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Coming up: Family Storytime on the Ames Patch calendar
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Every town has its traditions. Check out these fun facts about what makes Ames so special.
Learn activities that support your child’s emotional development.
by Jill Philby
My friend recently sent me a life-sized carboard cutout of the character Dean Winchester, of Supernatural fame, that she found at a vint ...
by Max Gulden
I moved into a new old house recently. It feels good to settle further into my chosen home town of Ames in a more permanent way, after y ...
Accessibility is a word that is often heard at the Ames Public Library (APL). Like other public spaces, the library wants to be accessib ...
My three children love to read. I am overjoyed that they love to read and I love to pick items out for them that will pique their intere ...
Ames, in partnership with Iowa State University, will release the findings of two traffic stop studies conducted by CR Research Group.
by Ethan Atwell
With the New Year comes new beginnings, new adventures and, for some, new resolutions and goals. Whether you are interested in finally f ...
Red Cross blood donors will receive a $10 Amazon gift card during February.
PAC is seeking amateur or professional artists of all ages who are Ames residents to submit designs for consideration.
Volunteers interested in filling a vacancy have until 5 p.m. on Friday, February 4, to complete an application.
Two times recently I've had that bittersweet experience of reading a book I couldn't bear to finish. Of course I finished both, and have ...
“To acquire the habit of reading is to construct for yourself a refuge from almost all the miseries of life.” - W. Somerset Maugham
Mayor John Haila is looking for Ames residents interested in volunteering their time to serve on a City board or commission.
Ames Public Library is organizing a day of service to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The public is encouraged to par ...
It's almost one of the most exciting times of the year for a youth services librarian! That's right, the ALA Youth Media Awards are comi ...
Let's talk about death. It's not a very comfortable subject; no one really likes to think about themselves or a family member passing aw ...
It is becoming colder and darker. I am not excited about winter. I don't like being cold, and I thrive in the sunshine. This is a time t ...
There's a Red Cross blood drive coming up nearby.
See the latest announcement from the Ames Public Library.
Coming back to Iowa from Thanksgiving this year, the car was packed tightly. My parents were passing on some items they no longer used, ...
The 11/23/2021 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.
Denise Williams always loved stories with quirky humor and plenty of heart. Now, in addition to reading those books, she writes them too ...
The Library's front doors are being upgraded for better accessibility!
The mulched tree material will be spread throughout the project and incorporated into the soil for stabilization.
by Anastasia Tuckness
There's a Red Cross blood drive being held in the Ames area.
It's that time of year again when the air starts to turn decidedly chillier and the threat of wintery weather becomes ever more pronounc ...
The project is anticipated to begin as early as summer 2022 and will start with Stange Road.
This is a special year for our family. We have a high school senior, and it has been a heady time of trying to record and take pictures ...