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Indulge in Afternoon High Tea with @cloudsames at 3 p.m. this Sunday, Jan. 11! ☕

Prepare to be transported through Europe, tasting delicious, handcrafted High Tea items inspired by the English and French cuisine.

#DiscoverAmes #Clouds

Jan 9

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Indulge in Afternoon High Tea with @cloudsames at 3 p.m. this Sunday, Jan. 11! ☕ Prepare to be transported through Europe, tasting delicious, handcrafted High Tea items inspired by the English and French cuisine. #DiscoverAmes #Clouds

Get crafty at Pine Needle Weaving 101 with @storycountyconservation on Saturday, Jan. 10! 🌲

From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., enjoy a hands on craft that can be recreated again and again at home once you learn!

#DiscoverAmes #StoryCountyConservation

Jan 9

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Get crafty at Pine Needle Weaving 101 with @storycountyconservation on Saturday, Jan. 10! 🌲 From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., enjoy a hands on craft that can be recreated again and again at home once you learn! #DiscoverAmes #StoryCountyConservation

Glide into Great to Skate with @ames_fsc and @ames_hockey on Saturday, Jan. 10 at Ames/ISU Ice Arena! ⛸️

From 9:45-11:15 a.m., bring family and friends, lace up your skates, and enjoy on-ice activities led by coaches and skaters. Meet AFSC community leaders, learn about programs, and discover the joy of figure skating!

#DiscoverAmes #GreatToSkate

Jan 8

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Glide into Great to Skate with @ames_fsc and @ames_hockey on Saturday, Jan. 10 at Ames/ISU Ice Arena! ⛸️ From 9:45-11:15 a.m., bring family and friends, lace up your skates, and enjoy on-ice activities led by coaches and skaters. Meet AFSC community leaders, learn about programs, and discover the joy of figure skating! #DiscoverAmes #GreatToSkate

Kick off the new year with these events around Ames! ❄️

For more information on these activities and more, visit the link in our bio.

#ThisWeekendInAmes #DiscoverAmes

Jan 8

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Kick off the new year with these events around Ames! ❄️ For more information on these activities and more, visit the link in our bio. #ThisWeekendInAmes #DiscoverAmes

Compete with friends at Puzzle Mania with @dogearedbooksames on Sunday, Jan. 11! 🧩

From 4-6 p.m., teams will be competing to see who is the ultimate puzzler by completing a selection of different NYT games!

#DiscoverAmes #DogEaredBooks

Jan 7

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Compete with friends at Puzzle Mania with @dogearedbooksames on Sunday, Jan. 11! 🧩 From 4-6 p.m., teams will be competing to see who is the ultimate puzzler by completing a selection of different NYT games! #DiscoverAmes #DogEaredBooks

Enjoy a night of live music at @theundergroundames from 7-9 p.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 7! 🎶

Kick off the New Year with some great folk/Americana tunes! Grab a drink, a friend, and unwind for the night.

#DiscoverAmes #LondonUnderground

Jan 6

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Enjoy a night of live music at @theundergroundames from 7-9 p.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 7! 🎶 Kick off the New Year with some great folk/Americana tunes! Grab a drink, a friend, and unwind for the night. #DiscoverAmes #LondonUnderground

Enjoy a night of great brews, great company, and great music! 🍻🎶

Don`t miss Kelli Rae Powell and Ben Schrag & The Cautionaries at @alluvialbrewing on Saturday, Jan. 10 at 7 p.m.!

#DiscoverAmes #AlluvialBrewingCompany

Jan 6

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Enjoy a night of great brews, great company, and great music! 🍻🎶 Don't miss Kelli Rae Powell and Ben Schrag & The Cautionaries at @alluvialbrewing on Saturday, Jan. 10 at 7 p.m.! #DiscoverAmes #AlluvialBrewingCompany

Browse the Winter Sidewalk Sales in @downtownames on Jan. 8-11! 🛍❄️

Discover amazing deals while supporting local businesses! Shop discounts, special promotions, and sales at a variety of downtown businesses.

And don’t forget, parking is 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 on Saturday, January 10!

#DiscoverAmes #DowntownAmes

Jan 5

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Browse the Winter Sidewalk Sales in @downtownames on Jan. 8-11! 🛍❄️ Discover amazing deals while supporting local businesses! Shop discounts, special promotions, and sales at a variety of downtown businesses. And don’t forget, parking is 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 on Saturday, January 10! #DiscoverAmes #DowntownAmes

Enjoy a relaxing night of stitching fun with @prairieroseneedleworks from 4-6 p.m. tonight, Friday, Jan. 2! ✨🧶

Bring your favorite beverage and experience a night of fun and needlework!

#DiscoverAmes #PrairieRoseNeedleworks

Jan 2

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Enjoy a relaxing night of stitching fun with @prairieroseneedleworks from 4-6 p.m. tonight, Friday, Jan. 2! ✨🧶 Bring your favorite beverage and experience a night of fun and needlework! #DiscoverAmes #PrairieRoseNeedleworks
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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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