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Sen. Harkin, ISU Battle Over Institute Named For Him
Sen. Harkin and Iowa State University are in dispute over role of Harkin Institute of Public Policy.
Jessica Miller, Patch Staff
Jessica Miller, Patch Staff
- Ames, IA
Local Editor, Ames and Ankeny
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I was a staff writer for the Charleston Post & Courier in Charleston, SC until June 2011, when I took a job with Patch and returned to Iowa.
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94 Story County Gun Permits Issued in November
PDFs with information on gun permits in Story County is attached to this article.
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Gilbert School District Voters Approve Bond for High School Expansion Tuesday
Voters in both the Gilbert Community School District and Collins-Maxwell schools voted in favor of measures before them Tuesday.
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Finals Week is Approaching, Here's What to Put in a Study Care Package for Your ISU Student
Iowa State University students are gearing up for finals week, which begins Dec. 10. Here's some ideas on healthy treats to include in care packages to help carry them through.
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Police: One Charged in Alcohol Compliance Check
Ames Police Department issued few citations in its latest alcohol compliance check.
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Alcohol-Related Offenses Up 37% for Iowa State University Students
A State Board of Regents report on criminal offenses at the three universities shows that 37 percent more students have been charged with an alcohol related offense in 2012 when compared to the same time period last year.
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How Warm Could This Ames Winter Be?
Ames temperatures have been pretty warm for December but it's not the warmest it's ever been.
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Woman Accused in Church Arson Pleaded Guilty Monday
Tina Meyer, arrested in September on first degree arson charges for a fire at St. Thomas Aquinas Church pleaded guilty to reduced charges this morning.
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Progress Iowa, Tax Payers Sing Fiscal Cliff Carols to Latham and Grassley
Iowa taxpayers sang fiscal cliff carols outside Rep. Tom Latham's office in Ames and outside Sen. Chuck Grassley's office in Des Moines over the weekend. They would like to end Bush Tax cuts for the wealthiest 2 percent of Americans.
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ISU Is Headed to the Liberty Bowl; ISU Alumni Association is Travel Ready
ISU Cyclones learned Sunday they would head to Memphis Dec. 31 to play Tulsa in the Liberty Bowl and the ISU Alumni Association has already assembled travel packages.
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Gilbert School District Residents Asked to Support Expansion of New High School in Special Election Tuesday
Residents of the Gilbert School district, which includes north Ames will decide whether to approve a $4.95 million bond referendum to expand the new high school expected to open in the fall of 2013.
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What Happened to Electric Beach Tanning
Customers have said that Electric Beach Tanning with two Ames locations, closed without warning sometime around Thanksgiving.
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College Football Bowl Game Selection Sunday Results
NCAA football fans learned where their favorite teams will play. ISU Cyclones are heading to Memphis, and there are plenty more bowl game announcements Notre Dame, Alabama, Kansas State, Michigan, Nebraska, and more.
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Iowa State Cyclones Football Bowl Game Predictions
Iowa State University might be headed for Dallas on New Year's Day, according to many experts.
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Ames Police Blotter: OWIs and Public Intoxication
Ames Police Blotter: Nov. 26 to Nov. 30.
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Ames and Des Moines Metro Events, When and Where: Snow Ball Drop, Festival of Trees, Alice in Wonderland, Bon Jovi Tickets on Sale Monday, Plus Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood
Time, dates and ticket information for what’s going on in Ames and the metro.
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Palo and Cruise Sex Abuse Trials Combined
Sex Abuse Trial of ISU Basketball star Palo and Spencer Cruise combined and set for December.
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Ames Man Racks Up 4th Public Intox Charge and Interference with Official Acts
An Ames man was charged with public intoxication and interference with official acts after he allegedly tried to resist his arrest by headbutting and kicking at police officers.
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$175 Gold Coin, Silver Bar in Salvation Army Red Kettles Mean Time for Giving is Here
'Tis the season for giving, and generous donations were discovered when counting Red Kettles in Iowa City and in Ankeny.
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Holiday Events in Marion: Christmas in the Park
Need a little Christmas spirit here's some holiday events you can enjoy in Marion. Schedule of 20th annual Marion's Christmas in the Park included.
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