Ames Today

Ames protest draws approximately 300 people and appreciation

By Tamara Browning | Jun 4, 2020

A peaceful protest held May 30 at Ames City Hall in response to the death of black man George Floyd, who was killed by a white Minneapolis police officer, drew approximately 300 people and the thanks of the Ames Police Department.

ISU student creates petition demanding student charges be waived because of COVID-19

By Tamara Browning | Apr 3, 2020

An Iowa State University student has started a petition demanding that student charges on the university’s online billing program be waived for the spring 2020 semester because of COVID-19-related student job losses