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Ames Man Who Threatened Homeless Placed on Probation
Michael Ray Nootz was officially sentenced last week.
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Michael Ray Nootz was officially sentenced last week.
Iowa State University's business college is offering free help to federal income tax filers. People can make appointments now.
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King who has been named the GOP frontrunner for Harkin's senate seat in early polls, said Karl Rove and American Crossroads are leading a crusade against him and other unelectable conservatives.
City Council will take public input on the budget at a public hearing Feb. 12.
Alec Johnson, who led CREDO's Take Down King campaign from Ames, was arrested recently in a protest of the Keystone Pipeline.
Ames Police Blotter Jan. 29 to Jan. 31.
Post Office Will Deliver Mail Just 5 Days a Week Starting in August. Welch Post Office and Memorial Union Station close before 3 p.m.
Kohls, TJ Maxx and Shoe Carnival will celebrate opening with a light show.
Iowa State University President Steven Leath said Harkin Institute will not move forward after Sen. Harkin refused to turn over his congressional papers.
Orchid Fest, Heart Paperweights, Valentine's Day Friend Skate.
A three bedroom home is listed for less than $100,000 on Todd Drive.
The Marion Chamber of Commerce will host a legislative forum in Marion Feb. 9. The event is open to the public including non members.
Ames area obituaries: Javerna Maland and Pauline “Polly” Henry.
Plus, a metro prostitution sting, 10-year-olds in hair band Minitallica, a man who lives on Friendship Street allegedly texts photos of his genitalia, and Waukee's Jethro's BBQ on "United States of Bacon."
Plus, a metro prostitution sting, 10-year-olds in hair band Minitallica, a man who lives on Friendship Street allegedly texts photos of his genitalia, and Waukee's Jethro's BBQ on "United States of Bacon."
Daniel Tosh will bring his “June Gloom Tour” to Stephens Auditorium June 4