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How many H-2A petitions made by Ames Today publication area employers were approved during 2024?

By R. S. Walker | Sep 25, 2025

In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by employers in the Ames Today publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

Iowa State falls to Colorado as Leyba scores hat trick

By L. D. Mccullough | Sep 25, 2025

Iowa State University's women's soccer team lost 3-1 to the University of Colorado in Boulder on Thursday, marking its first away conference match of the season.

3.8% decrease in number of Boone County residents receiving food assistance benefits in 2024

By S. L. Gonzalez | Sep 24, 2025

Between 2023 and 2024, Boone County registered a 3.8% decrease in the number of people applying for food assistance.

Iowa State seeks fourth straight win as it visits Colorado for Big 12 soccer clash

By L. D. Mccullough | Sep 24, 2025

Iowa State will face Colorado in a Big 12 women’s soccer matchup on September 25 at Prentup Field in Boulder, Colorado.

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Which Ames Metro area high school graduates are scheduled for action on Saturday, Sept. 27?

By B. C. Little | Sep 24, 2025

These former Ames Metro high school stars set for games on Saturday, Sept. 27.

Fewer Story County residents received food assistance benefits in 2024 than previous year

By S. L. Gonzalez | Sep 23, 2025

Story County reported a 0.7% decrease in the number of residents seeking the food assistance program between 2023 and 2024.

Shulzhenko and Alberto Vilar reach Blue Draw final at Blue-Gray National Tennis Classic

By L. D. Mccullough | Sep 20, 2025

The Iowa State tennis team saw the duo of Stanislava Shulzhenko and Mari Paz Alberto Vilar advance to the Blue Draw Final at the Blue-Gray National Tennis Classic on Saturday in Ames, Iowa.

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Who among former Ames Metro area high school stars will participate in events the week of Monday, Sept. 22?

By G. J. Ramirez | Sep 19, 2025

These ex-Ames Metro area high school standouts will take the field during the week of Monday, Sept. 22.

Iowa State defeats Omaha behind Alea Goolsby's career-high performance

By L. D. Mccullough | Sep 19, 2025

Iowa State University’s women’s volleyball team improved its season record to 7-1 after defeating Omaha in four sets on Sunday.

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Who are the ex-high school stars from Ames Metro area competing on Saturday, Sept. 20?

By B. C. Little | Sep 17, 2025

On Saturday, Sept. 20, these former Ames Metro area high school stars will be competing.

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Which ex-Ames Metro area high school athletes are scheduled for action the week starting Monday, Sept. 15?

By G. J. Ramirez | Sep 12, 2025

These former Ames Metro area high school athletes will be active in competitions the week of Monday, Sept. 15.

Iowa State women’s soccer scores four second-half goals to defeat UNI

By G. J. Ramirez | Sep 11, 2025

Iowa State University’s women’s soccer team defeated the University of Northern Iowa 4-1 in Cedar Falls on Thursday, marking the first time since 1999 that the Cyclones have scored four goals in consecutive matches.

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Which former Ames Today area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Sept. 13?

By B. C. Little | Sep 10, 2025

These former Ames Today area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Sept. 13.

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Which former Ames Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Sept. 8?

By G. J. Ramirez | Sep 5, 2025

These former Ames Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Sept. 8.

Iowa State set to face No. 11 Iowa in Cy-Hawk Series opener

By A. L. Rush | Sep 3, 2025

Iowa State University’s women’s soccer team will face No. 11 Iowa on Thursday, September 4, at the Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City.

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Which former Ames Today area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Sept. 6?

By B. C. Little | Sep 3, 2025

These former Ames Today area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Sept. 6.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Story County in week ending Aug. 23

By R. S. Walker | Sep 1, 2025

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Story County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Ames Today area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Sept. 4?

By B. C. Little | Sep 1, 2025

These former Ames Today area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Sept. 4.

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