Ames, located in the heart of Iowa, is just 30 miles north of Des Moines and home to Iowa State University. The city was founded in 1864 as a station stop along the Cedar Rapids and Missouri Railroad, and was named after U.S. congressman Oakes Ames of Massachusetts who had a significant impact on the railroad system. Today, Ames is home to almost 60,000 residents, making it the second-fastest growing city in Iowa.

Ames balances the best of small-town living with big city opportunities, and others notice! Ames has been named:

• Top 5 Small Metro Areas for Retirees to Age Successfully (Investopedia, 2018)
• The Most Fitness Friendly Places of 2018 (SmartAsset, 2017)
• Best Public High School in the State (24/7 Wall St., 2017)
• Technology Community of the Year (Technology Assoc. of Iowa, 2017)
• Top 5 Small Metro Areas for Successful Aging (NCOA, 2017)
• Top 3 Cities Where Job Growth is Happening (NationalSwell, 2017)
• Home of the Best School District in Iowa (Business Insider, 2017)
• Best School District in the State (Niche, 2017) 
• The 25 Best Cities for Entrepreneurs (#8, Entrepreneur Magazine, 2017)
• Best Places to Live 2016 (Money, 2016)

Ames has 36 parks offering a variety of recreation opportunities.  This includes Ada Hayden Park featuring hiking and bike trails, hundreds of acres and prairie, and boat access to the 130-acre lake.

More than 28,000 students are enrolled at Iowa State University, the school renowned for agriculture, architecture, engineering and marketing programs. Located on campus is Reiman Gardens, a 14-acre year-round site featuring a 2,500 square foot butterfly wing.  The Iowa State Center brings world-class performing arts to Ames and houses the Brunnier Art Museum, and sports bring another level of excitment to the area as the ISU Cyclones compete in the Big 12 in football, basketball, wrestling, and more!

Other major employers include Iowa Department of Transportation, Mary Greeley Medical Center, McFarland Clinic PC, Danfoss, and REG.

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