City of Ames Directs Staff to Write Bond Language for Library

$18 million of the $20 million needed for the project would come from property tax collections.

Ames Council Places Logo Discussion on Hold

Council will revisit the issue in two more weeks.

Iowa Poll: Bachmann and Romney Slip Below Perry

Public Policy Polling says Bachman would be hurt most if Sarah Palin enters the race.

CyRide Solution Coming in Late September

CyRide Board of Trustees will make a decision on how to solve a $250,000 deficit after Sept. 1.

Officials to Discuss Possible Post Office Closures

Two Ames sites being considered.

Speculation Pataki Will Enter Presidential Race, Announcing In Des Moines

Appearing at the Polk County GOP picnic Saturday, the former New York governor has said he will make Iowa a focus should he decide to run. Perry, Paul, McCotter also to appear.

Five Things Ames Residents Should Know: Aug. 23

Five things going on today and some other things you might want to know.

On the Agenda: City Council to Consider Million Dollar Bond for Library and Proposed Logo Design.

Ames City officials will consider several issues at its regular Council meeting 7 p.m. today in City Hall.

CyRide Operating Deficit Could Mean Increased Fares

CyRide's Board of Trustees will meet Thursday to discuss options including a possible fare increase. Whatever the board decides will be shared during a public meeting Sept. 1.

Students Tell Governor Good Teachers Important

Iowa high school student panelists told Gov. Terry Branstad they want good teachers; student said his education could be better.

Ames in the News

Ames in the News from around the web.

Five Things Ames Residents Should Know: August 18.

Here's what's going on in Ames today and some other stuff you might want to know.

NEW FEATURE: Patch 'Power Outsiders' See Bachmann, Perry Gaining Most Ground

'Power Outsiders' combines the Patch resources of the three early-voting states of Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina. The project amounts to the most extensive and systematic effort of its kind to monitor the opinions of Republican activists.

Ames in the News

Ames in the news from around the web.

Story County Welcomes New Conservation Director

Reception held for Michael Cox

Ames Residents Sound Off On Logo

About 25 comments have been left on the City of Ames Facebook site.

The Current and Proposed Ames Logo Side by Side.

What do you think?

Initial Input on Ames Logo Negative

Ames residents have until Friday to tell the city what they think about the new initial.

Pawlenty's Gone

Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty is ending his bid for he White House, a day after a disappointing third-place finish at the Ames Straw Poll.

PHOTOS: Bachmann wins Iowa Straw Poll in Ames

Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann won the Iowa Straw Poll on Saturday in Ames. These are some images of Bachmann throughout the day.

Cain Says America Needs to Elect A Problem-Solver

Hermain Cain's speech to straw poll voters focuses on nation's perceived crises.

PHOTOS: Images from the Iowa Straw Poll in Ames

Thousands of Iowans turned out Saturday to vote and cheer on the Republican candidates for president.

Ron Paul Tells Straw Poll Crowd His Campaign is About Liberty

Paul said he believes in limited government and protecting all life.

PATCH REPLAY: BACHMANN WINS IOWA STRAW POLL

A replay of the live blog updates from the Iowa Patch team at the Iowa Straw Poll in Ames.

Iowa Straw Poll: Live Coverage in Ames All Day

When voting in Ames ends today at 4 p.m., the real contest for the Republican presidential nomination begins. Throughout the day, you can watch the drama unfold on Patch through live blogs and video, stories and photos.

Pawlenty's Tent, Stage and Barbecue May Be the Biggest Straw Poll Display

Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty takes the southeast corner of Straw Poll grounds.

Ron Paul Boasts Collection of Pole Tents Over Grassy Lawn

Paul has a number of tents at the Iowa Straw Poll. Did he cover the most ground?

Santorum's Tents Make Shade Over the Hilton Coliseum Parking Lot

Former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum's tent can be found on the concrete lot.

Thaddeus McCotter Took a Spot in the Shade for the Straw Poll

The Michigan Congressman's tent is small and simple compared to some of the others at ISU.

Straw Poll Participants Will Find Pizza and Coke in Cain's Tent

Herman Cain's open air tent will be accompanied by a bounce house for the kids.

Ames Straw Poll Map

Need to find your way around the Straw Poll? Use this map to locate candidates.

UPDATE: Bachmann's Tent Takes Shape as GOP Straw Poll nears

U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann's air-conditioned straw poll tent covers 10,000 square feet.

Iowa GOP Fox News Debate Winner in Question

Multiple winners declared in Iowa GOP Fox News Debate.

Pawlenty, Bachmann and Romney Steal Limelight at Ames Debate

Pawlenty and Bachmann spar through debate.

Axelrod Barred From Debate

David Axelrod, Barack Obama's political adviser, said he wasn't allowed on Iowa State Center grounds.

Iowa State Center Grounds Transform into Political Center

Tent makers, volunteers converge on State Center to set up for the Straw Poll.

Skipping the Straw Poll?

AmesPatch found some other things going on this weekend, in case you want to pass on politicians' free parking lot shows.

Ames in the News

Ames news from around the web includes a story on Ames' earnings, the August 2010 flood and a feature on a local businessman.

Iowa GOP Releases Straw Poll Speaking Schedule

Candidates who reserved space are allowed 15 minutes of stage time.

Iowans Come to Expect Face Time With Presidential Candidates

Campaign watchers say the smaller states get more face-to-face contact with the candidates. After all, they expect it.