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Ames Man Charged With Assault of Homeless, Evaluated for Competency to Stand Trial
Michael Ray Nootz's jury trial has been continued indefinitely pending the outcome of a competency hearing.
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Michael Ray Nootz's jury trial has been continued indefinitely pending the outcome of a competency hearing.
Here's some places you can find a feast in Ames today, whether you are celebrating Thanksgiving or not.
Here's a list of what's open and closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday in Ames.
Dahl's has partnered with Home Instead Senior Care to collect gifts for Ames seniors this Christmas.
Area restaurants will offer Thanksgiving Day meals, pizza and more Thursday.
Michael Ray Nootz, awaiting a trial on charges he threatened to kill three men, has been picked up for a court-ordered evaluation.
Here's a list of what's open and closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday in Ames.
Find out when and where the final installment of the Twilight Saga is playing in Ames, and where to buy tickets.
An arrest warrant served on one man brought additional charges when officers smelled marijuana in the home.
Former ISU Cyclone Royce White's twitter comments on the NBA Houston Rockets has sparked media coverage over a mental health treatment dispute he has with the team. One blogger says it should be a private matter.
The weather might be a bit nippy for the Leonid Meteor Shower 2012, but skies should be mostly clear for a great show over Ames.
Bill Dix of Shell Rock elected to Behn's minority leadership position.
Ames High School's environmental science class will present its Lexicon of Sustainability art exhibit at Iowa State University Saturday.
Black Friday deals begin Thanksgiving Day, but local holiday sales and events start Saturday in Ames.
Find out when and where the final installment of the Twilight Saga is playing in Ames, and if you can still buy tickets.
The library closes 9 p.m. Thursday and will reopen at its temporary location at the Lincoln Center on Dec. 10.
A federal hearing for Misty Cook-Morrissey was canceled Wednesday.
Royce White's troubles with the Houston Rockets continue.