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20th Century Bowling
505 S Duff Ave
Ames, IA 50010
515.232.5530
A & R Marketing
108 Hayward Ave #201
Ames, IA 50014
515.296.4651
Fax: 515.296.4654
Allen L. Kockler Company
1110 6th St
Nevada, IA 50201
515.382.5481
Fax: 515.382.4624
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Accounting, consulting, taxes, and payroll preparation.
Alpha Copies Inc.
2310 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA 50014
515.292.3121
Fax: 515.292.3120
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Locally owned quick print center, specializing in high speed black/white and color copies. Offering offset black/white and offset full color printing, banners, free pickup and delivery. "Ames' first choice in printing"
American Red Cross - Lincoln Way Chapter
426 5th St
Ames, IA 50010
515.232.5104
Fax: 515.232.5675
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The Lincoln Way Chapter of the American Red Cross helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to disasters and emergencies in Story, Boone and Green Counties.
AmericInn Motel and Suites
2507 SE 16th St
Ames, IA 50010
515.233.1005
800.634.3444
Fax: 515.233-5482
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Located near US Highway 30 and Interstate 35. Complimentary continental breakfast and highspeed wireless Internet. Indoor pool, whirlpool and game room. Suites available with whirlpools and fireplaces. Meeting room available.
Ames Advertiser, The
317 5th St
Ames, IA 50010
515.233.1251
Fax: 515.233.1244
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The Ames Advertiser is a free weekly community shopper delivered to households in Story County every Wednesday. The tabloid publication includes classified display and insert opportunities.
Ames Bulletin Board
2730 Graham St
Ames, IA 50014
515.232.3687
800.873.2730
Fax: 515.232.3739
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"Guide to the Best of Ames" since 1951! Includes the best Ames street map, comprehensive listing of live music, theatre, gallery showings, ISU sports, Ames HS events and more! FREE-Available everywhere. Published quarterly.
Ames Chamber of Commerce
1601 Golden Aspen Dr
Ste 110
Ames, IA 50010
515.232.2310
Fax: 515.232.6716
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Ames Children's Choirs
PO Box 1965
Ames, IA 50010
515.290.1422
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The Ames Children's Choirs include three choirs for boys and girls, ages 8-16, from 12 central Iowa communities. Dr. Sylvia Munson is founder and conductor of the program.
Ames Community Arts Council
312 Main St
Ste 201
Ames, IA 50010
515.233.6110
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A coordinating organization for over 30 years, ACAC is a non-profit entity dedicated to promoting the arts in Ames, providing information on local theater performances, music concerts, dance, comedy and art shows.
Ames Community Preschool Center
611 Clark Ave
Ames, IA 50010
515.233.2901
Fax: 515.233.7169
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ACPC is a non-profit childcare center serving children ages 18 months to 12 years. There are eight centers in Ames. A sliding fee scale is available.
Ames Community Theater ACTORS, Inc.
120 Abraham Dr
PO Box 1548
Ames, IA 50014
515.292.2073
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Tickets available at Gallery 319 (314 Main Street, Ames, IA) or by calling 515.232.2354. A variety of live theatrical presentations and educational opportunities for all ages.
Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau
1601 Golden Aspen Dr
Ste 110, IA 50010
515.232.4032
800.288.7470
Fax: 515.232.6716
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Ames Farmers Market
526 Main St
Ste 103
Ames, IA 50010
515.292.1936
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Enjoy locally grown, fresh produce, baked goods and quality, handmade crafts at the Ames Farmers Market. Located indoors at the Main Street depot all year round, outdoors May through October.
Ames Golf & Country Club
5752 George W. Carver Ave
Ames, IA 50010
515.232.8334
Fax: 515.232.9367
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18 hole course, tennis courts, swimming pool, casual and formal dining, youth activities and social events. Banquet facilities (up to 260 people) available to the public, for weddings, receptions, company events or special occasions.
Ames Historical Society
416 Douglas
#101
Ames, IA 50010
515.232.2148
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Ames' local history organization presents programs and exhibits and cares for an artifact collection.
Ames Illustrated
2310 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA 50014
515.291.0381
Ames Jaycees
PO Box 624
Ames, IA 50010
515.231.3044
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A progressive group of young people, committed to improving the Community and themselves. Jaycees offer a range of activities to meet members’ interests from personal development to civic involvement and networking opportunities.
Ames Pantorium
410 Douglas Ave
Ames, IA 50010
515.232.4302
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Ames Parks & Recreation
1500 Gateway Hills Park Dr
Ames, IA 50014
515.239.5350
Fax: 515.239.5325
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Ames Public Library
515 Douglas Ave
Ames, IA 50010
515.239.5656
Fax: 515.232.4571
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Ames Racquet & Fitness Center
320 S 17th St
Ames, IA 50010
515.232.1911
Fax: 515.233.0617
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ARFC offers members three locations with a variety of services and equipment, including a pool, tennis courts, group fitness, personal training, massage and tanning.
Ames Silversmithing
220 Main St
Ames, IA 50010
515.232.0080
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Designers and creators of fine jewelry in gold, silver and platinum. The finest selection of diamonds, gemstones and pearls in the area.
Ames Taxi
2006 E Lincoln Way, Bldg 2
Ames, IA 50010
515.232.1343
515.233.3324
Six cabs with seating for up to five adults, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Des Moines airport trips available upon request.
Ames Tribune
317 5th Street
Ames, IA 50010
515.232.2160
Fax: 515.232.2364
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The Ames Tribune is Ames' best resource for information and advertising. Its strength is local news reporting with an emphasis on an active editorial page.
Ames, City of
515 Clark Ave
PO Box 811
Ames, IA 50010
515.239.5101
Fax: 515.239.5142
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Ames365.com
109 Kellogg Ave
Ames, IA 50010
515.233.3220
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Use Ames365.com to learn about Ames. Extensive event calendars are easy to use. Feature articles provide detailed information. Internet access is available at our office.
Applebee's Grill and Bar
105 Chestnut Ave
Ames, IA 50010
515.233.6452
Fax: 515.233.6247
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Arby's Restaurant
409 S Duff Ave
Ames, IA 50010
515.232.0867
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Arby's Restaurant
2722 E 13th St
Ames, IA 50010
515.233.1670
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American quick serve.
Audubon's Restaurant
(Located in the Gateway Hotel and Conference Cente
2100 Green Hills Dr
Ames, IA 50014
515.292.8600
800.FOR.AMES
Fax: 515.268.2224
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Ames' contemporary American bistro, featuring an exciting collection of food, wine and art.
Aunt Maude's
547 Main St
Ames, IA 50010
515.233.4136
Fax: 515.233.2339
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An upscale casual restaurant/locally owned and run/fresh house-made food/full bar and wine list/serving lunch and dinner/reservations accepted/private dining available.
Avenues for Health
221 5th St
Ames, IA 50010
515.460.2962
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VOTED BEST MASSAGE in Story County 2007 & 2006 – “The Tribune” - June 15, 2007 & June 23, 2006
B&G Productions, Inc.
111 Main St
Ste 103
Ames, IA 50010
515.232.5358
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B&G Productions is a full service video production business. From planning and organizing the video to shooting and digital editing, as well as duplication...B&G Productions can help you with all of your video production needs.
B-Bop's
1112 S Duff Ave
Ames, IA 50010
515.233.5678
Fax: 515.292.5973
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Burgers, chicken sandwiches, porkloin sandwiches, salads, French fries, sodas, chocolate shakes and chili.
Ball Corporation
520 Bell Ave
Ames, IA 50010
515.239.9600
Fax: 515.239.9606
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Bankers Trust
1510 Buckeye Ave
Ames, IA 50010
515.233.4424
Fax: 515.232.3428
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Iowa’s oldest and largest independently owned bank is proud to be a part of the Ames community. Bankers Trust - It’s our name...and our promise.
Baymont Inn & Suites - Boone
(Formerly AmeriHost Inn)
1745 SE Marshall St
Boone, IA 50036
515.432.8168
Fax: 515.432.8175
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10 miles west of ISU and Ames. 59-room hotel with 7 suites. Includes complimentary breakfast, business center, indoor pool, whirlpool, exercise facility, meeting room, free HBO and high speed internet. 100% non-smoking facility.
Becker Underwood
801 Dayton Ave
Ames, IA 50010
515.232.5907
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Benjamin Design Collaborative, P.C.
401 Clark Ave
Ste 200
Ames, IA 50010
515.232.0888
Fax: 515.232.0882
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Architecture office providing professional services for a variety of project types: residential, multi-family, schools, churches and retail. Projects located primarily in Iowa.
Best Western University Park Inn & Suites
2500 University Blvd (formerly Elwood Dr)
Ames, IA 50010
515.296.2500
800.WESTERN
Fax: 515.296.2874
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Located near US Hwy 30 and University Blvd. Complimentary continental breakfast, indoor pool, hot tub and fitness room. Guest rooms feature high speed wireless internet, coffee makers and voice mail. Conference room seats 50 and includes high speed internet. Catering options available.
Bistro, The
624 Broad St
Story City, IA 50248
515.733.4620
866.763.8162
Fax: 866.763.8162
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The Bistro is open for lunch M-F, 11:30-1:30. It offers corporate and custom catering to Ames and surrounding areas.
Black's Heritage Farm
26156 530th Ave
Ames, IA 50010
515.292.1936
Fifth generation family farm provides locally grown sweet corn and produce each summer. Each fall, "pick your own pumpkins", daily from 9am-6pm. Hayrides available on the weekends. Farm tours available by appointment.
Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad
225 10th St
Box 603
Boone, IA 50036
515.432.4249
800.626.0319
Fax: 515.432.4253
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An historical, educational railroad museum providing excursion train rides across the beautiful Des Moines River valley. Tickets available online at www.scenic-valleyrr.com.
Boone Chamber of Commerce
903 Story St
Boone, IA 50036
515.432.3342
Fax: 515.432.3343
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Branding Iron, The
835 6th St, Ste. 3
PO Box 187
Nevada, IA 50201
515.382.3281
Fax: 515.382.3281
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We are a family “grill your own” steakhouse serving seafood, chicken, port, and Angus Prime Beef. We are a smoke-free environment and your dining experience will be unique. Come as strangers, leave as friends.
Brown's Shoe Fit Company
306 Main St
Ames, IA 50010
515.232.6633
Fax: 515.663.4978
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Men's and Women's quality footwear.
Brunnier Art Museum
Scheman Bldg 290
Iowa State Center
Ames, IA 50011
515.294.3342
Fax: 515.294.7070
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The state's only accredited museum emphasizing a decorative arts collection, art museum store, and located within a performing art and conference complex (Iowa State Center). Lectures, receptions, conferences, university classes, panel discussion, gallery walks and gallery talks are presented to assist with further interpretation of objects. Group tours welcome!
Buford's Steakhouse
Inside the Quality Inn & Suites Starlight Village
2601 E 13th St
Ames, IA 50010
515.232.9260
Fax: 515.232.9260
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We have the only BBQ smoker in Iowa in our dining room; award winning BBQ; pork loin, steaks, seafood. Family dining, casual atmosphere, fireplace, seating for 200 people. Dine in, carry out, off premises catering available.
Burgie's Espresso Café
110 Airport Rd
Ames, IA 50010
515.233.9004
Fax: 515.956.4313
Offers soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps. Catering is available in drop-off format.
Butterfly Day Spa
2215 229th Place
Ames, IA 50014
515.268.3144
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Butterfly Day Spa offers many spa services including facials, massages, body treatments, manicures, pedicures, and body waxing. All performed in a relaxing environment. Call for details.
Café Diem, Coffee House
229 Main St
Ames, IA 50010
515.956.3556
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A Classic American Coffee House. Live Music Calendar available online. NOW CATERING!
Café Shi
823 Wheeler St
Ames, IA 50010
515.296.2066
Fax: 515.292.2069
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Campus Bed and Breakfast
2116 Country Club Blvd
Ames, IA 50014
515.451.6007
Fax: 515.268.9160
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Campus B&B is Ames' only in-town bed and breakfast. It is located just two blocks west of the Iowa State Center and Jack Trice Stadium.
Campus Book Store, Inc.
2300 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA 50014
515.292.1616
Fax: 515.292.4009
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Complete selection of new and used textbooks, general books and magazines, ISU souvenirs and clothing, gift items, greeting cards, office and school supplies, art and engineering supplies, Birkenstocks and Vera Bradley.
Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe
631 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA 50010
515.232.1500
Fax: 515.232.0773
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Carlos O'Kelly's specializes in delicious Mexican food. Visit us to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries or anything you can think of! We also cater off our specialized menu. Come see us today!
Celebrations Party & Wedding Store
2617 Northridge Pkwy
Ste 101
Ames, IA 50010
515.268.9333
Fax: 515.268.9334
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Retail selection of gifts, cards, party tableware, decorations, seasonal items, and bridal accessories. Rentals including tables, chairs, linens, chaircovers, centerpiece items, and more. Event set-up and decorating.
Centerplate Catering - Catering Only
1407 University Blvd (formerly Elwood Dr)
Ames, IA 50014
515.294.8774
Fax: 515.296.3811
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Central Iowa Expo
1827 217th St
Boone, IA 50036
515.432.4677
515.433.0630
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Home to the 2008 National Farm Progress Show, August 26-28. This new facility is also available to rent for other events and occasions. Contact us for more information.
Central Iowa Transit, Inc.
2701 Ford St
Ames, IA 50010
515.233.0286
Fax: 515.233.9171
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Championship Productions & Championship Duplication