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A Guide to Local Politics: How You Can Get Involved in 2020

Posted on 01/22/2020 at 09:00 AM by Drew Kamp

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As we start the new year and find ways to be more engaged and involved in the Ames and Story...

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Why Alex Hawker Chose Ames

Posted on 01/15/2020 at 09:00 AM by Guest Writer Guest Writer

Written by: Logan Crittenden, Marketing & Public Relations Intern Alex Hawker works in Corporate Services at Renewable Energy Group. She...

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How to Get Involved with the Ames Chamber

Posted on 01/08/2020 at 09:00 AM by Guest Writer Guest Writer

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Written by: Stacy Dreyer, 2020 Ames Chamber of Commerce Board Chair Welcome to 2020! Remember when you were young and...

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Looking Ahead into 2020

Posted on 01/01/2020 at 09:00 AM by Dan Culhane

Happy New Year and welcome to a brand-new decade! The last 10 years were very good to the Ames and...

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Alicia Wilkinson Chooses to Live and Work in Ames

Posted on 12/04/2019 at 09:00 AM by Guest Writer Guest Writer

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By Leah Whaley, Marketing and Public Relations Intern Originally from Fairbank, Iowa, Alicia Wilkinson was drawn to Iowa State University...

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10 Things To Do In Ames This Winter

Posted on 11/27/2019 at 09:00 AM by Guest Writer Guest Writer

Winter In Ames

By Logan Crittenden, Marketing and Public Relations Intern Whether you want to spend some time outside, tell Santa Claus what...

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4 Reasons to Join FUEL Story County

Posted on 11/20/2019 at 09:00 AM by Allee Wengert

FUEL Story County

We want YOU to join FUEL Story County! From networking to professional development to progressive dinners and socializing, there are...

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Getting Plugged into Ames/Story County

Posted on 11/13/2019 at 09:00 AM by Allee Wengert

Progressive Dinner Picture

In a town 60,000 people strong, it can be intimidating to venture out and make new connections or explore new...

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Why Bailey Upton Chose Ames

Posted on 10/30/2019 at 09:00 AM by Guest Writer Guest Writer

I plan on staying in ames pretty much as long as possible

By Logan Crittenden When Bailey Upton graduated from Iowa State with a degree in Event Management, she prioritized a career...

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The Ames Community Tree Program

Posted on 10/23/2019 at 09:00 AM by Guest Writer Guest Writer

The Ames Foundation

By Jason Crawford, Ames Foundation Board Member On September 28, 2019, the Ames Foundation, in partnership with the City of...

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