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Let your imagination take flight with Peter Pan at @stephensaud on Saturday, April 4! 🌟

Starting at 1 p.m., journey to Neverland and experience a magical, family-friendly production filled with flying, fantasy, and a touch of pixie dust.

#DiscoverAmes #StephensAuditorium

Apr 3

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Let your imagination take flight with Peter Pan at @stephensaud on Saturday, April 4! 🌟 Starting at 1 p.m., journey to Neverland and experience a magical, family-friendly production filled with flying, fantasy, and a touch of pixie dust. #DiscoverAmes #StephensAuditorium

Celebrate Easter in style with a European-inspired brunch at @cloudsames on Sunday, April 5! 🐰

Reserve your time slot and treat yourself to a delicious spread you won’t want to miss, featuring cheesy hash brown casserole, BBQ meatballs, British baked beans, honey-glazed carrots, and so much more!

#DiscoverAmes #Clouds #EasterBrunch

Apr 2

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Celebrate Easter in style with a European-inspired brunch at @cloudsames on Sunday, April 5! 🐰 Reserve your time slot and treat yourself to a delicious spread you won’t want to miss, featuring cheesy hash brown casserole, BBQ meatballs, British baked beans, honey-glazed carrots, and so much more! #DiscoverAmes #Clouds #EasterBrunch

Discover all that Ames has to offer this weekend! 😁

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

#ThisWeekendInAmes #DiscoverAmes

Apr 2

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Discover all that Ames has to offer this weekend! 😁 Get information on these activities and more, visit the link in our bio. #ThisWeekendInAmes #DiscoverAmes

You won`t want to miss ERF & Alleygrass at @alluvialbrewing on Friday, April 3! 🎶

Grab your friends and enjoy a night of live music in the taproom starting at 7 p.m.

#DiscoverAmes #AlluvialBrewingCompany

Apr 1

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You won't want to miss ERF & Alleygrass at @alluvialbrewing on Friday, April 3! 🎶 Grab your friends and enjoy a night of live music in the taproom starting at 7 p.m. #DiscoverAmes #AlluvialBrewingCompany

Unwind with the first live music of the season at @cornbredbbq on Friday, April 3! 🔥

Enjoy some delicious barbecue with live tunes from Corbett Reeves starting at 6 p.m.

#DiscoverAmes #Cornbred

Mar 31

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Unwind with the first live music of the season at @cornbredbbq on Friday, April 3! 🔥 Enjoy some delicious barbecue with live tunes from Corbett Reeves starting at 6 p.m. #DiscoverAmes #Cornbred

Upgrade your lunch break in Ames! ✨

Whether you`re planning a productive working lunch or a relaxing stroll after a great meal, Ames is full of amazing restaurants, parks, and coffee shops to make the most of your lunch break. To find the best lunch break spots in Ames, visit the link in our bio.

#DiscoverAmes

Mar 31

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Upgrade your lunch break in Ames! ✨ Whether you're planning a productive working lunch or a relaxing stroll after a great meal, Ames is full of amazing restaurants, parks, and coffee shops to make the most of your lunch break. To find the best lunch break spots in Ames, visit the link in our bio. #DiscoverAmes

Get ready for the next show from @actorsinc on April 2-4! ❤️

Over the River and Through the Woods is 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 #AmesCommunityTheater

Mar 30

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Get ready for the next show from @actorsinc on April 2-4! ❤️ Over the River and Through the Woods is 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 #AmesCommunityTheater

Browse the @iavintagefest at the Scheman Building from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, Sunday, Mar. 29! 🛍

Discover vintage finds from 50+ vendors selling clothing, jewelry, records, and more, plus food trucks to keep you fueled while you shop!

#DiscoverAmes #IowaVintageFest

Mar 29

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Browse the @iavintagefest at the Scheman Building from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, Sunday, Mar. 29! 🛍 Discover vintage finds from 50+ vendors selling clothing, jewelry, records, and more, plus food trucks to keep you fueled while you shop! #DiscoverAmes #IowaVintageFest

Celebrate the 18th Annual Day of Insects at @reimangardens on Saturday, Mar. 28! 🐜

Enjoy a day filled with presentations from professionals, academics, advocates, and enthusiasts! From beginners to seasoned veterans, Day of Insects has something for anyone interested in or involved with insects.

#DiscoverAmes #ReimanGardens

Mar 27

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Celebrate the 18th Annual Day of Insects at @reimangardens on Saturday, Mar. 28! 🐜 Enjoy a day filled with presentations from professionals, academics, advocates, and enthusiasts! From beginners to seasoned veterans, Day of Insects has something for anyone interested in or involved with insects. #DiscoverAmes #ReimanGardens

Welcome, ISU Cyclone Stampede Rodeo & @officialisurodeo and good luck to all those competing! 👋

Looking for things to do? Explore discoverames.com for exciting activities, mouth-watering restaurants, and so much more!

#WelcometoAmes #DiscoverAmes

Mar 27

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Welcome, ISU Cyclone Stampede Rodeo & @officialisurodeo and good luck to all those competing! 👋 Looking for things to do? Explore discoverames.com for exciting activities, mouth-watering restaurants, and so much more! #WelcometoAmes #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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