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The Ames Farmers' Market is about to return. What to know about the Main St. spectacle

A surefire sign of spring is about to sprout as the Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market kicks off its new season. About 4,000 people regularly flock to downtown Ames on Saturday mornings from 8 a.m. to ...
Ames Tribune

Council-approved 'guiding vision' for downtown Ames includes housing, retail plans

The City of Ames and Ames Main Street are moving forward with a downtown makeover by developing a task force to analyze housing, retail offerings and the district's overall accessibility. Ames Main ...
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Documentary film festival looks to highlight Ames’ creative energy

Ames will debut its first documentary film festival this fall, celebrating short films, storytelling and community creativity ...
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Design on Main connects ISU College of Design with Ames community

AMES, Iowa — The Iowa State University College of Design is joining Main Street with a satellite facility for classes, exhibitions and community outreach. The college’s newest venture — Design on Main ...
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Iowa-based outdoor gear business brings family-owned store to Ames

Just weeks after JAX Outdoor Gear closed its Ames location after 70 years, CrawDaddy Outdoors is coming to downtown Ames. CrawDaddy will open its Ames location, 327 Main St., in early November as a ...