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Get ready for the last home game of the season at Jack Trice Stadium! 🏈

Cheer on Iowa State as they take on Kansas on Saturday, Nov. 22. Come for the game, stay for the weekend and experience Ames in full Cyclone spirit.

#DiscoverAmes #CycloneFootball #JackTriceStadium

Nov 18

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Get ready for the last home game of the season at Jack Trice Stadium! 🏈 Cheer on Iowa State as they take on Kansas on Saturday, Nov. 22. Come for the game, stay for the weekend and experience Ames in full Cyclone spirit. #DiscoverAmes #CycloneFootball #JackTriceStadium

Enjoy live music at @alluvialbrewing! 🍻

Kick back on Friday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. with Katie & The Honky Tonks featuring Chris Patterson. This Waterloo-based band delivers powerhouse vocals, heartfelt storytelling, and classic honky-tonk vibes you won`t want to miss.

#DiscoverAmes #AlluvialBrewingCompany

Nov 18

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Enjoy live music at @alluvialbrewing! 🍻 Kick back on Friday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. with Katie & The Honky Tonks featuring Chris Patterson. This Waterloo-based band delivers powerhouse vocals, heartfelt storytelling, and classic honky-tonk vibes you won't want to miss. #DiscoverAmes #AlluvialBrewingCompany

Relax and unwind with Mandalas and Music at the @octagon_arts on Thursday, Nov. 20!🎨🎶

From 6-8 p.m., enjoy an evening of meditative art, relaxing music, and good company. This is the perfect way to slow down and get creative before the holiday season begins.

#DiscoverAmes #MandalasAndMusic

Nov 17

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Relax and unwind with Mandalas and Music at the @octagon_arts on Thursday, Nov. 20!🎨🎶 From 6-8 p.m., enjoy an evening of meditative art, relaxing music, and good company. This is the perfect way to slow down and get creative before the holiday season begins. #DiscoverAmes #MandalasAndMusic

Chicago the Band arrives at @stephensaud at 7:30 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 15! 🎶

From the signature sound of the Chicago horns, their iconic vocalists, and a few dozen of ever-classic songs, this band’s concerts are celebrations!

#DiscoverAmes #ChicagoTheBand

Nov 14

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Chicago the Band arrives at @stephensaud at 7:30 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 15! 🎶 From the signature sound of the Chicago horns, their iconic vocalists, and a few dozen of ever-classic songs, this band’s concerts are celebrations! #DiscoverAmes #ChicagoTheBand

Cy is brighter, bolder, and ready to welcome visitors to Ames! 😍🌟

A 𝐇𝐔𝐆𝐄 shoutout to @zookslookinc for giving our painted Cy a stunning refresh!

#DiscoverAmes #Cy

Nov 13

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Cy is brighter, bolder, and ready to welcome visitors to Ames! 😍🌟 A 𝐇𝐔𝐆𝐄 shoutout to @zookslookinc for giving our painted Cy a stunning refresh! #DiscoverAmes #Cy

Find vintage goods at the @iavintagefest this Saturday, Nov. 15! 🛍

Browse an abundance of vintage items from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Scheman Building on Iowa State University`s campus. This event is open to all and has free entry!

#DiscoverAmes #IowaVintageFest

Nov 13

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Find vintage goods at the @iavintagefest this Saturday, Nov. 15! 🛍 Browse an abundance of vintage items from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Scheman Building on Iowa State University's campus. This event is open to all and has free entry! #DiscoverAmes #IowaVintageFest

Enjoy a busy and exciting weekend in Ames! ✨

Get information on these events and more, visit the link in our bio.

#ThisWeekendInAmes #DiscoverAmes

Nov 13

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Enjoy a busy and exciting weekend in Ames! ✨ Get information on these events and more, visit the link in our bio. #ThisWeekendInAmes #DiscoverAmes
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Connecting
with Iowa State University

Volleyball
  • Collaboration with ISU Athletics
  • Engaging at student-focused events like EIS (Experience Iowa State) and Orientation
  • Partnering with key ISU departments to connect with students and families
  • Providing resources to incoming freshman through an annual mailing

Promoting
Ames Nationwide

  • National coverage; RV There Yet and ISU Guide to the Game
  • 1.5M+ social media impressions across multiple platforms
  • Creating and distributing 25K+ Visitor Guides and 30K+ Ames Insiders
  • Working with local and national influencers to promote Ames

Investing
in Our Community

  • Awarding $100K+ in Community Grants each year to support local events
  • Outreach to youth through career fairs and presentations
  • Educating local businesses and leaders on how we can help and what we do
  • Coordinating and leading Hotel & Attraction Council to keep them informed and up to date

Growing
Events & Opportunities

  • Bringing major events that draw tens of thousands of people to our community including Boys State Basketball and Campustown Showdown
  • Attending national trade shows and conferences to find new opportunities of events to bring to Ames
  • Providing top-tier service before, during and after each event

Advocating
for Our Community

  • Funding feasibility studies for local projects
  • Helping advance tourism developments like CyTown and The LINC
  • Advocating for tourism with elected officials- Local & State
  • Driving converstations on a new Fieldhouse in Ames
  • Collaborating with Ames Alliance, iTIP, City of Ames, ISU & Visit Boone County

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