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New DRC opened in Ames to help residents with disaster assistance

By Elle Johnson | Oct 7, 2020

A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) opened in Ames on Sept. 29 to give options to those affected by the Aug. 10 storm.

Ames City Council to hold special meeting for city manager's policing report

By Elle Johnson | Sep 24, 2020

Ames City Manager Steve Schainker will be giving a report on local policing to the Ames City Council with recommendations to help improve policing in the city.

Iowa farmers struggle in the aftermath of derecho

By Elle Johnson | Aug 27, 2020

Crop damage across the state is becoming common among Iowa farmers as they try to recoup what they've lost.

Ames opens city buildings to the public

By Elle Johnson | Jul 8, 2020

City buildings in Ames reopened on July 1, but safety precautions will still be taken inside these buildings, according to a press release from the city.

Iowa sees two Republican candidates for 44th Senate District seat

By Elle Johnson | May 28, 2020

Republican Sen. Tom Green has held the 44th Senate District seat for four years but has decided to step down, and this year, two candidates are running for the Republican nomination.