Ames in the News

Jeff Eckhoff wrote in the Des Moines Register that “Des Moines car dealer Gene Gabus said he recently completed plans to buy out Ames-based Envision Motor Co.”

Perry Beeman wrote in a Des Moines Register blog that Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement said Ames resident Brent Rastetter, should resign from the Iowa Environmental Protection Commission or sell his interest in Quality Ag.

Ames Tribune reports that a committee searching for a new Iowa State University president has 125 candidates.

Ames Tribune reports that Story County Board of Supervisors said they would support creating a bike trail around Country Club Road in Nevada.

The Iowa State Daily said that ISU Cyclones will play basketball in Italy.