Job of the Day: Kohl's Hosts Career Fair in Ames

Ames Store Brings 105 new jobs when it opens in March.

Resolving to Get Fit in 2013, Ames? Start Here

Every new year, people seem to always resolve to get fit, lose weight or tone up. If this is on your resolution list, look no further than these Ames fitness centers to help you out in 2013.

WOW House: What Goes For $300,000 in Ames

See inside this home at Realestate.AOL.com.

Amcor Plastics and Apparel Company Invests in Ames

An existing plastic manufacturer announced it would update its equipment and Championship Productions launched a new clothing line.

Positive Job Market in Ames/Des Moines Region

The latest Manpower survey shows employers plan to add staff at a steady pace through March.

‘The Hobbit’ Show Times, Ticket Information

From the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, here comes The Hobbit an Unexpected Journey.

Ames Makes Business Insider Top 10 for Cities with Low Unemployment Rates

Ames tied for sixth with a familiar city home to the Hawkeyes.

Where to Get a Christmas Tree in Ames

How to pick out the best tree for your home, preference and price point.

Live ISU Sports Coverage Expands with ISU Athletics Cyclones.tv Mediacom Agreement

Mediacom will become the exclusive partner for Iowa State University Cyclones coverage streamed online and will air video broadcasts on a dedicated cable channel.

National Repeal Day: Where to Buy Fine Wine and Spirits in Ames

Eight decades ago, the “Noble Experiment” was called off as a failure and Prohibition was repealed.

What Happened to Electric Beach Tanning

Customers have said that Electric Beach Tanning with two Ames locations, closed without warning sometime around Thanksgiving.

Powerball Jackpot Reaches $550 Million

Wednesday's Powerball Jackpot is now expected to reach $550 Million. Where you can buy a ticket in Ames.

Top 3 Priciest Homes Listed for Sale in Ames

See inside these homes at Realestate.AOL.com

Where to Buy Powerball Tickets for $500 Million Jackpot

What would you do with $500 million?

What's New for Small Business Saturday in Ames

Shops in the Main Street Cultural Arts District will be open regular hours Friday and Saturday for Small Business Saturday.

Ames Main Street Cultural District Announces New Executive Director

Cari Hague an ISU graduate has been named as the new executive director of Main Street Cultural District.

Ames Patch's Guide to Best Black Friday Deals

Several stores will open in the evening on Thanksgiving Thursday and at 12 a.m. Friday.

Ames Restaurants Serving on Thanksgiving

Here's some places you can find a feast in Ames today, whether you are celebrating Thanksgiving or not.

Ames Restaurants Serving on Thanksgiving

Area restaurants will offer Thanksgiving Day meals, pizza and more Thursday.

Ames Main Street Holiday Sales Begin; Tree Lighting, Snow Magic and More

Black Friday deals begin Thanksgiving Day, but local holiday sales and events start Saturday in Ames.

Redbox New Releases: Moonrise Kingdom, The Campaign, Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation

New releases at the Redbox.

'Black Friday Creep' Spurs Online Petition Drives to Save Thanksgiving

Thousands are signing an online petitions against Black Friday store opening hours that have been pushed into Thanksgiving Day, including at the Target in Ames.

East Coast Applebee's Owner Threatens Hiring Freeze; Prompts Boycott

A New York Applebee's franchisee threatened cut backs due to the Affordable Care Act, but it's business as usual here in Ames, where employees are already offered health care insurance.

Top 9 of Iowa: Children Locked in Basement, Record Ticket Sales, 'Superstar' Bonobo Dies, 'Thriller' Makes Comeback

And, there's no getting around it; there was an election this week. We have an Iowa election recap.

When is Black Friday?

Really you actually don't know When is Black Friday and you just typed this into Google?

Made in Ames: Your Hyperlocal Holiday Gift Guide

Saturday Nov. 26 is Small Business Saturday.

High-Tech Gifts For The Techies on Your List

Need a gift idea for your techie? Here's a few.

Early Black Friday Deals in Ames

In Ames, Best Buy and Target begin matching prices of online retailers beginning Nov. 1.

LAST CHANCE: To Buy Fresh Produce on Main

The final Ames Main Street Farmers Market is Saturday.

Dunkin' Donuts Planning an Ames Location

The store is one of several franchises slated to go up in the Des Moines metro.

Cockroaches Overtake Campustown Bars in Ames

So many cockroaches have moved in to Campustown bars that one had to be closed temporarily and another might be.

REPLAY: Ask the Patch Pros What's in Style This Fall

See what the pros had to say about fashion.

Holy BLT Batman, Bacon Shortage Looming?

A worldwide shortage of pork products, wrought by the drought this year, is approaching, an industry trade group says.

Photos: Bliss Fashion Show

Saturday's Bliss Fashion Show raised $1,500 for the William Bliss Cancer Resource Center

Four Ames Businesses Named to Top 100 Iowa Companies to Work For in 2012

According to results published by the Des Moines Register, employee satisfaction played a big role in earning these companies some of the best places to work in Iowa.

Ames Kum & Go to Offer $1.84 a Gallon Gas as Criticism of President Obama

A campaign event sponsored by the conservative group, Americans for Prosperity, will offer the gas at a low, low price for a limited number of vehicles on Tuesday.

Campustown Business Owner Upset Over Frequent Vandalism

Kim Leader plans to discuss solutions to Campustown vandalism Thursday at a meeting of the Campustown Action Association.

Cheap Flights from Ames: Southwest Set to Fly from Des Moines

Full fares and schedules for service to Chicago -- where you can catch a continuing flight -- begins Sept. 30.

North Grand Farmers Market

North Grand Farmers Market