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Don`t miss the Art Walk: Molecular Biology Building with @university.museums from 3:10 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15! 🧬

Take a guided, curiosity-filled stroll through the largest single-artist public art collection on campus, where playful design meets scientific inspiration.

#DiscoverAmes #UniversityMuseums

Apr 13

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Don't miss the Art Walk: Molecular Biology Building with @university.museums from 3:10 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15! 🧬 Take a guided, curiosity-filled stroll through the largest single-artist public art collection on campus, where playful design meets scientific inspiration. #DiscoverAmes #UniversityMuseums

Step into the magical story of Cinderella at @stephensaud on Tuesday, April 14 at 7 p.m.! 🩰

World Ballet Company brings this beloved fairy tale to life in a spectacular Broadway-style production, blending humor, romance, and the timeless majesty of classical ballet.

#DiscoverAmes #StephensAuditorium

Apr 13

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Step into the magical story of Cinderella at @stephensaud on Tuesday, April 14 at 7 p.m.! 🩰 World Ballet Company brings this beloved fairy tale to life in a spectacular Broadway-style production, blending humor, romance, and the timeless majesty of classical ballet. #DiscoverAmes #StephensAuditorium

Grab your friends for live music and barbecue at @cornbredbbq on Saturday, April 11! 🍖🎶

From 6-9 p.m., enjoy a live performance by Chris Patterson while enjoying some delicious BBQ.

#DiscoverAmes #Cornbred

Apr 10

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Grab your friends for live music and barbecue at @cornbredbbq on Saturday, April 11! 🍖🎶 From 6-9 p.m., enjoy a live performance by Chris Patterson while enjoying some delicious BBQ. #DiscoverAmes #Cornbred

Celebrate National Siblings Day in Ames! 💓

Today is the perfect excuse to spend quality time with a built-in best friend. Explore everything Ames has to offer, from delicious lunch spots to unique shopping finds. For more information on where to spend National Siblings Day, visit the link in our bio.

#DiscoverAmes #NationalSiblingsDay

Apr 10

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Celebrate National Siblings Day in Ames! 💓 Today is the perfect excuse to spend quality time with a built-in best friend. Explore everything Ames has to offer, from delicious lunch spots to unique shopping finds. For more information on where to spend National Siblings Day, visit the link in our bio. #DiscoverAmes #NationalSiblingsDay

Take your seat at The Fab Four: The Ultimate Beatles Tribute at @stephensaud on Friday, April 10! 🎤

Starting at 7:30 p.m., catch a performance celebrating The Beatles` second film, Help!, featuring songs from the soundtrack alongside greatest hits spanning every era.

#DiscoverAmes #StephensAuditorium

Apr 9

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Take your seat at The Fab Four: The Ultimate Beatles Tribute at @stephensaud on Friday, April 10! 🎤 Starting at 7:30 p.m., catch a performance celebrating The Beatles' second film, Help!, featuring songs from the soundtrack alongside greatest hits spanning every era. #DiscoverAmes #StephensAuditorium

Find the fun around Ames this weekend! 🌟

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

#ThisWeekendInAmes #DiscoverAmes

Apr 9

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Find the fun around Ames this weekend! 🌟 Get information on these activities and more, visit the link in our bio. #ThisWeekendInAmes #DiscoverAmes

Spring 🤝 @downtownames

One of our favorite ways to spend the season—walking, shopping, and supporting local. 🌷

#DiscoverAmes #DowntownAmes #Spring

Apr 8

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Spring 🤝 @downtownames One of our favorite ways to spend the season—walking, shopping, and supporting local. 🌷 #DiscoverAmes #DowntownAmes #Spring

Get competitive with friends at Bingo Night with @torrentbrewing from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, April 9! ✨

Grab a drink and ready your cards for a night full of good vibes, good company, and great prizes!

#DiscoverAmes #TorrentBrewingCompany

Apr 8

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Get competitive with friends at Bingo Night with @torrentbrewing from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, April 9! ✨ Grab a drink and ready your cards for a night full of good vibes, good company, and great prizes! #DiscoverAmes #TorrentBrewingCompany

Don`t miss your last chance to see Over the River and Through the Woods with @actorsinc from April 10-12! ❤️

Enjoy a furiously funny and touching story about intergenerational relationships, deep familial love, and the inevitable little heart breaks that occur as time passes and children grow.

#DiscoverAmes #ACTORS

Apr 8

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Don't miss your last chance to see Over the River and Through the Woods with @actorsinc from April 10-12! ❤️ Enjoy a furiously funny and touching story about intergenerational relationships, deep familial love, and the inevitable little heart breaks that occur as time passes and children grow. #DiscoverAmes #ACTORS

Experience Butterfly Blizzard at @reimangardens from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8! 🦋

Learn about the butterflies, release them, and take home a personalized certificate! Participants can also enjoy a butterfly-themed craft to round out the experience.

#DiscoverAmes #ReimanGardens

Apr 7

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Experience Butterfly Blizzard at @reimangardens from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8! 🦋 Learn about the butterflies, release them, and take home a personalized certificate! Participants can also enjoy a butterfly-themed craft to round out the experience. #DiscoverAmes #ReimanGardens
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Connecting
with Iowa State University

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  • 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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