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Tapper Named Deputy Fire Chief

By Press release submission | Apr 6, 2022

Ames Fire Chief Rich Higgins announced today the promotion of Ames Fire Department Shift Commander Karen Tapper to the position Deputy Fire Chief.

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Full Time Police Officer Position Available

By Press release submission | Apr 6, 2022

The Washington Police Department is seeking professional, dedicated, and enthusiastic applicants for the position of Police Officer.

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Ready to get back into the “Library Habit?”

By Press release submission | Apr 6, 2022

We’ve all lost old habits and formed new ones over the last two years and one of the habits that your family may have lost is visiting the public library regularly. If that’s the case, we’ve missed you!

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35.4 percent of people 25 or older have an associate's degree or higher in Madrid

By Ames Today | Apr 5, 2022

35.4 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Madrid in 2020, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Pour another one in Boone County with these gifts for wine lovers

By Ames Today | Apr 5, 2022

Gift giving can be difficult, so Ames Today has put together these gift guides with The Grommet to find everything you will need.

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Pour another one in Story County with these gifts for wine lovers

By Ames Today | Apr 5, 2022

Gift giving can be difficult, so Ames Today has put together these gift guides with The Grommet to find everything you will need.

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Iowa State student named Goldwater Scholar

By Press release submission | Apr 5, 2022

AMES, Iowa — An Iowa State University student has been named a 2022 Goldwater Scholar.

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The Fashion Show April 9

By Press release submission | Apr 5, 2022

The Fashion Show

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Water Plant Open House Planned for April 23

By Press release submission | Apr 5, 2022

The Water and Pollution Control Department will host an open house at the Ames Water Treatment Plant, 1800 E. 13th St., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 23.

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40.4 percent of people 25 or older have an associate's degree or higher in Maxwell

By Ames Today | Apr 4, 2022

40.4 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Maxwell in 2020, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Exercise may reduce depression symptoms, boost effects of therapy

By Press release submission | Apr 4, 2022

AMES, IA – Exercising for half an hour may reduce symptoms of depression for at least 75 minutes post-workout and amplify the benefits of therapy, according to two new studies led by researchers at Iowa State University.

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GCC Organization Committee Meeting April 13

By Press release submission | Apr 4, 2022

The Organization Committee builds strong, broad-based public and private support for the commercial district and revitalization initiative.

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Only 7 more days to get signed up for the GCC Bunny Trail Event on Saturday, April 16th, 2022

By Press release submission | Apr 4, 2022

Only 7 more days to get signed up for the GCC Bunny Trail Event on Saturday, April 16th, 2022

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Ames Today area weekly mass times

By Ames Today | Apr 2, 2022

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

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Ideal garden tools for Story County friends with green thumbs

By Ames Today | Mar 30, 2022

Gift giving can be difficult, so Ames Today has put together these gift guides with The Grommet to find everything you will need.

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Best garden tools to use in Boone County gardens

By Ames Today | Mar 30, 2022

Gift giving can be difficult, so Ames Today has put together these gift guides with The Grommet to find everything you will need.

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Boone County Board of Supervisors Meeting April 13

By Press release submission | Mar 30, 2022

Board of Supervisors Meeting

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National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day

By Press release submission | Mar 29, 2022

National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day honors all small business owners each year on March 29th.

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City Wide Clean-up

By Press release submission | Mar 28, 2022

The City of Madrid is holding clean up days on Friday, May 20 from 6:00 am until 2:00 pm and on Saturday, May 21, from 6:00 am until 10:00 am.

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Summer Farmer’s Market

By Press release submission | Mar 28, 2022

Summer Farmer’s Markets will be held in Madrid on the 2nd & 4th Saturday from 10 am to 12 pm from June-September.