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Memorial Day is a federal and state holiday.

What's Open, What's Closed on Memorial Day

Plus When is the Memorial Day Parade.

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The site of one of three new elementary schools in Ames on Miller Avenue. A school will be built here replacing Edwards Elementary.

Ames School Board Skips Cost Saving Value Engineering Sessions for New Schools

Man Accused of Raping Iowa State Student in Dorm

Ames Man Sentenced to 3 Years in Federal Prison for Marijuana and Gun Charges

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New Homes For Sale in Ames This Week

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Find Kids Summer Camps in Ames and All Around Iowa

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Coming Soon! Ames Patch Gets a New Look

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Search Continues for Abducted Iowa Girl as Suspect is Found Dead

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Dana Ulepich looks at the debris from her house destroyed by a powerful tornado ripped through the area on May 20, 2013 in Moore, Oklahoma. The tornado, reported to be at least EF4 strength and two miles wide, touched down in the Oklahoma City area on Monday killing at least 51 people.

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How to Help the Tornado Victims of Moore, Oklahoma

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Ames School District Superintendent Receives $153,000 Compensation Package

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Yesterday

Severe weather is possible for Polk County tonight.

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Tornado Warning Issued for Story County

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2 days ago

Gov. Branstad proclaimed 2013 as the year of the veterinarian in Iowa.

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Scandals Are Now About Us, Rather Than Government

By Jeff Angelo | Tuesday, May 21

Political activist and media guy

How we react to scandal determines whether we will truly continue to live in a free country.

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LIVE UNITED Food Drive Held Through May 23

By Sara Wilson | Friday, May 17

Donate now to the LIVE UNITED Food Drive! There are 60 organizations serving as drop-off locations throughout Story County to distribute food to 13 food pantries.

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Is Tea Healthier Than Coffee?

By Dr. Aaron Martin | Friday, May 17

If you aren't a tea or coffee lover before reading this article, you may be convinced to give it another shot! Here's look at the major health benefits to your morning brews!

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Feeling Lost on Your Career Map? Try a Career Compass

By Michael J Gremmer | Monday, May 20

Most professionals are familiar with the concept of a career map. But with the ups and downs of today’s economy, a conventional map can sometimes serve as little more than wishful thinking.

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National Public Radio Asks If Obama Is Suffering from the 'Second-Term Curse'

By Maria Houser Conzemius | Monday, May 20 | 99 comments

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Don't call the scandals plaguing the Obama administration "the second-term curse" as though the president is neither responsible nor accountable for his and his administration's mistakes.

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