Local organization now benefits multiple types of cancer
When “Fight Like a Girl,” began, its fundraising efforts went toward breast cancer. Also known as Signify Pink, the campaign has expanded their efforts to benefit several types of cancer. It’s morphed into One Cause Fits All, a company that supports all types of cancer. The six colors recognized by One Cause Fits All include: [...]
ISU Accounting students offer tax help
This year, the College of Business accounting students are doing their part to help the community through a program called Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. The program runs until April 14 and offers Ames citizens and ISU students assistance with their taxes. Trained accounting students will work one-on-one with individuals to help them with their [...]
Affordable Care Act aims to protect student health insurance
Last Wednesday, the Department of Health and Human Services proposed a new regulation that will help protect students who have health insurance through their college or university. The Affordable Care Act, if passed, will help ensure students won’t lose their insurance – or have it unexpectedly limited – in the event of an accident or illness. [...]
Startup Weekend offers scholarships to ISU students
Startup Weekend, an event designed to bring together students and entrepreneurs from the state of Iowa, will take place in March downtown Des Moines. The event draws marketers, designers, developers, and more. The non-profit organization is based out of Seattle and hosts more than 130 events in 35 countries every year. It gives young entrepreneurs [...]
Green Hills Retirement Community to Expand
The Green Hills Retirement Community in Ames has recently announced its expansion that will add plenty of space to the 80-town home complex. The independent living community is located at 2200 Hamilton Drive and, aside from town homes, also includes 59 apartments. The $7.8-million expansion will add a memory care unit for Alzheimer’s and dementia [...]
Goals in Motion opens in Ames
Goals in Motion, one of the Des Moines area’s most popular gyms, recently opened another location at 819 Wheeler Street, Suite 6. The gym, owned by Mardi Pfannebecker and Sandy Hafner, specializes in personal classes. Goals in Motion also offers a total body fitness and maintenance program, massage therapy, family boot camp, and personal training. [...]
New Cupcake Vendor Comes to Ames
Lately, it seems every time you turn around, a new business is opening on Welch. And, that’s no exception in the coming months. But this time, it’s a little bit different. Pookie’s Cupcakes promises to satisfy your sweet tooth for $2-$3 per cupcake! Although the menu may change often, popular flavors include: The Pookie Surprise [...]
Top picks for January events
The month of January is an eventful month for the city of Ames, with plenty of activities and events for the entire family. Here are a few of our top picks for the month: Ciccotti Art Glass Open House – Ciccotti Art Glass, located at 2306 258th Street in Ames, is holding an open house [...]
New jewelry store opens in Ames
Shari K’s Estate Jewelry recently opened on Lincoln Way in the hopes to bring students toward the downtown area. The shop opened on November 8 and has a unique and affordable selection of jewelry. The shop, owned by Shari Kay Lynn Busse, specializes in fine jewelry and sterling silver. Shari K’s Estate Jewelry boasts a [...]
New car shop opens in Ames
LOF-Xpress, an elite car shop, recently opened at 520 South Duff. The business is owned by long-time Ames resident Ted Sage who wanted to give customers a unique “in-car experience.” The business specializes in lube, oil, and filters, and offers an exceptional experience while your car is being worked on. You can choose to stay [...]
North Grand Mall Remains Popular Ames Destination
Although North Grand Mall has had quite the ups and downs in the past years – with stores coming and going – it still draws many visitors including Iowa State University students and residents from Ames and surrounding communities. One of the things that has helped the constant flow of traffic is the fact that [...]
El Patron opens its doors in Campustown
El Patron, a new Mexican restaurant on Welch Avenue, has recently opened its doors to the public. The dining venue serves traditional Mexican favorites, and has a casual atmosphere that’s perfect for relaxing with friends and family. It’s located at 118 Welch Avenue, which used to be home to the well-known bar, Es Tas. The [...]
Need a last minute Halloween costume?
If you’re like most Iowa State students, you probably wait until the Friday before Halloween weekend to prepare your costume. Luckily, the number of places for you to buy costumes in Ames has grown over the last years. This year, there’s another new addition to the mix – The Halloween Shop by Celebrations Party and [...]
The IowaStater Restaurant Opens in Ames
A brand-new restaurant recently opened inside the Gateway Hotel at 2100 Green Hills Drive. Headed by Chef Joe Weisz, the official grand opening was on October 15, 2010. The restaurant features a menu filled with what Weisz calls “comfort food with flair.” He uses in-season, local foods whenever possible to create dishes with the freshest [...]
Checkout Charges
Jensen Group tries to be as fair as possible with the charges we issue our tenants during checkout. If you find a charge you disagree with, please take a few minutes to fill out the “Appeal of Checkout Charges” form below. When it’s complete, submit it to the Jensen Property Management Office. Appeal of Checkout [...]
Coming soon: A karaoke bar and cafe on Welch
In the coming months, you may notice a new addition to the bars on Welch – a brand new karaoke bar and café. Golden Wok, located at 223 Welch Avenue, plans to expand its business to the space underneath it and open an Asian-style café. The café will be open from early afternoon until 2 [...]
Fighting Burrito moves to new location
If you’ve been on Welch in the last week, you’ve probably noticed your favorite burrito joint has moved. If you haven’t been by, be sure to check out Fighting Burrito’s new location at 117 Welch Avenue – where Dairy Queen used to be. In an interview with the Iowa State Daily, owner Matthew Goodman said [...]
McFarland Clinic to open brand-new facility
As an Ames residents or ISU student, you’ll soon be able to take advantage of the brand-new McFarland Clinic opening in north Ames. It’s being constructed near the intersection of Stange Road & Bloomington Road in northwest Ames, adjacent to the new Fareway grocery store that opened in 2009. The 16,500-square-foot clinic began construction in [...]
Ames 4th of July Festivities
If you’re around the Ames area for the 4th of July, you’re in luck – there’s plenty going on around the community that’s great for residents of all ages. If you’re a runner, be sure to check out the Friendship Ark Homes annual holiday road race. The race begins at 8 a.m. at Ada Hayden [...]
Furman Aquatic Center now open!
After years of planning, the $10-million Furman Aquatic Center opened on May 29, 2010. The center features a 550-foot lazy river with a waterfall and two water slides, a 50-meter pool with basketball hoops, a 3-meter platform, and 1-meter spring board. The pool also features a 150-foot drop slide and multiple lanes that accommodate both [...]