Ames High Announces 20 National Merit Semifinalists

Students will now compete for some 8,000 merit scholarship awards.

Photo Gallery: Little Cyclones at Urbandale Volleyball Invitational Tournament

The Ames High School girl's volleyball team participated in the Urbandale Invitational Tournament on Saturday, October 1.

Photo Gallery: Little Cyclones Are Eaten Alive by Tigers

The Valley High School Tigers put an exclamation point on their homecoming week, crushing Ames 41-0 on Friday night at Valley Stadium in West Des Moines.

LIVEBLOG Tonight: High School Football Scores on Patch

If you can't drive to West Des Moines to watch the game you can check Ames Patch's live blog and participate.

Mitchell Elementary Hosts Its First Farmers' Market

On Thursday, students hosted Mitchell Elementary's first farmers' market with produce from Ames' first school garden.

Regents Will Announce New ISU President in Ames Today

Board will interview finalists: Steven Leath and Kumble Subbaswamy before 1 p.m.

PHOTOS: Ames High School Students Placed in the 26th Annual Roy Griak Invitational

The 26th Annual Roy Griak Invitational took place Sept. 24 in Minnesota.

VIDEO: Ames High School 2011 Homecoming Half Time Show

Ames High School performed music from the Legend of Zelda during Friday's homecoming game.

Ames High School Homecoming Band Raid

Each year the Ames High School Marching Band plays outside teacher's homes until they come outside as part of Homecoming week. Check out this video of a raid at Principal Spence Evans' home.

Ames' Homecoming Spoiled by Fort Dodge in 28-20 Loss

The Dodgers slip past the Little Cyclones in a gritty game.

Second Finalist for Iowa State Presidency Holds Forum in Ames Today

Steven Leath will meet, with students, faculty and the public at 3:45 p.m. Friday.

Ames School Emails Still Not Coming Through?

Ames Community Schools provides instructions on whitelisting.

Iowa State University President Finalist Subbaswamy Holds Forum Today

Kumble "Swamy" Subbaswamy will be available at 3:45 p.m. in 2019 Morrill Hall.

Upgrades to Iowa State President's Home Includes $90,000 Carpet

Iowa Board of Regents approved making $375,000 in renovations to the president's home in Ames using donated funds.

VIDEO: Ames High School 2011 Homecoming Parade

Ames High School students paraded around downtown Ames Monday to celebrate their homecoming.

Two Finalists for ISU Presidency Announced

Candidates will be available during forums on Thursday and Friday.

Ames High School Homecoming Parade 2011

Ames High School Homecoming Parade 2011 in downtown Ames.

Ames Little Cyclones Thrash Mohawks 27-6

Little Cyclones start celebrating homecoming Monday.

Ames Little Cyclones Travel to Mason City

Game time is 7:30 p.m. at Mason City against the Mohawks.

Ames Community School Email 98 Percent Successful

Ames Community Schools email addresses no longer identified as spam.

Ames School District Begins Repair on Building that Would Have Been Replaced

Mold abatement project began at Fellows Elementary School.

Community College Tuition Climbed 6 Percent in 2011

Iowa's two largest systems -- DMACC and Kirkwood -- remain among the most affordable two-year schools in Iowa.

New Ames School Board Eager To Work On Schools Plan

Incumbent Dan Woodin and newly elected school board members hope to develop a new bond referendum. It could come before voters in April.

Patch Poll: Why Did You Say No to a $65 Million Elementary School Project?

A majority of voters were against a $65 million bond project for the district's elementary schools.

Only One Incumbent Survives, New School Referendum Defeated In Election

Ames voters elected school board candidates who said they were against operating six schools and voters also said no to a $65 million referendum for new elementary schools.

Voters Leaning Against Referendum; Espeset, Woodin, Simpson, Deardorff, Briggs Lead

19 of 21 precincts reporting. Voter turnout up. 14.2 percent of voters cast a ballot in Ames precincts by 7 p.m.

Should Ames Have Five or Six Elementary Schools?

Voters will decide Tuesday whether to approve a $65 million plan for six elementary schools.

Guide To Tuesday's Ames Community Schools Election

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Five seats and a $65 million bond referendum are on the ballot.

Ames School Board Candidate Profiles

Incumbent Dan Woodin said he's learned a lot since he was elected in 2008 and wants to help the district move forward.

Ames School Board Candidate Profiles

Incumbent Francis Todey wants to help the board develop long-term plans if re-elected Tuesday.

Roosevelt to Be Reopened if Voters Approve Bond Project

Roosevelt suffers from the same water problems as other schools but would be renovated and reopened in a proposal currently before voters.

Sawyer Renovation Would Top $10 Million

Sawyer Elementary would be renovated if a bond referendum is passed on Tuesday

Officials Say Mitchell Needs Updates

Mitchell Elementary would be renovated if a Sept. 13 bond referendum passes.

Ames School Board Candidate Profiles

Candidate Teresa Simpson said she wants play a role in Ames Community Schools' success.

Ames School Board Candidate Profiles

Board President Mary Jurenka said the achievement provoking climate in Ames Community School District is good but wants to do more to encourage parent involvement and foster secure relationships.

Ames School Board Candidate Profiles

Candidate Rodney Briggs said he can bring a logical approach to the decision making table.

Meeker Elementary To Be Replaced If Bond Passes

Meeker Elementary School is one of three schools in the district that would be replaced with a new building if voters approve the $65 bond referendum Sept. 13

Ames School Board Candidate Profiles

Candidate Lucas Deardorff said if elected he would ensure that all children have the opportunity to attain the highest level of education possible.

Water Leaks, Crowded Rooms Among Problems Facing Fellows Elementary

Fellows Elementary School is one of three in the district that would be replaced if voters approved a $65 million bond referendum Sept. 13.

Frequently Asked Questions About the $65 Million School Bond Referendum

The Ames Community School District has published this information sheet for voters interested in learning more about the $65 million bond for six elementary schools.