Occupy Representatives to Participate in Ames Public Forum Sunday

Representatives from Occupy Des Moines and Occupy ISU will tell their stories and discuss plans to demonstrate outside GOP presidential candidates' campaign headquarters after Christmas.

School's Out: Will Iowa College Kids Ditch the Caucuses?

A record number of young registered voters participated in the 2008 caucus. Will they again?

Bachmann Not In Ames This Morning; Find Her on the Radio

GOP presidential candidate Michele Bachmann was supposed to be signing her book in Ames this morning, according to the Des Moines Register. Instead, you can find her on the radio.

City of Ames Thanksgiving Schedule

City of Ames announces Thanksgiving closings.

City of Ames Could Be Called Smart Move

The Ames City Council voted unanimously to proceed with "Smart Move" as its new slogan.

POLL: Which Ames Slogan Do You Like Best?

A Community Visioning Steering Committee and City officials have developed five suggested tag lines for Ames. Vote for your favorite or suggest your own.

LIVE BLOG: Family Leader Thanksgiving Forum Under Way

Six GOP candidates discuss the issues before a group of social conservatives.

Family Leader's Thanksgiving Family Forum to Explore Reasons for Candidates' Beliefs

Six GOP presidential candidates have confirmed they will attend the forum, to be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday at First Federated Church in Des Moines. Patch will have a live blog of the discussion, so follow along.

City Taking Applications for Ames Historic Commission Vacancy

Ames Mayor Ann Campbell will appoint a volunteer from the applications received by Nov. 30.

Online Veteran Job Fair Available Today

Unemployment among veterans from the Iowa Second Brigade Combat Team was 20 percent when they returned from Afghanistan. Those veteran and others can go to http://www.veteranscareerfair.com/ to chat with recruiters and do on-the-spot interviews.

Voter Turnout in Ames City Election Less Than 12 Percent.

A low number of registered voters cast a ballot in the Ames City Council election with just one contested race and a library bond project on the ballot.

Jons and Szopinski Will Compete for Ames City Council 4th Ward in December

None of the candidates in the three-way race for the 4th Ward received a majority of the vote.

Ames Voters Overwhelmingly OK Library Expansion

Construction on a renovated and expanded Ames Public Library could begin by the fall of 2012.

Ames Sees Drop in Student Enrollment

Ames school board members will discuss what a decline of 55 students in overall enrollment means at tonight's meeting.

Ames Voters to Decide Tuesday on $18 Million Library Bond, Council Seats

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Three city council seats and an $18 million bond referendum to finance renovations and expansion of the Ames Public Library are on the ballot.

Bachmann in Ames: Everyone Should Pay Income Taxes

Bachmann tailored her 11-point plan that she says would spur the economy to the audience of college students.

Candidate Profiles: Szopinski Touts Experience in Collaboration and Compromise

Three people in the Ames City Council's 4th Ward have opted to run for the open seat in the Nov. 8 election. Riad Mahayni, who currently holds the seat, decided not to seek re-election. Frank Jeffrey, Chuck Jons and Victoria Szopinski are vying for the se

Ames City Council Tables Slogan and Approves Alcohol Ordinance

Ames City Council tabled talk on a tag line and took the first step toward allowing alcoholic beverage tastings in retail establishments in commercial zones Tuesday.

Iowa State Asks Ames for Space at Moore for Golf Shed

A public input meeting will be held on the proposal at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday near the Veenker clubhouse.

IowaPolitics.com: Five More Workforce Development Offices Close Their Doors

Five Iowa Workforce Development, or IWD, field offices, including the one in Ames closed Monday.

Candidate Profile: Ames Business Owner Jeffrey Touts His Experience

Three people in the Ames City Council's 4th Ward have opted to run for the open seat in the Nov. 8 election. Riad Mahayni, who currently holds the seat decided not to run. Frank Jeffrey, Chuck Jons and Victoria Szopinski are vying for the seat.

Candidate Profiles: Jons Want to Help with Ames' Tough Decisions

Three people in the Ames City Council's 4th Ward have opted to run for the open seat in the Nov. 8 election. Riad Mahayni, who currently holds the seat decided not to run. Frank Jeffrey, Chuck Jons and Victoria Szopinski are vying for the seat.

Ames City Candidates Are Asked Who They Would Choose for President

Thursday's two-hour candidate forum covered a range of topics, from support for unions to whether to build big box stores.

Ames Voters to Decide on $18 Million Bond Project for Library Renovation and Addition

A final question and answer session on the project takes place at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1. Total estimated cost of the library expansion is $20 million.

Ames Area Employers Tour Boone Aviation Support Facility

The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve arranged a tour of the facility, which included a Blackhawk flight, in the hopes of building relationships between employers and servicemen.

Ideas Sought for Brookside and other Ames City Parks Thursday

Ames Parks & Recreation Commission is looking for public input on capital improvements for all parks, especially Brookside Park, in two meetings Thursday.

Des Moines Area Hotels Begin Caucus Preparations but Some Remain Cautious

Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau are moving forward with the Jan. 3 date.

Ames Board Approves $117,000 Worth of Repairs to Fellows Elementary

Fellows repairs would prevent future mold growth. Ames School board members also discussed goals and reviewed a November 2010 property report.

Iowapolitics.Com: King Outraises Vilsack, Latham Tops Boswell In Congressional Battles

U.S. Rep. Steve King, R-Kiron, raised more than Iowa's former first lady, Christie Vilsack, a Democrat from Ames, in one of the nation’s most closely-watched fundraising contests in the run up to the 2012 campaign season.

Storm Street Construction Progresses in Ames

No parking will be allowed on Storm Street between Lynn and Ash avenues through December.

Will Iowa Play Leapfrog to Keep Caucus No. 1 or Say Enough is Enough?

Leapfrogging states are inching up the beginning of the 2012 Election, but some Iowans don't want to budge even as New Hampshire looks to early December for its primary. Others, though, say Iowa will do what it takes to stay first-in-the-nation.

Don't Like the Idea of Iowa Christmas Caucuses? How About Thanksgiving?

New Hampshire official says a December 6 primary in his state is "realistic."

Cain's Stunning Climb Continues in Latest Poll Showing Him Atop the Pack in Iowa

New polls rank Herman Cain at or near the top of the GOP presidential field.

Iowans Cringing at Proposed Early Caucus Date

Jan. 3 date could hurt turnout, shape the winners and losers and undermine Iowa's historic role in selecting a president.

UPDATE: Lincoln Way Closed Unexpectedly in Ames until 7 p.m. Thursday

CIty of Ames said Lincoln Way will be closed from State Street to Wilmoth Avenue so that repairs can be made to a fiber line.

ROAD CLOSED: Main Street Construction Shuts Down Half of 500 Block.

Sidewalks and parking lots remain open for use.

CyRide Regular Fare Would Increase to $1.25 in January

The CyRide board voted Tuesday to increase most fares by 25 percent and make internal cuts to help close a $250,000 budget gap. Changes would take place in January.

Can Nod From Church Leaders Save Bachmann?

In Des Moines on Tuesday, GOP presidential hopeful Michele Bachmann touted her social issues credentials to religious leaders. Evangelical support was key to Huckabee's run in 2008.

ON THE AGENDA: CyRide Trustees Talk Rate Hikes

Staff recommends increasing fares by as much as 25 percent and cutting some service.

Gingrich Campaign: Respect Tradition of Caucus

Story County Republican Chairman Cory Adams said Florida's new caucus date might mean Iowans will caucus under precinct lines that are soon to expire.