Ames Tribune

The Ames Tribune is a daily newspaper that comes out from Tuesday to Sunday and is located in Ames, Iowa. It is owned by Gannett.

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Hay bales catch fire at Iowa State University Dairy Barn

2 days ago | amestrib.com | Celia Brocker

Fire crews were called out Friday, June 20 to fight a fire at the Iowa State University Dairy Barn. Smoke was reported coming from a hay storage building at 52540 260th St. early that morning, and the Ames Fire Department responded at about 2:20 a.m., Deputy Fire Chief Tom Hackett said. The fire was contained within the hay in the structure, so there was no structural damage, Hackett said. About ⅓ of the hay bales were salvaged.
Michigan State's Grace VanSlooten makes USA basketball roster for FIBA AmeriCup

2 days ago | amestrib.com | Brian Calloway

Grace VanSlooten will be spending part of her summer representing USA basketball. The Michigan State women's basketball standout was selected to the USA roster for the FIBA Women's AmeriCup on June 19 following three days of trials. VanSlooten is the first Spartan player to represent Team USA in competition since Aerial Powers was part of a squad that won gold at the World University Games in South Korea in 2014.
Receivers on the move: Where are Maddox Hunstad, Kelvin Brown going in college football?

2 days ago | amestrib.com | Clayton Freeman

Add a Beachside Barracuda to the list of St. Johns County athletes heading for Division I college football. Beachside wide receiver Maddox Hunstad announced his commitment to Bowling Green on June 16, following an excellent junior year in the Barracudas' first-ever playoff season. The 6-5, 205-pound Hunstad is a towering target for Beachside, reeling in 50 receptions for 846 yards and 11 touchdowns in the Barracudas' aerial bombardment in 2024.
Summer construction has arrived in Ames. Here are the projects you should be aware of:

3 days ago | amestrib.com | Celia Brocker

Ames has several ongoing summer construction projects scheduled for completion by fall. Highway 30 is undergoing a $35.4 million expansion to six lanes, utilizing a temporary bridge during construction. South 16th Street is being widened to four lanes near Jack Trice Stadium. Other projects include the reconstruction of Stange Road and Hyland Avenue, and improvements to Welch Avenue in Campustown. Summer construction has arrived, creating an array of closures and detours throughout the Ames area.
Iowa State University is building a 5,000-square-foot pet cancer clinic. Find out more:

4 days ago | amestrib.com | Celia Brocker

Iowa State University is building a new Pet Cancer Clinic, and the project's $7.5 million second phase was approved by the Iowa Board of Regents. The clinic will feature a patient-centered treatment area, advanced diagnostics, consultation spaces, and enhanced clinical trial capabilities. Construction is set to begin Winter 2026 and be completed by Summer 2027.
Online-only classes, diploma are on the way to the Ames CSD. What we know:

5 days ago | amestrib.com | Celia Brocker

The Ames Community School District approved a $37,500 contract with Edmentum for an online learning program. The program aims to provide flexibility for students who may struggle with traditional schooling, allowing them to participate in extracurriculars. Edmentum will offer accredited courses, licensed teachers, and live meetings. Ames CSD will provide a success coach.
At Home closing 26 stores after filing for bankruptcy. What's the future of Iowa's stores?

5 days ago | amestrib.com | Cooper Worth |Greta Cross

At Home, a furniture and home decor retailer, is closing dozens of stores across the United States after filing for bankruptcy on Monday, June 16. The home goods retailer based in Coppell, Texas, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to "broader economic and retail-specific market pressures," according to court documents. Here's what to know about the filing, how it will impact At Home customers and how many At Home locations are in Iowa. Why did At Home file for bankruptcy?
Fireworks in Ames? New bill loosens restrictions around Fourth of July, New Year's Eve

6 days ago | amestrib.com | Celia Brocker

Ames residents can discharge fireworks on private property during specified hours on July 3-4, and Dec. 31. Fireworks are prohibited on public property such as parks, streets, and sidewalks. Landlords are allowed to determine whether fireworks are permitted on their property. Ames residents are now allowed to shoot fireworks from their private property on the Fourth of July and New Year's Eve, thanks to a new state law.
Vote for the Ames Tribune female Athlete of the Week for June 8-14

6 days ago | amestrib.com | Joe Randleman

The week of June 8-14 was a busy one for high school softball teams from Ames-area teams. Ames, ranked No. 8 in Class 5A, went 4-4 during the week. The Little Cyclones split doubleheaders with 4A No. 8 Fort Dodge and 5A No. 10 Waukee, and they went 1-1 against Sioux City East and Wahlert Catholic at the Ames Invite on June 13 and then split with Bettendorf and 4A No. 1 Cedar Rapids Xavier on June 14 at Cedar Rapids.
Vote for the Ames Tribune male Athlete of the Week for June 8-14

6 days ago | amestrib.com | Joe Randleman

The week of June 8-14 saw plenty of high school baseball action from Ames-area teams. Ames went 4-0 with doubleheader sweeps of Fort Dodge and Ankeny. Class 3A No. 5 Ballard bounced back from a 5-0 loss to 3A No. 2 Pella with wins over Carlisle, South Hamilton and West Delaware. Colo-NESCO, Gilbert and Nevada each went 2-2, Collins-Maxwell 1-2 and Roland-Story 1-3. There were several standout individual performances from area baseball players during the week.