Ames: The Center of It All

Ames is the center of it all education research business opportunity recreation carefree living medical facilities Fine Arts friendly people aims offers all this and much more Ames is a progressive Central Iowa community that offers a unique blend of small-town friendly 'no stimulating activities and opportunities of a large city the rich quality of life comes from limitless cultural and educational resources diverse business opportunities and public services and most of all the vitality of its people warm hard-working highly educated individuals who are proud of their community life in Ames means you're just minutes away from schools churches parks shopping entertainment and your workplace there is housing to suit nearly every lifestyle homes condominiums apartments and retirement villages make up a variety of neighborhoods each with its own character and sense of community education is a great source of pride in the Ames community its public schools have received state and national recognition for their educational programs Ames is the home of Iowa State University a leading research institution with an enrollment of more than 25,000 students Iowa State has outstanding academic programs in agriculture engineering home economics and veterinary medicine and is recognized worldwide for its research and extension programs children get an early start in a variety of preschool and daycare facilities ranging from private centers to the university's child development laboratories the collections of the Ames Public Library and the parks library at Iowa State give aims of vast storehouse of information and services Eames is a city on the move its people enjoy a variety of special interest service and volunteer organizations that reflect the wide interests of this energetic population the city and county parks provide natural settings for outdoor enthusiasts and the Ames Parks and Recreation Department offers complete recreation facilities and a full schedule of activities year-round Ames is a caring community and it prides itself in offering exceptional medical and Human Services the city-owned Medical Center and a number of multi specialty clinics housed the finest physicians and provide close to home health care the local United Way organization and other human service agencies reach out with assistance for those in need Ames has transportation and communication services that keep pace with the energetic lifestyle of its population Ames won the coveted all-american city award for 1982-83 for its public transit system SCI ride which transports two and a half million passengers each year funded and governed by the city iowa state university and the ISU government of the student body SCI ride is another example of the working partnership between the community and the university the satellite uplink and downlink capabilities of the university's woi TV links Ames with places throughout the nation for conferences and instructional programs the best of Broadway the world's leading symphony orchestras and international performing artists bring Ames all the glitter of big city life but professionals aren't the only show in town local art galleries theatre companies and choral and instrumental teams provide an opportunity to experience the talents of your friends and neighbors or to get involved yourself Ames is a place to build a career raise a family acquire an education live peacefully and productive and retire with dignity Ames is a place to enjoy the ease of doing things the warmth of small-town friendships limitless business academic and cultural opportunities and the excitement of metropolitan living without the hassle expense and inconvenience Ames is a center of opportunity innovation and progress a city on the move Ames truly is the center of it all