Looking for a Sublease?
Look no further! Here are a few of our available units: Rent by the Room: Female units available: 3732 Tripp St #521 and 4709 Steinbeck St #8 $340/ month - individual liability All inclusive: Utilities, cable, internet, and Ames Racquet and Fitness Available: Now (Not pet friendly) call our office, 515-233-2752 Rent by the [...]
6 tips for furnishing your apartment on a budget
Moving into your new Ames apartment can be a hectic and expensive time – especially if you don’t have the furniture to fill up the space. But luckily, finding stylish furniture doesn’t mean breaking your budget. Take a look at our following tips to help you find the perfect furniture for your apartment: Go used [...]
Comic Store Opens in West Ames
Old Curmudgeon Comics recently opened in West Ames at 4720 Mortensen Road, near several Jensen apartment communities. The comic store has more than 500 comic books – some that were published earlier than 1985 – and were gathered from conventions throughout the United States. The business was opened by Chris Pellack, a 12-year Ames resident. [...]
Ames August Events
During the month of August, there are many events happening throughout the city that are great for all ages. Enjoy the remaining few weeks of summer and take advantage of some of these events before classes start. Here are a few of our top picks: Watercolors in the Garden 9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays through October [...]
Ames Borders to Close Its Doors
The Borders store in Ames – along with the remainder throughout the country – will soon close its doors. There are currently 399 stores throughout the United States. Upon closing, 10,700 workers will be out of a job. To prepare for the closing, the Ames location at 1200 South Duff has a huge sale going [...]
8 Tips to Prepare for Moving Day
The first week of August marks move-in day for many Iowa State students. Getting out of the dorms and into your own living space with friends can be an exciting time – but also a stressful one if you’re not prepared. That’s where we come in. We’ve put together a list of tasks you should [...]
Protect your plants from the heat
The past few days have been sizzling hot – and when you have flowers or herbs growing on your patio, it’s not just yourself you should worry about. What about your plants? Here are a few of the top questions asked about protecting plans during a heat wave. Which plants are most affected? The flowering [...]
New Farmer’s Market Opens in Ames
Last Saturday, the Main Street Cultural District debuted a brand-new Farmers Market, adding to the other two in town. The new market is located on the 400 block of Main Street between Tom Evans Plaza and Clark Avenue, and will run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays through the summer. The Main Street [...]
Campustown gets cleanup thanks to LANE4
If you’ve walked around campustown lately, you may have noticed a few improvements. Thanks to the LANE4 initiative and a group of Iowa State students, the area has become much cleaner and is undergoing renovations that are just the beginning of many in this beautification process. The LANE4 initiative was introduced last fall and aims [...]
Ames Summer Races
If you’re a runner, it’s time to get excited about the many opportunities for races in Ames this summer. Whether you’re a marathoner or just like to go out for the occasional run, there’s plenty for you. Check out these races, all taking place this summer: 5k on the 4th Ada Hayden Park Tuesday, July [...]
Communications Center Helps Improve Communication Skills
Need help writing a paper? Or, perhaps you just can’t get the right wording on your essay assignment? The Communication Center in the Gerdin Business Building may be just what you’re looking for. According to the Wall Street Journal, many college business students are being criticized for their lack of writing skills. This may be [...]
Check Out / Check In Frequently Asked Questions
When to get keys/move in: August 1st after 12PM *unless you signed up for early check in, then you can move in on July 31st from 4-5pm* Know your correct address when coming to pick up keys! All apartment keys will be given to the first person that comes to the office. Carpet [...]
City of Ames launches new website
The City of Ames recently launched a brand-new website that’s designed to be much more user friendly and have tons of information for new and current Ames residents. With the new site, users will enjoy a community calendar, a guide for Ames newbies, weather updates, and more. The site also has a link to area [...]
Arcadia Cafe opens on Lincoln Way
Recently, Arcadia took the place of the old Fighting Burrito on Lincoln Way. Located at 2712 Lincoln Way, the cafe serves a variety of treats including freshly roasted coffee, breakfast baguettes, and fine desserts. Nearly all dishes are made at the cafe, including a selection of desserts and their signature Arcadia Dog that resembles a [...]
How to create an indoor garden
Who says you can’t have a garden when living in an apartment? Just because you don’t have a yard doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the presence of live greenery in your home. Some plants are better suited for an indoor environment than others, and even bloom regularly. Take a look at some of the plants [...]
2011 Bluebird Conference at McFarland Park
The beautiful bluebird, subject of one of Buffalo Springfield’s famous songs, will make a center-stage appearance in the conversations of the statewide Bluebird Conference to be held at McFarland Park (56461 180th Street, Ames Iowa) at the Story County Conservation Center on Saturday, April 23, 2011. The conference is free to attend upon registering; call [...]
Organic cafe opens on Lincoln Way
There seems to be an endless selection of new restaurants coming to Ames by the week, and this week is no different. West Street Cafe, on organic cafe, will soon open on Lincoln Way. The owner, Jon Runner, is planning the opening for Wednesday, April 13. The cafe, located at 2320 Lincoln Way, plans to [...]
Dunkin’ Donuts plans to expand to Iowa
The parent company of Baskin-Robbins and Dunkin’ Donuts plans to expand to other areas of the Midwest, including new locations in Iowa. The company is looking for individuals to manage a franchise who have experience in operations, real estate, and most importantly – food service. In 2010, the company reported $6 billion in sales, with [...]
Buffalo Wild Wings to open in Ames
If you’re looking for a new place to eat in Ames, you’ll soon be in luck – a Buffalo Wild Wings is opening its doors today, Monday, at 400 South Duff Avenue. The opening will kick off with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m., and the restaurant will be open to the public at [...]
Alpha Copies to open new location on Lincoln Way
On March 14, Alpha Copies plans to open a second location at 512 E. Lincoln Way, a building that formerly housed Midwest Copies and Printing. The Lincoln Way location will offer the same services as the original Alpha Copies, but allows the business to expand its customer base, as jobs can get done at an [...]