Our Community

Ames is anything but your typical midwestern town. With a population of just more than 50,000, Ames is always hopping with a number of cultural, athletic and outdoorsy diversions.

Because of the presence of Iowa State University, Ames attracts world-class stage productions, musicians and artists to the Iowa State Center; offers a bevy of Big 12 Conference athletics; and is surrounded by lakes, rivers and parks.

If shopping's your thing, Ames offers North Grand Mall and a revitalized downtown district. And there's no shortage of fine dining establishments; all in a smoke-free environment.

To learn more about the progressive community that is Ames, visit these sites:

City of Ames
http://www.city.ames.ia.us/

Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau
http://www.visitames.com/

Ames Community School District
http://www.ames.k12.ia.us/

Iowa State University
http://www.iastate.edu/

Iowa State Center
http://www.center.iastate.edu/