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Mother's Day is fast approaching and a lot of you might be treating your mother to brunch. And you have just a few more days to tell us, where's the best place to find that? You tell us. ...

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  Ames has a number of great photographers but in the Ames Readers' Choice contest voters overwhelmingly picked McClanahan Studio. The Studio located on 5th Street in Ames provi...

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  You've had days to click through Ames photographers best baby and wedding shots and the last 24 hours to pick who is best will be upon you soon. It's your last chance to vote ...

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Our Readers' Choice pool for best Ames portrait photographer has been extended. Ames photographers have been uploading their photos, and readers have spoken both with their comments ...

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  You can shop at one of those chain stores if you like, but Ames Readers' Choice readers prefer a certain downtown boutique.  After a two week contest, Ames Patch readers voted...

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Ames Main Street offers a variety of stores and shopping all within a couple blocks. Other areas of Ames have some interesting shops as well. Contest: Which Boutique is Your Favorite...

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  The Final Four began Friday and if you are looking for a place to watch the game, Ames readers have a suggestion for you.  Ames Patch readers were asked where they would most ...

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March Madness has already begun and is over for some teams. You can watch most of the games at home, but where would you be most likely to go if you decided to view the games in person?&#...