Ames Reacts to President Obama's Coming Out in Favor of Gay Marriage

Ames Responds to President Obama Backing Gay Marriage

King Announces 8 Debates to Vilsack's Surprise

Congressman Steve King who represents Iowa's 5th District announced a series of debates with Christie Vilsack, without full details.

Deery Brothers Back With a New Deal May 22

Ames City Manager said he expected to report back to the Ames City Council on a requested tax abatement for land on S.E. 16th Street at the next meeting.

Ames Rally Attempts to Link Extreme Weather and Climate Change

Ames ISU students and residents to participate in global climate change demonstration.

Ash Avenue and Lincoln Swing Closed Monday

Portions of Ash Avenue and Lincoln Swing will be closed Monday.

Former Ames Water Plant Official Accused of Falsifying Sample Results Withdraws Request

A former water treatment plant operator agreed not to apply for water treatment or wastewater treatment after accusations of wrongdoing, as part of agreement.

Gingrich Officially Out; Iowa Strategist Says Romney Distraction Free

Former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich, who won two primaries in the GOP nominating process and finished fourth in the Iowa Caucus, officially suspended his campaign today.

Vilsack in Ames Library to Tout Plan to Fight Government Waste

Vilsack's stop was one of three planned Tuesday in her campaign for Iowa's new 4th Congressional District.

Vilsack Expected to Announce Corruption Policy Today

Christie Vilsack is expected to announce her plans to fight government waste, fraud and abuse Tuesday at a press conference in the Ames Public Library.

CREDO's Take Down King HQ Opens Saturday

The grand opening of CREDO SuperPac Ames office is 6 p.m. Saturday.

Ames City Council Approves First Step in Raising Utility Bills and More

Council approved first readings of ordinances to increase water/sewer rates and illegal parking fines Tuesday and more.

Michelle Obama Thanks Iowa Volunteers, Urges Them to Spread President's Values

First Lady Michelle Obama was in Des Moines and Windsor Heights Tuesday to thank volunteers for their work on the campaign. The president will speak at the University of Iowa on Wednesday.

UPDATED: Ames City Council to Discuss Hiking Water/Sewer Rates and Parking Fines

The council will discuss first readings of ordinances to raise water and sewer rates and parking fines Tuesday.

Grassley to King: You're in The Race of Your Career

But Grassley said he believes the Conservative King will keep his seat.

See What Ames Dumps into Skunk River

The City of Ames announced an open house at its Water Pollution Control Facility 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 28.

Massive Power Outage Across Ames

About half of Ames Electric customers lost power Tuesday afternoon.

Ames Protesters Rip Steve King, Want More From Warren Buffett and Workforce Development

AFSCME helped organize the rally outside the IWD office that they said would expose King's anti-middle class voting record.

PHOTOS: Ames Tax Day Protesters Want the Wealthy to Pay Fair Share

Representatives of labor unions and other groups said they were protesting to expose Iowa Congressman Steve King's anti-middle class voting record and want the wealthy people and businesses to pay their fair share of taxes.

Groups Plan Anti-King Rally Outside Shuttered IWD Center Tuesday

The rally begins at 11 a.m. and includes five speakers including ISU College Democrats President.

Obscure Holiday Moves IRS Tax Deadline to Tuesday April 17

Good news for Ames procrastinators: Sunday and an obscure holiday give you a little breathing room.

Last Chance: To Mail Your Taxes in Ames

You have until midnight April 17 to drop your tax form in the mailbox and receive the April 17 postmark.

Lundt's Reception is Today

Assistant City Manager Sheila Lundt retires after 27 years with the city today. The reception is from 2 to 4 p.m. in the community gym.

Ames City Council Wants to Increase Your Water and Sewer Bill By What

The City of Ames expects to raise water and sewer rates by 4.2 and 10 percent before July 1.

Boil Advisory Issued for Residents South of Ames

About 300 customers are without water due to a water main break that happened Wednesday night.

State Lawmakers Might Change Ames School Calendar

State lawmakers and Governor wants to tell Ames kids and students all across Iowa when to go back to school.

In Romney, Ames Gets Its Man

Though Rick Santorum was ultimately named the winner of Iowa Caucuses, Romney won in Ames precincts.

The Beef on Lean Beef Explained on ISU Campus

Animal science professor explains LFTB process during panel discussion at Kildee Hall at ISU Tuesday.

Romney's 'Mr. Right' for VP None Other Than Iowa's Steve King, Colbert Says

On Monday night's "Colbert Report," comedian Stephen Colbert riffs on why Iowa Congressman Steve King should be Mitt Romney's choice for his running mate.

LFTB vs Pink Slime on Iowa State University Campus Today

Experts and Gov. Terry Branstad plan to explain the science behind lean, finely textured beef inside Kildee Hall while activists rally outside against the ammonia treated meat scrap process.

Which Ames Residents Shouldn't Do Their Laundry

City of Ames hydrant flushing enters its final week.

Vilsack Vs. King Which Iowa Congress Candidate Has More Money

Both Vilsack and King announced their fund raising results from the first quarter of 2012.

Iowa Congressman King Faces Protesters and Calls Ames Ground Zero

Congressman Steve King spoke before about 50 people in Ames Pizza Ranch Thursday.

Iowa's University Students Rally with Branstad for University Funding, But Should They?

ISU's Dakota Hoben said Branstad's proposal relieved students.

Goodbye Lundt, Hello Mundt

City of Ames names replacement for retiring Assistant City Manager.

Call for Sculpture for Ames New Intermodal Facility

City of Ames searches for sculpture in conjunction with intermodal facility opening in July 2013.

Residents Could Find Homes Smoky During City Test

Ames Residents might see smoke rise up from their yards and in their homes during a sewer inspection.

Is Your Water Rusty and Why Is That Street Blocked

Ames crews will be flushing hydrants for the next three weeks.

Eco Fair in Ames Saturday

City of Ames Eco Fair is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 24

Homewood Golf Course Opening

The city course opens Friday

Price Lab Letters Unsent?

Iowa Board of Regents executive director told Cedar Falls Patch that the board did receive critical comments on Price Lab School closing.