I live in West Ames, and it seems like every day now, sometimes multiple times a day, there is an ambulance, police car, or firetruck barreling west down Mortensen Road toward the apartments/businesses in the 4800 block.

Does anyone know why this is so frequent? Are they training or something? Or maybe there's just a lot of people that live over there and things happen?

I prefer not to give fascists my money. What MAGA-supporting businesses exist in Ames?

Catch-up notes (no doodles) from the ASSET Joint Funders’ Meeting on January 23rd. This is the process by which the City, County, United Way, and ISU’s Student Government fund social services in Ames.

I know this sub is for Ames, but there is no sub for Boone, and it's right next to Ames, so I hope it's okay. Does anybody know of any places to play table tennis in Boone? Thank you!

I got a pinch flat and am looking for a suggestion on a local place to get it fixed, thanks for the help!

Hello! Does anyone know if there is a restaurant/bar that has burgers named after iowa state basketball players? I know it's out there because I went to one once, but I can't for the life of me find it.

Thank you!!

Looking for recommendations for queer friendly places to get my hair cut that won't break the bank. Would be cool if they have experience in both straight and curly hair/ more masculine women's haircuts. Thanks in advance!

Hey y'all! I work Early in the morning and have to run past Abelardos across from Hy-Vee, and noticed it's never open when I drive by? I never get a chance to stop over but have the hours changed or has it shuttered completely?

Hey all weekly update for salsa dancing right here in Ames! We will be hosting a couple of free technique classes this week! Def take advantage because normally these classes are charged so this is a rare opportunity I hope you take advantage of!

On Saturday February 1st, we will be hosting a free Salsa Rueda class at 11 AM and a free bachata class at noon. It will be held at 130 S Sheldon Ave Ames Iowa 50010 in the auditorium. The Lighthouse (112 S Sheldon Ave) and the Annex share a parking lot between them. We have also included a flier below to help with directions!

No experience or partner necessary. Please join us, and also invite others as Salsa Rueda is best with lots of people! Immediately after we will be doing a bachata class at noon.These will be structured to fit both those who have/have not danced salsa/bachata before! 

SALSA: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CsdJMMk8Y/

BACHATA https://www.facebook.com/share/1AvPy64xgb/

SOCIAL

Our next social will be held Sunday February 2nd. Beginner bachata class at 6 pm with social dancing afterwards til 10! Join us and lets make the dance floor shine! 

https://www.facebook.com/share/164bhQsnZL/

Have a great week everyone and see you on Saturday!

Can anyone recommend a contractor around the Ames area that does stucco repair? Thanks.

Planning on going here for the first time soon but noticed they don't accept vertical Iowa IDs. Anyone know why? It's a completely legal ID as far as I know and since mine doesn't expire till the 2030s, I haven't felt the need to get the horizontal one.

Edit: Figured I would add, I'm using a legitimate vertical ID, respect a bars right to refuse service and haven't had any issues since my vert has the new Real ID holographic flower. Just curious if there was a reason for their policy.

We'll be in Ames to visit ISU this weekend and my kid (who is a massive Chiefs fan) was hoping to watch the game on Sunday at a sports bar. Any suggestions or places we should check out? Thanks!

Hello everyone! I’m a college student but don’t get off of campus much. Does anyone have any bakery recommendations for the area? I’m wanting to get a pastry or donut sometime for breakfast. Coffee drinks would also be a great bonus!

I saw they dozed the gas station at the SW corner of Lincoln & Franklin. Are there any plans for building anything else? They looked to be doing more work than just dozing the structures but they could have just been removing the tanks, etc. Hopes it's not another Dollar Tree... 🙄

Hi, I am new here and wanted to knkw if there any cash pay jobs available in Ames or nearby. (E.g. motel receptionist, tutoring, etc)

Thank you!

I'm curious if anyone can verify these claims, thanks

My family has been stranded in Ames Iowa all the way from Arkansas - 11 hours due to our vehicle breaking down on a visit here to pick up my son who had stayed with his friend for 3 weeks! It's been a journey and I will get ptsd recalling all of it. But as of this moment the help we are getting has relocated us to Boone and took away all the resources we were accustomed to like the food at first meals, all the pantries, and the resources, including things I had set up for help for us when we find a place. The transfer for three kids from ames to boone was exhausting but we finally did it! We are doing good as far as school goes - our truck broke down for the last time I believe ten miles down the road. We need to haul it off but we don't have the money to do so. I've had several job offers in ames and so has my husband with no way to get there. I had an interview with Walmart and the lady was going to call me so hopefully I will have a job soon to go along with our ss check that we receive each month.

We are looking for a fair rental price, we are not picky 2-3 bedrooms will work so any landlords that will work with is would be great and any rides to get anywhere would be great. Our time here will be done in a week and idk what we are gonna do if we cannot find somewhere to live. I don't have application fee money or much money for that matter but we are making it.

Please pray for us! Please I'm already down so if you could be positive that would help more than anything thanks!!

Hey guys I’m looking for roommates for this next upcoming semester. I’m a 21 year old man and want probably one roommate to live with, however more is fine. I am also open to taking over for someone else’s lease if there is some one in search of a roommate. DM me for more info or any queries!

I have a cheap timex watch that needs a battery replacement. I have a new battery and some watch repair tools so I planned to do it myself, but I cannot for the life of me get the caseback off, so where can I go locally to get it replaced?

What's your favorite food/drink spot with a low background noise level, even on a Friday or Saturday night?

Does anyone know what happened with the car fire on Oregon ave tonight?

Does anybody know what happened at some apartments by S 5th St. By Duff? 6-7 police cars and police tape, fire rescue and ladder truck, and EMS were present.