Iowa College Students Combine for Successful Dance Marathon Year

Iowa college students report on success of Dance Marathon 2012.

Ames Assistant City Manager Finalist Drops Out

There are just three finalists for the assistant city manager position.

Gov. Branstad's Workforce Veto Declared Unconstitutional, But Ames Office Won't Reopen

This likely won't lead to the reopening of workforce development offices, however.

A Decade of Defunding Higher Ed: What Cuts Mean to College-Bound Students in Ames

DISPATCH: Iowa's funding for higher education has been shrinking for the past 12 years, a trend mirrored across the country.

Racial Disparity Reports Aside, ISU Remains a Top-Ranked School

National reports have shown racial disparities in graduation rates but the university remains a top ranked school according to U.S. News & World Reports.

Last Ames Assistant City Manager Finalists Announced

Ames will meet the final candidates early next week.

Wessel-Kroeschell of Ames Makes House Bid Official

The Iowa Representative officially announced that she will run for a fifth term.

Ames Bar Where Brawl Occurred Serving Liquor License Suspension

An Ames bar that was the host to a recent bar brawl that included the bar's owner getting attacked by a high-heeled shoe is currently being penalized.

Ames School Board Asks Could High School Start a Week Early

Ames Community School board approved the calendars favored by the majority of parents.

Could Iowa Gun Bill Allow Weapons in Schools?

Number of gun permits have doubled in the last year, county officials are concerned.

New School Buildings in Ames Will Cost You Nothing, Really

A proposed budget for the next fiscal year reduces school taxes even if a $55 million bond passes April 3.

PHOTOS: Vice President Joe Biden Spoke to a Crowd of About 700 at Iowa State University on Thursday

Biden told students they wouldn't be hearing about outsourcing anymore.

Biden Has Prediction for ISU Students

Vice President Joe Biden came to Iowa State University Thursday to discuss President Obama's plan for encouraging more manufacturing jobs.

Ames Meets Mundt Tonight and Names Second City Assistant Finalist

City of Ames is currently interviewing to replace the City of Ames Assistant Manager position. People can meet one candidate tonight and the second on Monday.

House Democrats Walked Out in Protest of Gun Bills

Democrats said they felt betrayed according to a report from James Q. Lynch/SourceMedia Group News. Democrats walked out just before 10 a.m. over House File 2215, a bill on self-defense and House Joint Resolution 2009, a proposed amendment to the Iowa Con

Iowa Learns it's More Healthy During Ames Blue Zones Project Site Visit

Iowa moved from 19th to 16th in the Gallup-Healthways Well Being Index

UPDATE: GOP Chair Blasts Biden Before Ames Visit

The Vice President is expected to appear on campus Thursday morning to talk about nurturing manufacturing in the United States.

First Ames Assistant City Manager Finalist Named

The current assistant city manager will retire in April.

Ames Prepares for Blue Zones Site Visit

Ames hopes to become one of a handful of Iowa Blue Zone communities.

Another Water Main Break at MGMC

A water main broke at Mary Greeley Medical Center Wednesday which could cause rusty water for homes nearby.

Four Intend to Run for Ames House Seats

Two Republicans said they will run against Democratic incumbents.

What's Open and What's Closed in Ames on Presidents' Day

Some government offices and the Ames Public Library will be closed for Presidents' Day Monday.

$10 an Hour? Senate Democrats Propose Boosting the Minimum Wage

Minimum wage workers would receive a 38 percent raise. Republicans and some business leaders have said the increase would cost Iowans jobs.

With Alleged Infant Twin Murders Still Fresh, Iowa Lawmakers Talk Safe Haven Expansion; What do you Think Ames?

One proposal would allow parents to legally abandon children up to 1 year old.

IA Democrats Blast $1.2B Price Tag of Plan to Reduce Property Taxes

Iowa House approves property tax reform; Democrats say it will cost Iowans $1.2 billion dollars.

Guess What Could Cost $54 A Year in Ames?

Ames Community School District asks for $55 million bond referendum.

Ames Resident Spiker Elected New Iowa Republican Party Chair

A.J. Spiker will fill the remainder of the vacancy left by Matt Strawn's departure.

UPDATE: City of Ames is a Blue Zone Finalist

Ames is among 11 finalists for the Blue Zones Project.

Ames Man Among Several Who Say They Were Duped Over Super Bowl Tickets

More than a dozen people claim to have paid for tickets that never arrived, including an Ames man. The woman who allegedly offered the tickets is under investigation for similar claims.

Ames Flying Monkeys Expect to Meet Obama Today

Representatives of the Ames Flying Monkeys, a group of Girl Scouts, will be recognized Tuesday during the White House Science Fair for inventing a prosthetic hand device.

Ames Expects to Put Snow Ordinance in Effect at 8 a.m. Saturday

Ames residents should move their vehicles from snow routes

Deadlines to Serve on Ames City Boards Extended

Ames residents have until Feb. 17 to apply to serve on a city board.

Warm Weather Causing Unpredictable Conditions

Parents are encouraged to talk to their children about the dangers of walking on ponds, rivers, or lakes that are in the process of thawing.

Ames Water Main Break Delays Surgery

Monday's water main break delayed surgery at Mary Greeley Medical Center and affected homes as far as a mile away.

Water Main Break at Mary Greeley Medical Center May Cause Rusty Water Today

Do not use your water if it is rusty.

Ames' Smart Choice Logo and Tag Line to be Phased In

Ames City Council selected a new logo and tag line Tuesday, but said they will replace the old with the new over time.

Obama said Everyone Should Pay their Fair Share and Ames Area Democrats Agree

A group of about 35 Democrats gathered to watch Obama's State of the Union Address Tuesday. They said that they agreed with Obama's fair share statements and balked at Romney's reported tax rate.

Ames Council to Consider Charging More for Bad Parking Habits

Staff from the Ames Police Department will present a plan to council suggesting an increase of fees for overtime and illegal parking.

Is Ames a Smart Choice ?

Ames City Council members might decide tonight whether to call Ames a Smart Choice.

Some Support Coming from Ames for Iowa Fuel Tax Increase

Ames truck mechanic and experts said they wouldn't notice slight increases in the state fuel tax.