Iowa's Matt Schultz Faces Court Battle Over Voter Fraud Rules

ACLU and the ULAC have asked the court to block Iowa Secretary of State's new voter registration rules saying they are illegal.

Obama to Make Three Day Tour of Iowa Next Week; Will Stop in Boone

Both President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney are making Iowa a frequent stopping place as they campaign for the November election.

Jan Bauer Story County Democrat Chair Represents Iowa in Charlotte

Jan Bauer Story County Democrat Chair will represent Iowa as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention Sept. 3-6.

From Ron Paul to Romney, Ames GOP Chair Shows Full Support

Cory Adams, Story County Republican Chair plans to fully support Romney though he endorsed Ron Paul during the caucus season.

Blue Iowa Survey: Influential Iowa Democrats Weigh In on King-Vilsack Race

The latest Blue Iowa survey takes a look at the four contested congressional races in Iowa.

Steve King: Comments on Animal Fighting Distorted

Congressman Steve King, R-Kiron, said his comments on animal fighting have been distorted.

VIDEO: Dogs and People Protest Congressman Steve King

This week people were upset over King's animal rights record and protested outside King's campaign office here in Ames. King faces Christie Vilsack for Iowa's new 4th district.

Kal Penn Comes to Ames for Obama

Former actor Kal Penn of "House" and "Harold and Kumar" Stumps for Obama in Ames and Des Moines Friday.

National 'Kiss-In' Planned Friday to Protest Chick-Fil-A's Same-Sex Marriage Stance

Chick-fil-A, a national restaurant chain, is pumping millions of dollars opposing legislation legalizing same-sex marriage.

Drought 2012: USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack Recommends Disaster Designation for Story, Other Iowa Counties

The historically low levels of precipitation has led to U.S. Department of Agriculture head Tom Vilsack to declare 42 Iowa counties primary natural disaster areas. However City of Ames will not request water rationing at this time.

CREDO: U.S Rep. Steve King Defends Animal Cruelty

CREDO Super Pac said Steve King has made comments that defend animal fighting in discussions of the current farm bill. CREDO plans another protest 11 a.m. Thursday.

Iowa GOP Chairman: Remove Supreme Court Justice Wiggins

Chairman A.J. Spiker of Ames urged voters to vote against renewing Judge David Wiggins term over same sex marriage ruling.

Drought 2012: Saving Water in Story County

These tips were provided by the water conservation staff at Story County Emergency Management.

Tree Limb Site Open After Storm in Ames

City of Ames opened a tree limb drop off site on 13th Street.

Story County Veteran Once Suicidal Finds Relief from PTSD with Transcendental Meditation

Luke Jensen will share how transcendental meditation TM helped him at Healing the Hidden Wounds of War forum in Fairfield Saturday. The event is an open forum for Iowa veterans and their families affected by PTSD or PTS.

Branstad Sides With Local Governments on Firefighter, Police Pensions

Governor’s position hits a hot-button issue – trimming public employee benefits and reducing government spending.

Steve King's Comments Could Cost Him in Election Against Christie Vilsack National Journal Says

The National Journal says the 4th Congressional District race is the 60th most competitive in the country.

Rep. Steve King Seeks To Outlaw Same Sex Marriage on Military Bases

King introduces an amendment to prohibit gay marriage on military installations Thursday. King faces Ames Democrat Christie Vilsack for Iowa's new 4th District.

Influential Republicans Take On Steve King's and Christie Vilsack's Race

This week influential Republicans from Ames and across the state were asked for their views on the race for Iowa's new 4th District in which Congressman Steve King, R-Kiron, faces Ames Democrat Christie Vilsack.

ISU President Leath Tells Senate that College Should be More Affordable, Accessible

Iowa State University President Steven Leath planned to testify before a U.S. Senate committee about why college needs to be more affordable.

ISU; Iowa AFSCME Employees Asked to Voluntarily Pay Health Insurance Premiums

Employees covered by the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement given until the end of the day Thursday to participate.

CREDO Marches Before King Speech

CREDO Super PAC protested the Judge Joseph Story County Republican Dinner because Steve King, R-Kiron, who faces Christie Vilsack for Iowa's 4th District planned to speak at the event.

King Talks Jobless, Immigrants and Debate on Debates and More

Iowa Congressman Steve King, R-Kiron, who faces Christie Vilsack for Iowa's new 4th District, served as the keynote speaker at a fundraiser for the Story County Republican party Monday.

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Steve King and Protesters Greet Story County Republicans Tonight

King is the keynote speaker for the annual Judge Joseph Story Annual Dinner.

Vilsack Says Fundraising Shows The Race Against King is Competitive

Christie Vilsack who faces Rep. Steve King, R-Kiron, for Iowa's 4th District, released fundraising totals Friday the 13th.

Meet the Fire Chief Finalist Tonight at Ames City Hall

Richard Mikel previous the Deputy Chief for Administration in Downers Grove, Ill., and deputy fire chief for Naperville, Ill. has a public meet and greet starting at 4 p.m.

Iowa Congressman King one of 244 to Support Repeal of Health Care

Rep. Steve King voted to repeal Obama's Affordable Health Care Act Wednesday. 4th District Opponent Christie Vilsack calls his vote irresponsible.

Vilsack Announces Slate of Debates, Iowa Congressman King Upset

Christie Vilsack's campaign announced Wednesday she will participate in a series of debates against Congressman Steve King. King said they were supposed to release the list of debates together.

Slate of Vilsack and King Debates Announced

Vilsack announced that she will participate in a series of debates against Congressman Steve King. One will be held right here in Ames.

Ames Fire Chief Finalists Named

City of Ames announced that the three candidates' meet-and-greets will begin Monday.

Iowa Congressman King Breaks Fundraising Record

King who recently said jobless Americans weren't contributing enough to the economy announced Wednesday that he broke a campaign fundraising record.

Vilsack, CREDO React to Iowa Rep. Steve King Saying Unemployed Don't Work Enough

Vilsack said King is demonizing people who are looking for work instead of working on their behalf.

Ames Vet: Obama is Best Hope for 'Getting this Country Straight'

Billy Langham of the Veterans & Military Families for Obama Steering committee thinks Obama is the best choice for the economy.

Behn: State Employees Should Pay 20 Percent of Health Care Premiums

Senate Republican Leader Jerry Behn, of neighboring Boone County suggested that all state employees and legislators pay 20 percent of their health care insurance premiums. Should they?

Steve King Speaks at Judge Joseph Story Annual Dinner

Congressman King who faces Christie Vilsack in his bid for Iowa's new 4th District speaks July 16.

Obama for America; Story County Democrats Open Headquarters

Both Christie Vilsack, Congressman Steve King's opponent for Iowa's new 4th District, and Sen. Tom Harkin took the podium during the Story County Democrats and Obama for American campaign headquarters office opening.

Illegal Parking Fees Jump Today

Check that curb after you park. Fines are going up starting today.

Obama For America Opens Office in Ames Sunday

Sen. Tom Harkin and Christie Vilsack plan to speak at the event.

Vilsack, King React to Supreme Court Decision on Health Care Act

Vilsack said the affordable health care act is in need of reform. King said health care now becomes an election referendum.