Ames School Board Candidate Profiles

Challenger Mike Espeset, Story Construction President, said he will be particularly helpful in facilities discussions if elected to the board.

Asbestos, Water Leaks Among Problems Facing Edwards Elementary

Edwards Elementary would be replaced by a newer larger school if voters approved a $65 million bond referendum.

Ames School Board Candidate Profiles

Incumbent John Hascall said he wants to help all children reach their potential in a Patch Q&A.

Ames High Gets Win Over Ottumwa

The Ames High football team beat Ottumwa 28-14 in front of a home crowd Friday night.

Residents Have Until Friday to Register to Vote in Person for the School Board Election

The Story County Auditor's Office will accept in person voter registrations for the Sept. 13 school board elections until 5 p.m. Friday. People will still be able to register in person at the polls.

Ames Faces Ottumwa at Home Friday Night

Both the Ames Little Cyclones and Ottumwa Bulldogs hope for a win to put them back on track.

Mold Discovered in Portable Elementary Classrooms

The Ames Tribune reported that mold has been discovered in portable units, making them unusable.

Ames Community Schools Working on Email Issues

Ames Community School District said if emails have not been returned just call them.

Ten Years After 9/11: ISU Recalls Anthrax Scare

An Anthrax Scare Post 9/11 placed the College of Veterinary Medicine under intense media scrutiny but led to development of new departments and jobs.

Live Coverage of Ames Community School Board Candidates Debate Tonight

Residents will pose their own questions during an Ames League of Women Voters forum from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Ames City Council Chambers.

Ames School Board Debate Covered Live on AmesPatch

Ames League of Women Voters host Ames Community School Board Candidate debate at 7 p.m. in Ames City Council Chambers.

Ames Community School's Fifth Grade Band Meeting is Thursday

Parents and students are invited 7 p.m. Thursday.

Ames High Football Scores Big Victory In Opener

Ames High defeated Des Moines North 54-7 in season debut.

Little Cyclones Face Des Moines North tonight

The Ames LIttle Cyclones will open the football season tonight against underdog Des Moines North.

Ames High School Class of 2011 Improves on ACT

Scores increased significantly from class of 2010 with 10 percent more of the class taking the test.

Ames Band Practices For Season Debut

Under the direction of Chris Ewan and Andrew Buttermore the Ames High School marching band prepares for season.

Evans Says What's New at Ames High This Year

Ames High School Principal Spence Evans told a few hundred parents what's in store for high school students this year.

Ames Group Among Concrete Cow Winners at the State Fair

The Iowa State University Extension Office in Ames took second place in concrete cow decorating contest.

Ames High School's Important Back to School Dates

Principal Spence Evans will hold a parent/guardian meeting about the new focus of the Ames High School.

School Starts Aug. 18. Have You Bought Your School Supplies Yet?

Pens, pencils, crayons and calculators are on the list. Check it here.

Eight File For Ames Community School Board Seats

Incumbents face challengers for all five seats.

5 Things You Need to Know About The Sales Tax Holiday

Iowa's annual sales tax holiday began at 12 a.m. Friday and runs through 11:59 p.m. Saturday.

5 Things You Need To Know Going Back To School

Ames Community Schools start Aug. 18 and Aug. 22. Are you ready?

Ames School Board Leaves $65 Million Decision to Voters

School board members had differing opinions on how to update schools, now voters will decide.

Voters Will Decide On a $65 Million Project for Schools

Ames School Facilities Petition Committee Gathered 986 Signatures In Support of Putting Elementary School Plan to a Vote.

On The Agenda: Ames School Board Accepts Petitions For $65 Million Bond, Discusses Sale of Former Middle School Building

Agenda also includes a public hearing on granting a request for a storm sewer easement on 415 Stanton Ave., so that 444 Welch LC can move forward with an apartment project.

Ames Residents May Vote On $65 Million Bond For Elementary Schools

Ames School Facilities Committee believes it has enough signatures to put a bond project for district elementary schools on the Sept. 13 ballot.

Returning Ames Students Will Find New Classrooms, Classes

Some students will see portable classrooms and a new foreign language in Ames Community Schools when they return to school Aug. 18.