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30.6 percent fewer Boone County residents receiving food assistance since 2011

By Ames Today | Jan 8, 2022

In 2019, 1,863 residents in Boone County participated in Iowa's Food Assistance Program compared to 2,686 residents in 2011.

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Ames Today area weekly mass times

By Ames Today | Jan 8, 2022

The following parishes in the Ames Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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No new teachers in Ames sign pledge on Jan. 6 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Ames Today | Jan 8, 2022

There were no new teachers in Ames who signed the pledge on Jan. 6, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Food assistance amounts decrease in Boone County since 2011

By Ames Today | Jan 8, 2022

In 2019, the Iowa Food Assistance Program allocated $2,388,082 to Boone County compared to $4,154,500 in 2011.

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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Nevada stagnates at one

By Ames Today | Jan 8, 2022

There were no new teachers in Nevada who signed the pledge on Jan. 6, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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No new teachers in Ames sign pledge on Jan. 5 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Ames Today | Jan 7, 2022

There were no new teachers in Ames who signed the pledge on Jan. 5, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Food assistance amounts decrease in Story County since 2011

By Ames Today | Jan 7, 2022

In 2019, the Iowa Food Assistance Program allocated $6,019,486 to Story County compared to $10,802,970 in 2011.

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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Nevada stagnates at one

By Ames Today | Jan 7, 2022

There were no new teachers in Nevada who signed the pledge on Jan. 5, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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32.7 percent fewer Story County residents receiving food assistance since 2011

By Ames Today | Jan 7, 2022

In 2019, 4,426 residents in Story County participated in Iowa's Food Assistance Program compared to 6,575 residents in 2011.

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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Nevada stagnates at one

By Ames Today | Jan 6, 2022

There were no new teachers in Nevada who signed the pledge on Jan. 4, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Ames Outdoor Ice Rinks Open for Skating

By Press release submission | Jan 6, 2022

Ames Parks and Recreation staff have opened the two outdoor skating rinks located in South River Valley Park.

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GCC Board of Directors Meeting January 19

By Press release submission | Jan 6, 2022

January 19 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am

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January temperatures linked to immigrant entrepreneurship

By Press release submission | Jan 6, 2022

The slide into the new year can often be measured by the disappearance of string lights on roofs, a resurgence in gym memberships and perhaps most noticeable – colder winter weather.

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Ames Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Widlowski and Stewart

By Press release submission | Jan 6, 2022

The Ames Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome Emory Widlowski and Caroline Stewart as new additions to their staff.

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Public Works Laborer position open

By Press release submission | Jan 6, 2022

The City is hiring for the position of Public Works Operator/Laborer.

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Greater Love Ministries January 12

By Press release submission | Jan 6, 2022

Masks recommended. Open hours:

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ChildBirth Education (via WebEx)

By Press release submission | Jan 6, 2022

Virtual childbirth education course to prepare parents for the birth of their baby.

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Understanding cervical cancer: signs, causes & risk factors

By Press release submission | Jan 6, 2022

Cervical cancer was once the leading cause of cancer death for women in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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No new teachers in Ames sign pledge on Jan. 4 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Ames Today | Jan 6, 2022

There were no new teachers in Ames who signed the pledge on Jan. 4, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Three retail trade businesses in Boone County with between 100 and 249 employees in 2021

By Ames Today | Jan 5, 2022

There were three retail trade businesses in Boone County ZIP Codes with between 100 and 249 employees in 2021, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.