is constantly changing and we are therefore unable to ensure that the data is always correct. If you have a business that is not listed or the data is incorrect, please contact us and we will correct the information as soon as we can.
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Local daily news in Ames:
Ames Police Involved In Shooting 6min
Ames police are investigating after a traffic stop turned into an overnight shooting.
Ames police involved in shooting
Ames police said two officers fired their weapons at a vehicle accelerating toward them late last night.
Iowa college grads among most in debt
Iowa State University student Jonny Choate is excited to graduate next year, but he isn't looking forward to the tens of thousands of dollars in student loans he'll have to repay.
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Places of interest:
Gilbert, IA (5.5 miles), Kelley, IA (5.8 miles), Huxley, IA (9.3 miles), Slater, IA (10.7 miles), Cambridge, IA (11.3 miles), Story City, IA (11.3 miles), Sheldahl, IA (12.1 miles), Nevada, IA (12.4 miles).
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