Arts & Entertainment
Ames Still Romantic? Redbox Says Yes
Ames had one of the highest percentages of romantic comedy rentals in 2012, but slipped since 2011.

Ames landed fourth on Redbox's list of most romantic cities slipping from third most romantic a year ago, according to a recent release from the company.
Marquette, Mich., was this year's first based on the number of romance-related rentals in 2012. The most popular romantic titles in 2012 included The Vow to This Means War and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1.
This Valentine’s Day, Redbox's romantic selection includes: Hope Springs, The Five-Year Engagement and What to Expect When You’re Expecting.
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Find the full lists of the most romantic and least romantic cities below:
10 Most Romantic Cities
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1)Â Â Â Marquette, Mich.
2)Â Â Â Greenville, N.C.
3)Â Â Â La Crosse, Wis.
4)Â Â Â Ames, Iowa
5)Â Â Â Greensboro, N.C.
6)Â Â Â Grand Rapids / Kalamazoo, Mich.
7)Â Â Â Wausau, Wis.
8)Â Â Â Madison, Wis.
9)Â Â Â Green Bay, Wis.
10) Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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10 Least Romantic Cities
1)Â Â Â Laredo, Texas
2)Â Â Â Midland, Texas
3)Â Â Â El Centro, Calif.
4)Â Â Â Victoria, Texas
5)Â Â Â Odessa, Texas
6)Â Â Â McAllen, Texas
7)Â Â Â Houston, Texas
8)Â Â Â Bakersfield, Calif.
9)Â Â Â Fresno, Calif.
10) Beaumont, Texas
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