Ames IA

Ames is a city in Story County, Iowa, United States, located approximately 30 miles north of Des Moines in central Iowa. It is the home of Iowa S…
Ames is a city in Story County, Iowa, United States, located approximately 30 miles north of Des Moines in central Iowa. It is the home of Iowa State University. According to the 2020 census, Ames had a population of 66,427, making it the state's ninth-most populous city. Iowa State University was home to 30,177 students as of fall 2023, which make up approximately one half of the city's population.
  • Country: United States
  • State: Iowa
  • County: Story
  • Incorporated: 1864
  • Elevation: 942 ft (287 m)
  • Time zone: UTC−6 (CST)
  • ZIP code(s)™: 50010, 50011-50013 (UNIQUE ZIP Codes™-for Iowa State University), 50014

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Check in: Apr 27 · Check out: Apr 28

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Robert Deitch

Today · 6 PM – 2 AM

Middlebrook Mercantile

(multiple times)

Broadway's Next Hit Musical - Des …

Today · 7 PM

Temple Theater

(multiple times)

Jurassic Quest - Des Moines

Today · 3 PM

Iowa Events Center

(multiple times)

IHSAA State Basketball Tourna…

Today · 1 PM

Wells Fargo Arena

(multiple times)

Saturday, March 15th, 2025 (Des …

Mar 15 · 6 – 9 PM

Civic Center of Greater Des Moines

(multiple times)

Des Moines IA - Manitoba Moose …

Mar 15 · 6 PM

Wells Fargo Arena - Des Moines

(multiple times)

Andy Woodhull @ Des Moines Funn…

Today · 7 PM

Des Moines Funny Bone

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Amanda Fish @ xBk Live

Today · 8 PM

Drake University

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Des Moines Symphony: Pines …

Mar 17 · 7:30 PM

Civic Center of Greater Des Moines

(multiple times)

SOME LIKE IT HOT

Mar 18 · 7:30 – 10 PM

Civic Center of Greater Des Moines

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Line Dance Lessons w/Karla

Mar 15 · 4:30 – 5:30 PM

Lake Robbins Ballroom

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Brittany Sword Live at 36th Street Tav…

Mar 15 · 7 PM – 3 AM

Vintage Brewhouse

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SUNDAY WORSHIP CELEBRATION

Mar 16 · 10 – 11:55 AM

Worship Center

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Covered Bridges Winery

Mar 16 · 2 – 9 PM

Covered Bridges Winery

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Taps & Tags

Mar 17 · 7:30 PM – 3 AM

The Keg Stand

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Salsa Beginner 101 @ Manhattan

Mar 18 · 6 – 7 PM

Nieves Latin Dance Studio

(multiple times)

Des Moines IA - Ontario Reign at I…

Mar 22 · 6 PM

Wells Fargo Arena - Des Moines

(multiple times)

Omaha Lancers at Des Moines Bucc…

Mar 22 · 6 PM

Buccaneer Arena

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Jake Kloefkorn

Mar 20 · 9 PM – 6 AM

Shotgun Betty's

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NAMI LGBTQ+ Connection Supp…

Tue, Mar 18

5:30 PM

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Iowa Wolves vs. Texas Legends

Mar 24 · 6:30 PM

Civic Center of Greater Des Moines

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Iowa Wolves vs. Texas Legends

Mar 24 · 7:30 PM

Wells Fargo Arena - IA

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Brittany Sword Live at Kelly’s Little Ni…

Mar 21 · 7 PM – 3 AM

Kelly's Little Nipper

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Poncho's Friendly Confines

Mar 20 · 6 PM – 2 AM

Poncho's Friendly Confines

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Air Plant Homes

Mar 21 · 6:30 – 9:30 PM

Civic Center of Greater Des Moines

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MID WEEK ACTIVITIES

Wed, Mar 19

6:30 PM

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Dexter and The Moonrocks @ W…

Mar 22 · 6 PM

Wooly's

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Paws & Pints

Mar 21 · 6 PM – 1 AM

Paws & Pints

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Tanner Sovereign

Mar 22 · 8 PM – 4 AM

Drifters

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Iowa Wild vs. Chicago Wolves

Mar 26 · 7 PM

Wells Fargo Arena - IA

(multiple times)

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