Iowa State University

Iowa State is a large, prestigious university with a friendly hometown personality. Its 26,000 students choose from 100+ majors, study with world class scholars and keep more than 500 student organizations going strong. For more information on ISU, visit About Iowa State.

Ames, IA

As a community of just over 50,000 and home to Iowa State University, Ames is the perfect blend of small town atmosphere with the amenities of a big city. Established in 1864 to serve the westward-bound Cedar Rapids and Missouri River Railroad, the railroad president named the town after fellow rail promoter, Congressman Oakes Ames. Nestled between the Skunk River and Squaw Creek, Ames has grown into one of the finest communities in the United States, providing the perfect setting for smart, affordable, clean, safe and fun! Above all, the Ames area offers great hospitality which comes from our most valuable asset... the people who live there. More information on Ames can be found at the links below.

• City of Ames, IA
• Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau
• Ames, IA Information
• Ames Chamber of Commerce

Iowa State University, 3 Armory, Ames IA 50011
Phone 515-294-6050,

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