Ames Today

Test facility for COVID-19 opens in Ames

By John Sammon | Sep 2, 2020

A new testing facility for the COVID-19 virus opened on Aug. 31 in Ames, a drive-thru clinic medical staffers said would expand services in this part of the Midwest.

Story County has all-time high voter registration

By John Sammon | Mar 7, 2020

In the recent election, Story County achieved its highest-ever voter registration, which county officials credited to door-to-door activism canvassing voters and greater student participation resulting in the successful Ames City Council candidacy of an Iowa State University student.