Ames (/ eɪ m z /) is a city in Story County, Iowa, United States, located approximately 30 miles (48 km) north of Des Moines in central Iowa. It is the home of Iowa State University (ISU). According to the 2020 census , Ames had a population of 66,427, making it …

The City of Ames received six gold status certificates from the University of Northern Iowa’s Center for Energy and Environment Education as part of the first annual Resilient Iowa Communities Award.

Feb 25, 2022 · Tips on the best things to do in Ames, Iowa, including popular restaurants & local breweries, shops, entertainment venues, and outdoor spaces in the city.

Ames is a city located in the central part of the U.S. state of Iowa in Story County, and approximately 30 miles (48 km) north of Des Moines. It is the principal city of the Ames, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses all of Story County, and which, when combined with the Boone, Iowa Micropolitan Statistical Area, comprises the ...

Ames consisted of 12 blocks and extended from the railroad right-of-way north to Ninth Street and was bounded on the east by Duff Avenue and on the west by Burnett Avenue. That year also began the establishment of the first of the state and …

Centrally and conveniently located in the heart of the Midwest and Iowa, Ames is known for its robust, stable economy, flourishing cultural environment, comprehensive medical care, top-quality schools, acres of parks and recreational opportunities, and the …

Apr 6, 2022 · Around 35 miles north of Des Moines, the city of Ames is best known for Iowa State University (ISU), the largest university in the state and the third-largest in the Big 12. With a sprawling, verdant campus, the university contributes museums, impressive architecture, world-class cultural events and a feast of varsity sports action.

Jan 16, 2025 · Ames, city, Story county, central Iowa, U.S., on the South Skunk River, about 30 miles (50 km) north of Des Moines. It was laid out in 1865 and was originally called College Farm but was renamed the following year for Oakes Ames, a …

Feb 13, 2023 · Famous for being home to Iowa State University, Ames is brimming with a lot of things to see and do, much like the rest of Iowa. From incredible outdoor adventures to shopping to a one-of-a-kind culinary scene, the city is exciting in many ways.

Ames is a city in Iowa in the United States. In 2020 there were 66,427 people living in the city. [4] It is was built between Skunk River and Squaw Creek, 35 miles north of the state capital, Des Moines. The town was first settled in 1864 as a railway town at a spot where the Skunk River could be crossed easily. [5]