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Step into the electrifying world of iLuminate at @stephensaud! ⚡️

Experience a mind-blowing, multi-sensory performance at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17, as dancers light up the darkened stage with dynamic routines and stunning illusions.

#DiscoverAmes #StephensAuditorium

Oct 13

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Step into the electrifying world of iLuminate at @stephensaud! ⚡️ Experience a mind-blowing, multi-sensory performance at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17, as dancers light up the darkened stage with dynamic routines and stunning illusions. #DiscoverAmes #StephensAuditorium

There’s a lot of good happening in Ames and it’s because of 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬! 🌟

Every event, every visitor, every partnership—it all adds up to real dollars for local businesses, jobs for our neighbors, and more life in our community.

That’s what happens when you partner with Discover Ames. We’re not just filling hotel rooms, we’re fueling restaurants, shops, and opportunities right here at home.

𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐭? Join us as a 2026 Partner!

Sign up at the link in our bio! 🔗

#DiscoverAmes #Partnership

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There’s a lot of good happening in Ames and it’s because of 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬! 🌟 Every event, every visitor, every partnership—it all adds up to real dollars for local businesses, jobs for our neighbors, and more life in our community. That’s what happens when you partner with Discover Ames. We’re not just filling hotel rooms, we’re fueling restaurants, shops, and opportunities right here at home. 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐭? Join us as a 2026 Partner! Sign up at the link in our bio! 🔗 #DiscoverAmes #Partnership

Welcome to Ames, Ames Cyclone Aquatics Club & Timothy Jenks Memorial Autumn Opener participants! 👋

Explore Ames’ delicious flavors, local shopping, and fun activities and events, visit discoverames.com!

#Welcome #DiscoverAmes

Oct 10

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Welcome to Ames, Ames Cyclone Aquatics Club & Timothy Jenks Memorial Autumn Opener participants! 👋 Explore Ames’ delicious flavors, local shopping, and fun activities and events, visit discoverames.com! #Welcome #DiscoverAmes

Welcome to Ames, ISU families! 👋 ❤️

Discover the best Ames has to offer with unique shopping, mouth-watering food, and community activities and events. For more information, visit discoverames.com!

#DiscoverAmes #ISUFamilyWeekend

Oct 10

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Welcome to Ames, ISU families! 👋 ❤️ Discover the best Ames has to offer with unique shopping, mouth-watering food, and community activities and events. For more information, visit discoverames.com! #DiscoverAmes #ISUFamilyWeekend

Dancing with the Stars: 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄! is returning to the @stephensaud stage in 2026! 🪩⭐

Dancing with the Stars is hitting the road with a 74-date tour across North America! Tickets will go on sale 𝒕𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒓𝒐𝒘 Friday, Oct. 10 at 10 a.m. Get ready for a mix of standout routines from DWTS’ record-breaking Season 34 and fresh performances created just for the stage!

#DiscoverAmes #StephensAuditorium

Oct 9

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Dancing with the Stars: 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄! is returning to the @stephensaud stage in 2026! 🪩⭐ Dancing with the Stars is hitting the road with a 74-date tour across North America! Tickets will go on sale 𝒕𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒓𝒐𝒘 Friday, Oct. 10 at 10 a.m. Get ready for a mix of standout routines from DWTS’ record-breaking Season 34 and fresh performances created just for the stage! #DiscoverAmes #StephensAuditorium

Applications for the 2026 Community Grant are 𝐃𝐔𝐄 𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐖! 🌟

Don`t miss out on the chance to submit an application! The Community Grant is awarded annually to events and activities in the Ames area that improve the quality of life for residents and attract visitors.

For more information or to apply, visit the link in our bio.

#CommunityGrant #DiscoverAmes

Oct 9

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Applications for the 2026 Community Grant are 𝐃𝐔𝐄 𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐖! 🌟 Don't miss out on the chance to submit an application! The Community Grant is awarded annually to events and activities in the Ames area that improve the quality of life for residents and attract visitors. For more information or to apply, visit the link in our bio. #CommunityGrant #DiscoverAmes

Welcome to Ames, @yp_iowa! 👋

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

#DiscoverAmes #Welcome

Oct 9

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

Enjoy a weekend full of community events in Ames! 🎉

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

#DiscoverAmes #ThisWeekendinAmes

Oct 9

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Enjoy a weekend full of community events in Ames! 🎉 Get information on these activities and more, visit the link in our bio. #DiscoverAmes #ThisWeekendinAmes
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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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