Ames News

Most pets are rewarded for their loyalty and devotion with shelter, food, and welcome attention.

ISU DAIRY FARM CELEBRATES FIFTH ANNUAL JUNE DAIRY MONTH OPEN HOUSE May 22, 2013 Source: Iowa State University news release Milk, cheese, ice cream and yogurt - these foods may not be found on a stick at the Iowa State Fair, but the Iowa State University Dairy Farm will be providing free samples at its annual open house.

The Vinton-Shellsburg FFA chapter attended the Iowa FFA Leadership Conference from April 21-23, 2013.

On April 22-23, 19 outstanding members of the Emmetsburg FFA Chapter attended the 85th Annual Iowa FFA State Leadership Conference.

The meeting kicked off with two brief public hearings, both with no objection: one for the proposed loan agreement with First American Bank and the other to amend the 2012-13 budget.

Hawkins entered Iowa State University eight years ago with a full-ride scholarship that propelled her into her senior year in 2009.

Another FirstFleet, Inc. driver has reached the professional milestone of driving two million miles without an accident.

Mary Mosiman, the state deputy of elections since 2010, has been named the new state auditor by Gov.

For the 41st year in a row, the city of Cedar Rapids has secured the top Aaa bond rating from Moody's Investors Service.

AMES, Iowa - The chairman of Iowa State University's Department of Animal Science plans to retire after 10 years in the role.

AMES, Iowa - Farmers being observant with seed treatments at planting and pesticide applications during the growing season could minimize ill effects on bee populations, according to Iowa State University entomologists.

We had a ton of rainfall today in the GreeneBoone and Story County areas. Over 2 inches of rain fell in Perry and Ames.

AMES, Iowa - A top administrator at Dartmouth College will be Iowa State University's next business school dean.

Times change and so do people, and when local independent wrestler 'Evan Jordan' steps into the squared circle this Saturday night at Bradbury Hall, on the grounds of Nelson Pioneer Farm, it will be the end of an era for him.

AgProfessional magazine is a monthly magazine that provides editorial and advertising for agronomic and business management solutions specifically to agricultural retailers/distributors, professional farm managers and crop consultants.

AMES, Iowa - A pilot program that helps farmers conduct research in their own fields has been so popular that it is expanding across the state.

To control floods, much of the nation's efforts have focused on building higher and stronger levees, dams, and flood walls.

Professional driver Neil Cinnamon of Des Moines, Iowa, was recently recognized for reaching two million miles of safe driving by his employer FirstFleet, Inc.

An Ames woman was killed after being hit by a car driven by her husband, the Ames Tribune newspaper reported.

AMES, Iowa - An Ames teacher is 1 of 11 educators nationally to win an EPA award for teaching environmental stewardship and civic responsibility in the classroom.