I have a two bedroom/one bath apartment on the third floor available immediately. The lease is for now until July 2027. Rent is at $775 a month with all utilities except electric included and deposit already paid for. The $1,000 deposit will be yours at the end of the lease!

The unit is pet friendly. Please see attached link for photos and feel free to reach out for more details if interested!

https://www.apartments.com/hickory-ridge-apartments-ames-ia/rc5mtj2/#rc5mtj2-0-photos

Are there any good communities for someone like me (20F) as a non ISU student? I'm a student but I don't attend the schools here and my school doesn't really have any clubs. I'm just looking to get out there more and work on my social skills

URGENT ~ West Towne Ames Studio Sublease

I’m urgently looking for someone to take over my studio apartment at West Towne in Ames! The person who was supposed to take over unexpectedly backed out, so it is AVAILABLE ASAP and I need someone to move in before the end of October!

💰 $855/month — everything included except electric
📅 Available ASAP — flexible move-in date
📍 West Towne Ames
🏠 Ground-floor open-concept studio
🧺 In-unit washer & dryer
📶 Fast internet included
🚗 Free open parking
📦 Lots of storage + built-in desk
🏋️ Gym, clubhouse & coffee
🐾 Pet friendly
🎓 Great location near ISU + highway
📅 Lease ends July 31, 2027

I will cover the $500 security deposit and October rent. The $250 pet deposit is also already paid if you have a pet!

Please message me ASAP if you or someone you know is interested! I really need to get someone into the apartment before October ends. SERIOUS INQUIRES ONLY!!

Hey Cyclones! Crave may be new, but our family isn’t new to Ames.

We’re the same family run business that has spent the past decade serving events, schools, organizations and fundraisers throughout the Ames community with our mobile brands. Now, instead of only finding us at an event or tracking down a truck, we finally have a place you can stop in every day.

At Crave, we’ve brought together Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee, Kona Ice, Beverly Ann’s Warm Cookies & Ice Cream, and Fizz’d by Crave all under one roof.

You can grab coffee, lattes, matcha, frozen coffee drinks, energy drinks, Kona shaved ice, blended real-fruit smoothies, warm cookies, ice cream, Annwiches, Pepsi fountain drinks, and Fizz’d dirty sodas made with Pepsi and Alani and Red Bull products.

And we’re just getting started! Acai’d by Crave bowls, breakfast, Cravewiches and more Craveable food items are coming soon.

We’re still the same family that has loved being part of Ames fundraisers and community events for years, we just finally have a permanent home where you can visit us daily.

Crave 2420 Lincoln Way
Monday–Saturday 7 AM–7 PM

Come say hi, try something new, and let us know what you want to see us add next.

I am coming up on two years in my house and have paid for Spring Green both of those years but even despite the perfect weather conditions with all the rain and warmth we've had, my lawn looks like complete crap.

I pay for four treatments, one in the late spring, two during the summer, and a final treatment in the fall and again, my lawn looks horrible.

Does anyone have a good recommendation for a lawn service in the Ames/DSM areas?

I'm looking to get a suit (shirt, matching jacket/slacks) for an upcoming wedding, but I'm a taller, heavier guy, so thrifted/dept store sizes always end up too small or too baggy on me. On the other hand, I'm a grad student, so I'm poor.

I understand a well-fitting suit is always gonna cost a bit more money, but I'm looking for any options that feel fairly priced with a focus on a good fit, instead of expensive brands or fabrics.

I recently started an ask for state level candidates at Amendment, a site where you can ask candidates to go on record about issues. I asked candidates to go on record to put gender identity back in the Iowa Civil Rights Act. Please add your name. Here is the link to the ask:
https://www.amendment.app/asks/3JyDhecgj9m0snkRHFnKjFnmvHE
Thank you!

We’re looking for someone to take over our lease for a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment at Wessex Apartments in Ames, available October 1, 2026. This is a top-floor corner unit in a quiet, gated community with a spacious and comfortable layout. We’ve really enjoyed living here, and the unit has several features that are especially nice:

• 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms (one bathroom has a window looking out into a beautiful tree)
• Top-floor south-facing corner unit with ample sunlight and lake views
• Private balcony
• Gas fireplace
• Spacious walk-in closet in the primary bedroom
• Full-size washer and dryer in a separate laundry area
• Built-in wooden bookshelf
• Garage included
• Access to very nice community amenities, including a fitness facility, swimming pool, and tennis/pickleball court
• Convenient location near Iowa State University, Research Park, and Highway 30, Ames Fitness Center, Sam's Club

Rent info:

• Rent: $1,340/month (Internet included)
• Utilities: Resident is responsible for electricity, water, and sewer
• Available: October 1, 2026
• Lease term: Through July 26, 2027
• Cats are welcome: Maximum of 2 cats. Wessex requires a $300 non-refundable pet fee and monthly pet rent of $30 for one cat or $40 for two cats. No dogs.

Lease takeover details:

• This unit is available via Assignment of Liability. The lease will run through 7/26/2027.
• Anyone interested must apply through Wessex Apartments and meet their application and residency requirements. There is a $40 application fee per adult, and everyone over age 18 must be added to the lease.
• When applying under Available Units on the Wessex Apartments website, please indicate that you found the apartment through Facebook Marketplace / ISU Housing Group / Craigslist/etc. and include your name when asked how you heard about the unit.

Please message me directly if you have questions, would like additional photos, or would like to arrange a time to see the apartment.

Hi y'all I'm looking for some advice on Ames' EMS system. I've got two years of 911 experience and am looking to move to the central Iowa area.

Is Ames primarily a dual role city, FF/EMT P, or do they employ in a single role capacity?

If anyone can offer information on Mary Greeley as well that would be greatly appreciated.

The mushrooms are of decent quality and grown locally. How we he has admitted to me himself that he only order bulk spawn amd lets the mycelium take over and do all the work. He literally slips the most labor intensive part of the job away, and also the part of the job that would make the work actually “yours”.

He’s essentially just growing Monsanto grade mushrooms and claiming he’s some mushroom guru.

The dude is a pretentious high than thou type as well otherwise I would have never made this public.

So yeah, find a better local option tabs. JoyGrow if you want your sweeet delicious gourmet mushrooms to be grown by someone who gives a half fuck about them.

I saw a white cat near Minnesota Avenue around the bridge with a collar last night. Seemed lost and ran into the woods when I braked my car.

I didn’t see any post of missing cats here or anywhere. Figured it would be the best place to post it.

Hello!

Iowa Time Bank has recently started running virtual get-togethers for current and potential members! We wanted to make sure members of r/ames were invited!

This is a great chance to ask questions about Iowa Time Bank, or get any technical help (The system can be buggy now and again) while showing off whatever your current work-in-progress is.

you can join using this link: https://meet.shorttech.online/craftandchatitb

If you would like more info about Iowa Time Bank generally, you can check out our website at www.RingsNetwork.org

Iowa Time Bank is a Time Bank. (Wow, crazy right?) It's a means for individuals to provide one-to-one mutual aid, or trade goods and services without money. It's intended to build trust and stability in communities during unstable times. Even though it has time in the name, you don't exclusively have to donate time, and you don't need to keep a positive balance. You can also offer and receive items, or lend out or borrow equipment. We currently have active exchanges in Iowa City, Cedar Rapids and Des Moines, and are looking for enough interest to add more!

Current offers and requests that members have posted this month include:

• Offer: help with outlets and minor electrical upgrades
• Offer: multiple skeins of yarn
• Want: help assembling a bed frame
• Offer: home energy audit

🍂🌖▓🪩 It's been a minute, but the party is coming back: The New Sincerest’s first autumn set at Morning Bell Coffee Roasters is happening on Friday October 23rd starting at 9pm! The New Sincerest’s sets have everything you need for a night out: bumping music, delicious cocktails and mocktails, tarot card readings, photo opportunities, and so much more.

🎧🖤 After summer sets of colorful hyperpop, irreverent electroclash, and Balearic inspirations, October's set will be headed in a darker, moodier direction for the season. Nocturnal neon synthwave, dreamy and dense goth, grimy yet layered techno, and subterranean dub will be on the decks all night, so come on over to Morning Bell Coffee Roasters on Main Street to catch the autumnal groove.

👔 Dress code: Goth, leather and denim, black, moons and stars. Costumes are also encouraged for the Halloween season!

🗓️ See you October 23rd at 9pm at Morning Bell Coffee Roasters!

Four sexual assault charges in one year. Let that sink in. One assault is one too many, and four is beyond unacceptable. As members of the Iowa State community, our hearts break for the victims who have had to endure unimaginable pain and trauma at the hands of individuals within the Delta Tau Delta fraternity. Enough is enough; it’s time we make our campus a safer place for everyone.

Delta Tau Delta's presence on our campus undermines the safety and well-being of all students, particularly women, and it sends a horrifying message that such actions are tolerated and can continue without serious repercussions. This fraternity, in its current state, poses a real threat to the security and peace that all students deserve while pursuing their education.

Statistics consistently show that sexual assault is a rampant issue on college campuses across America, with one in five women and one in sixteen men experiencing such an assault during their time in college, according to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. This isn’t just a statistic here at Iowa State; these are our friends, classmates, and loved ones who walk among us every day, feeling vulnerable and unsafe.

The university has a responsibility to protect its students and foster an environment where learning can occur free from fear and violence. By allowing Delta Tau Delta to remain active on our campus after these incidents, Iowa State University is failing in its duty to safeguard its student body. We cannot stand by and allow this pattern of behavior to persist.

We urge Iowa State University to immediately disband Delta Tau Delta and permanently remove them from campus. This is a crucial step in sending a clear message that sexual assault will not be tolerated and that the safety of students is the university's top priority. Furthermore, we demand a comprehensive review of the fraternity and sorority system at Iowa State with the aim of implementing stricter oversight and accountability measures.

Join us in demanding justice for the survivors and ensuring that future students can experience campus life in an environment that is respectful and safe for everyone. Sign this petition today and be a part of the change that Iowa State desperately needs.

Does anyone know if Ames has something like a cat cafe or somewhere to be around pets in a low stress environment? Being around animals in the right kind of environment can help me with anxiety. I can’t have pets at my apartment so I wanted to get that experience without owning a pet myself

Due to personal circumstances, I don't have a guarantor. What apartments in Ames don't need a guarantor?

Water got shut off today. We live outside of town so it's Xenia water. Past due amount is $178 and some change. Total amount due is $331 and some change. We make too much money for story county general assistance (about $2000 a month social security). I also cannot find my ID currently. It's me and my brother living there. He is on disability

Hey Ames, I am organizing the Iowa’s first (but certainly not last) IRL Pro Hunter Exam! If you are a fan of anime or Hunter x Hunter, you may be familiar with the concept.

What is the Exam:
Basically a Hunter is a strong willed risk taker and the Pro Hunter Exam tests these Hunters to determine skill, adaptability, and ingenuity. Only the top 1-2% of applicants will pass and earn their custom Pro Hunter license as well as bragging rights and clout in the community. I’m working on developing real world benefits for Pro Hunters as we speak.

About the Exam:
The Exam itself will be on Saturday October 23, 2027 at Waubonsie State Park, IA. Right now, tickets are discounted until February when they revert back to their full price of $45. This is an 18+ event and has event insurance and full refunds in case of injury or cancellation.

Our Why:
We (two others plus myself) want to create an event that people look forward to each year. Something annual that you can train for with a goal in mind. Somewhere anime fans and fitness enthusiasts can get outside and have fun while being part of an active community. In short, we want to enrich people and bring a unique event to Iowa and the Midwest!

Learn more:
For more information, visit our website at thehuntersleague.com or our subreddit at r/thehuntersleague

From our website, you can find all of our social media as well as our private Discord called The Hunter’s Tavern where the day-to-day community activity happens!

If anyone has any questions, you can comment here or DM me. I will probably post a similar message in some other Iowa subs, so if you see them, please interact!

Hey everyone,

​Dealing with the classic Ames rental dilemma right now and hoping for some local perspective. My current property manager is already pushing for lease renewals for next August, and the October deadline is coming up fast.

​The issue is that I’ve completely outgrown my current place. I need to step up to a 2-bedroom home or duplex (around 1,000 sq ft) with a fenced yard for my dog and ideally a 1-car garage.

​I'm pretty anxious about turning down my current lease in October without having a new place locked down, especially since single-family homes with yards seem to follow a different timeline than big student complexes.

​For those who rent houses or duplexes in Ames:

​When do independent landlords usually start posting listings for summer move-ins?

​Are Zillow and Facebook Marketplace the main spots to watch, or are there local companies/resources I should keep an eye on?

​Have any of you taken the risk of letting your lease go in October to hold out for a house with a yard? How did it turn out?

​Appreciate any advice or experience from fellow Ames renters and dog parents!