It's not too late to watch judge candidate forums - Janesville Gazette (blog)

7 February 2012, 3:54 pm

It's not too late to watch judge candidate forumsJanesville Gazette (blog)By ANN MARIE AMES ( Contact ) Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 5:41 pm A nice perk of my job is getting paid to attend debates and learn about candidates for local offices. A couple weeks ago, I listened to the six candidates f... Read More »

Kearns submits bill to help Keokuk hospital - Fort Madison Daily Democrat

7 February 2012, 10:49 am

Kearns submits bill to help Keokuk hospitalFort Madison Daily DemocratTwenty-six percent of the population in a four-county area of Southeast Iowa including Lee County does not have a high school diploma or GED, according to Dowell. Fraise related a story about a 55-year-old man who lost his job and... Read More »

Budgets, Bird Photos and Best Books in Ames Today - Patch.com

7 February 2012, 4:35 am

Budgets, Bird Photos and Best Books in Ames TodayPatch.comPatch Ames Public librarians will discuss their favorite books for young people starting at 6:30 pm in the Farwell Brown Auditorium at the Ames Public Library. They will focus on books published in 2011. Story County Conservation's Older ... Read More »

ALLSPACH: Should ISU's 'Mayor' be promoted to 'Governor?' - Sioux City Journal

4 February 2012, 6:12 pm

ALLSPACH: Should ISU's 'Mayor' be promoted to 'Governor?'Sioux City JournalSince his glory days at Ames High School, then as an Iowa State legend in his own time, Fred Hoiberg has always been "The Mayor.'' As the say, all (hardwood) politics in Story County are local. So,... Read More »

Heartland Senior Center menus: Feb. 6-10 - Ames Tribune

3 February 2012, 1:06 pm

Heartland Senior Center menus: Feb. 6-10Ames TribuneMEALS FOR SENIORS are served by Heartland Senior Services in several Story County communities, and seniors are welcome to attend any site in any community. Reservations required. Monday, Feb. 6: Hearty vegetable soup, hamburger on bun, tomato, lett... Read More »

Winter Storm Watch Includes Ames - Patch.com

3 February 2012, 10:41 am

Winter Storm Watch Includes AmesPatch.comThe National Weather Service said the watch begins late this night and expects snow to fall early Saturday. Ames is included in a winter storm watch that goes into effect late tonight. Story County and several other areas are included in the watch.and more&nb... Read More »

Former ISU Wrestler Long Arrested Again in Ames on Wednesday - Patch.com

1 February 2012, 1:27 pm

Ames TribuneFormer ISU Wrestler Long Arrested Again in Ames on WednesdayPatch.comHe was charged with one count of serious assault, one count of simple assault, interference with officials acts and public intoxication. He was being held on a $1900 bond in the Story County Jail Wednesday afternoon. Th... Read More »

Red to blue? Or black eye for Christie Vilsack in 4th? - Carroll Daily Times Herald

31 January 2012, 12:41 pm

Red to blue? Or black eye for Christie Vilsack in 4th?Carroll Daily Times HeraldYes, the new district includes Story County and Cerro Gordo County, bringing in Mason City and Ames. As of Jan. 3, Story County had 17095 Democrats to 15636 Republicans. Meanwhile, Cerro Gordo had 9556 Democrats to 8038 ... Read More »

Don't Follow Me, This Isn't Twitter and Other Ames Happenings - Patch.com

26 January 2012, 3:49 am

Don't Follow Me, This Isn't Twitter and Other Ames HappeningsPatch.comAnyone who enjoys biking, hiking, horseback riding or canoeing in Story County should attend. Seventh through 12 th grade Ames Community School students will perform in their annual winter orchestra concert 7:30 pm at the ... Read More »

Ames Voters Say Misgivings Aside, Caucuses Still Better than Primaries - Patch.com

19 January 2012, 12:31 pm

Ames Voters Say Misgivings Aside, Caucuses Still Better than PrimariesPatch.comBy Jessica Miller Volunteers help register voters at Ames Middle School just before the 7 pm start of the Iowa caucuses. Precinct officials expected 400 people to vote at the school tonight. Jessica Miller Story County ca... Read More »