Ames is a city in Story County, Iowa, with a population of approximately 66,427.
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Thousands of Iowa ag ed students head for big FFA event in Ames
Thousands of Iowa ag ed students head for big FFA event in Ames Radio Iowa
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NewsAPR 15, 2026
I-35 northbound lanes to close overnight between Ankeny and Ames for emergency repairs
I-35 northbound lanes to close overnight between Ankeny and Ames for emergency repairs KCCI
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NewsAPR 12, 2026
PHOTOS: Luke Combs rocks Ames with “My Kinda Saturday Night Tour”
PHOTOS: Luke Combs rocks Ames with “My Kinda Saturday Night Tour” Iowa State Daily
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