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Iowa State tennis earns five wins during home tournament

By G. J. Ramirez | Oct 11, 2025

The Iowa State women's tennis team secured five wins on the second day of its home tournament in Ames, Iowa.

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Ames Comm School District Education: 4,452 students were enrolled in 2023-24 school year

By H. D. Orr | Oct 10, 2025

There were 4,452 students enrolled in Ames Comm School District schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Iowa Department of Education.

Iowa State falls to Kansas after conceding three unanswered goals

By W. S. Larsen | Oct 10, 2025

Iowa State University’s women’s soccer team lost 3-1 to the Kansas Jayhawks on Friday at the Cyclones Soccer Complex in Ames.

Iowa State women's swimming opens season against Nebraska at home

By G. J. Ramirez | Oct 9, 2025

Iowa State University's women's swimming and diving team will open its season at home against Nebraska on Saturday morning.

Ames Today Publication Area Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting Employers: 210 H-2A approvals in 2024

By J. S. Knapp | Oct 8, 2025

In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry 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 women’s tennis goes undefeated in singles at home tournament opener

By G. J. Ramirez | Oct 8, 2025

The Iowa State women's tennis team began its first home fall tournament with a strong performance, remaining undefeated in singles matches on the opening day.

Cyclones prepare for Cardinal & Gold meet ahead of new swimming and diving season

By G. J. Ramirez | Oct 8, 2025

Iowa State University's women's swimming and diving team is set to begin its season with the Cardinal and Gold meet on Friday night at Beyer Pool.

Iowa State falls short against No. 7 TCU with early deficit

By L. D. Mccullough | Oct 5, 2025

Iowa State University's women's soccer team lost 3-1 to No. 7 TCU on Sunday in Fort Worth, Texas.

Iowa State women's soccer faces No. 7 TCU aiming to end losing streak

By G. J. Ramirez | Oct 4, 2025

Iowa State University’s women’s soccer team is set to conclude its Texas road trip with a match against No. 7 TCU on Sunday, October 5, at Garvey-Rosenthal Stadium in Fort Worth.

Iowa State tennis competes at Nebraska Invitational; Pretorius earns opening day win

By G. J. Ramirez | Oct 4, 2025

Four Iowa State tennis players began their season on Friday at the Nebraska Invitational in Lincoln.

Iowa State defeats UCF in four sets for third Big 12 volleyball win

By W. S. Larsen | Oct 4, 2025

Iowa State University’s women’s volleyball team secured a four-set victory over the University of Central Florida (UCF) on Saturday in Ames, improving their season record to 13-2 and their Big 12 conference mark to 3-1.

Iowa State swimming holds annual intra-squad meet as team cardinal claims victory

By G. J. Ramirez | Oct 3, 2025

The Iowa State swimming and diving team held its annual Cardinal and Gold Meet on Friday evening in Ames, Iowa.

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Which ex-high school athletes from Ames Metro area will compete in the week of Monday, Oct. 6?

By G. J. Ramirez | Oct 3, 2025

These ex-Ames Metro area high school athletes will be competing in the week starting Monday, Oct. 6.

Iowa State women’s soccer falls to No. 20 Baylor in Waco

By G. J. Ramirez | Oct 2, 2025

Iowa State fell to No. 20 Baylor in a 3-0 loss Thursday evening in Waco, Texas.

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Who are the ex-high school stars from Ames Metro area competing on Saturday, Oct. 4?

By B. C. Little | Oct 1, 2025

These former Ames Metro high school stars set for games on Saturday, Oct. 4.

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Which Ames Metro area high school alumni will be active during the week beginning Monday, Sept. 29?

By G. J. Ramirez | Sep 26, 2025

These ex-Ames Metro area high school athletes will be competing in the week starting Monday, Sept. 29.

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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