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Indulge in a tasty Christmas dinner at @themuckyduckpub on Dec. 9 & 10! 🎄✨

From 6-9 p.m., enjoy a delicious meal, activities, and a mini-open-mic to wrap up the evening!

#DiscoverAmes #MuckyDuck

Dec 6

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Indulge in a tasty Christmas dinner at @themuckyduckpub on Dec. 9 & 10! 🎄✨ From 6-9 p.m., enjoy a delicious meal, activities, and a mini-open-mic to wrap up the evening! #DiscoverAmes #MuckyDuck

The Luminary Walk that was scheduled has been cancelled. ⚠️

Instead, Story County Conservation is offering $5 snowshoe rentals on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 1-3 p.m. at McFarland Park!

For more information on #AmesHolidayWeekend events, visit https://bit.ly/4foWMAI.

#DiscoverAmes #MerryandBrightWeekend

Dec 5

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The Luminary Walk that was scheduled has been cancelled. ⚠️ Instead, Story County Conservation is offering $5 snowshoe rentals on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 1-3 p.m. at McFarland Park! For more information on #AmesHolidayWeekend events, visit https://bit.ly/4foWMAI. #DiscoverAmes #MerryandBrightWeekend

Don`t miss the @luckystariowa Holiday Market at @prairiemoonwinery this weekend Dec. 5-7! 🛍

Browse goods from local makers and collectors, food trucks, and a cash bar featuring mulled wine, sangria, and craft beers.

#DiscoverAmes #LuckyStarHolidayMarket

Dec 5

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Don't miss the @luckystariowa Holiday Market at @prairiemoonwinery this weekend Dec. 5-7! 🛍 Browse goods from local makers and collectors, food trucks, and a cash bar featuring mulled wine, sangria, and craft beers. #DiscoverAmes #LuckyStarHolidayMarket

Did the snow cancel your shopping plans? No problem! ❄️🛍

Don`t miss Small Business Saturday redo with @downtownames this weekend on Dec. 6. Shop local, enjoy great deals, and support your favorite small businesses.

#DiscoverAmes #SmallBusinessSaturday

Dec 4

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Did the snow cancel your shopping plans? No problem! ❄️🛍 Don't miss Small Business Saturday redo with @downtownames this weekend on Dec. 6. Shop local, enjoy great deals, and support your favorite small businesses. #DiscoverAmes #SmallBusinessSaturday

Welcome to Ames, @championship_productions! 👋

If you`re looking for things to do, places to shop, and delicious food, visit discoverames.com!

#DiscoverAmes #Welcome

Dec 4

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Welcome to Ames, @championship_productions! 👋 If you're looking for things to do, places to shop, and delicious food, visit discoverames.com! #DiscoverAmes #Welcome

Step into Winter Wonderscape at @reimangardens this weekend Dec. 4-6! ❄️✨

Featuring more than 200,000 dazzling lights throughout 17 acres of outdoor gardens, this walk-through light show includes lights, colors, music, and the magic of the season!

#DiscoverAmes #ReimanGardens

Dec 3

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Step into Winter Wonderscape at @reimangardens this weekend Dec. 4-6! ❄️✨ Featuring more than 200,000 dazzling lights throughout 17 acres of outdoor gardens, this walk-through light show includes lights, colors, music, and the magic of the season! #DiscoverAmes #ReimanGardens

Explore the Mother`s Closet Holiday Market with @mothers_pub from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7! 🛍

For more information on #AmesHolidayWeekend events, visit the link in our bio.

#DiscoverAmes #MerryandBright

Dec 3

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Explore the Mother's Closet Holiday Market with @mothers_pub from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7! 🛍 For more information on #AmesHolidayWeekend events, visit the link in our bio. #DiscoverAmes #MerryandBright
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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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