Located in central Iowa, Ames is about 30 miles north of Des Moines and covers all of Story County. The city was founded in 1864 and was named after a congressman by the name of Oakes Ames.
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Recommended Resources
Learn about living, working and playing in Ames. Includes historical, demographic and business development information.
http://www.ameschamber.com/
Conveys facts about living in Ames, city government, city employment, doing business, college information and online payments for city services.
http://www.cityofames.org/
Ames Convention & Visitor's Bureau
Contains official tourist and visitor information about shopping, dining, events, attractions and things to do in Ames.
http://www.visitames.com/
