On Campus in Iowa, Gingrich Touts Vision for Science and Technology

Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the House, spoke to a crowd of about 100 in the Memorial Union Friday Sept. 30.

In Iowa, Paul's Presidential Ground Game Only One Not in Ditch

Texas Congressman Ron Paul seems to have the best organization. While others have their motors running, they've mostly been spinning their wheels.

Cain and Mystery Candidate Moving Up in Iowa Electronic Market

Rick Perry and Mitt Romney are still one-two in the market.

New Iowa State President Could Affect Local Economy

Business leaders said Steven Leath will be good for business.

Gingrich Comes to Iowa Touting 21st Century Contract To Save America

GOP presidential hopeful draws 400 at campaign event in Des Moines.

Ames Woman's Lawsuit Claims Her Shooting Could Have Been Prevented

A woman, who was shot by an ex-boyfriend in 2009, filed a lawsuit Tuesday saying she wasn't properly protected and her constitutional rights were violated.

Gingrich Comes to Ames Friday to Talk Jobs

The former House Speaker will make a visit to Iowa State's Memorial Union a day after unveiling his 21st Century Contract with America.

Christmas Caucuses? Iowa GOP Says State Will Do Whatever Necessary to Vote First

As Florida tries to hop the voting line, Iowa's GOP chairman says his state will remain first to decide -- no matter what.

Mary Greeley Medical Center Begins $129 Million Expansion

About 200 people attended the event.

Perry Losing Ground to Romney, Say Power Outsiders in Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina

Once the flavor of the day, influential Republicans in Iowa and other early voting states seem to have soured on him and warmed to Mitt Romney.

Paul Hits Hallmark Themes to the Delight of Supporters in Iowa

GOP hopeful Ron Paul spoke in Dubuque on Tuesday. It was his second visit to Iowa in as many weeks.

Leath To Work On Access and Affordability as New ISU Leader

Steven Leath will start on Feb. 1 with a salary of $440,000 annually.

[UPDATE 4:05 p.m.] Regents Unanimously Select Leath as Next ISU President

Leath comes from University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

City of Ames Receives $1.6 Million for Parks

Late Geitel Winakor leaves city a gift.

Ames City Council Discusses Drugs, Drinking and Payday Lenders

The meeting begins at 7 p.m., 515 Clark Ave. in City Hall.

Half of Candidates Hoping to be Nominated as the Republican Candidate for President Have Iowa Offices

President Barak Obama has offices in almost 50 Iowa cities.

UPDATE: One Contested Race for Ames City Council

Three newcomers filed for the ward 4 City Council seat.

GOP Tabs Golding To Run For Key Senate Seat

Businesswoman Cindy Golding gets the nomination to run for the Nov. 8 special election for District 18.

Just One Race for Ames City Council

The filing deadline is 5 p.m. today.

Perry in Des Moines, Takes Swipe at Romney

Texas governor talks to Credit Union League's annual convention, advocates allowing bigger loans to small business.

Multimillion Dollar Hospital Project Moves Ahead

Ames City Council approved $65 million worth of revenue bonds for expansion project.

$18 Million Bond for Library Expansion Heading To The Ballot

City Council members unanimously approved a resolution that will place an $18 million referendum on the November ballot. The vote came the same day voters rejected a $65 million school expansion bond.

Back to the Drawing Board for City of Ames Tagline and Logo

Ames City Council voted Tuesday to come up with a new marketing tagline and logo.

Mitt Romney More Electable Than Rick Perry, HuffPost-Patch GOP Power Outsiders Say

In Iowa and other early-voting states, most influential Republicans have a favorable view of the former Massachusetts governor. And they believe he's more electable than Texas Gov. Rick Perry.

IowaPolitics.com: Bachmann practices retail politics at Ames tailgate

Candidate returns to Iowa to mingle with football fans Saturday at Jack Trice Stadium tailgate.

Bachmann to Attend Iowa's Football Festivities

GOP hopeful Michele Bachmann will be in Ames mingling with Iowa-Iowa State fans on Saturday.

Rick Perry Is A Leader Who Can Beat Obama, HuffPost-Patch GOP Power Outsiders Say

Iowa's influential Republicans see Perry as a winner.

UPDATED: Palin In Iowa Says, 'All Aboard Obama's Bullet Train To Bankruptcy'

About 1,500 Brave Rain in Iowa to See Palin

City of Ames Offices Closed on Labor Day

Closings include The Resource Recovery Plant, Community Center and Weight Room facilities.

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CyRide Sound Off: Residents Speak Up About Cutbacks

CyRide, Ames municipal bus service, has to save $250,000 before June 31. Residents were asked what they thought of possible solutions Thursday.

How Should CyRide Fill a $250,000 Budget Gap?

Residents will be asked what they think during a meeting 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Ames City Council Chambers at City Hall.

Bachmann Ridicules Obama on Timing of Jobs Speech, Pick of Economic Adviser

Bachmann spoke to Tea Party in Des Moines Wednesday. Obama will now give jobs speech Sept. 8, a day after the GOP debate.

Should Palin Run? Powerful Republicans In Iowa, Elsewhere, Say No, No, No

As Palin remains unannounced about whether she will run, powerful GOP members outside the beltway say they don't want her in the race.

Consultant Tells City to Drop Tagline

The new logo may be out, too. City decides Sept. 13.

Perry Steals Show at Iowa's Polk County GOP Picnic

Ron Paul gets polite applause, but the Texas governor is greeted by an enthusiastic crowd and a horde of media.

A Majority of School Board Incumbents Say They Favor a Six-School Elementary Plan

Challengers and Woodin said they like the idea of five elementary schools better during a debate Thursday.

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Five Things Ames Residents Should Know: Aug. 25

Things going on in Ames today and some other things you might want to know.

Ames Woman Named to Romney Leadership Team

Jacqui Norman will help mobilize supporters for the former Massachusetts governor and GOP presidential candidate.