After Iowa State Backtracks on Football Fans, Ames Mask Mandate Takes Effect
An ordinance requiring masks to be worn in public within the city of Ames goes into effect today, although local authorities have no means...
Ames Council Moves Ahead on Toothless Mask Mandate As School Board Takes Gov to...
“I think no matter which way you go on this, you’re going to have people that are upset,” Ames city attorney Mark Lambert said...
Griffen Gets 4 Months in Prison As Plan to Reopen His Former Bars Inches...
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After presenting himself as a longtime victim...
Despite Eased Coronavirus Restrictions, Some Downtown Ames Bars Proceed Cautiously
As positive test results for COVID-19 continued to rise in Story County, Governor Kim Reynolds’ latest proclamation to further reopen businesses went into effect...
Ames Protest for George Floyd Highlights Community-Police Relations
Although some Ames residents variously raised concerns about the potential for property destruction and lack of information about who had organized the event, more...
Former ISU College Republicans Prez Accused of Sexual Harassment, Racism
Past and present members of the Iowa State University College Republicans are accusing a former president of the officially recognized student organization, Jacob V....
No Prison Time for Griffen in State Case; New Corner Pocket Liquor License Under...
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Mara Spooner, Organizer for Maximum Ames Music Festival and Pridefest, on Their Cancellations
Mara Spooner is a board member of the LGBTQ advocacy group Ames Pride, entertainment coordinator for Ames Pridefest 2020, and a co-producer of the...
Maximum Ames Music Festival, Pridefest Canceled Over Coronavirus
Organizers of the annual Maximum Ames Music Festival announced in a Tuesday morning press release that the 2020 festival has been canceled in the...
Ames Creative Community Adjusts to Life Under Coronavirus Pandemic
When Elliot Thompson returned to Ames on Monday, March 9, after a short trip out of state, first to Missouri on Friday and then...
