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Ames at a glance

Population66,112
Median age23.3
Median household income$60,102
Median home value$263,800
Median rent$1,040
Homeownership43%
College-educated63.5%
Average commute16 min
Work from home11.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates.

What's in the Ames daily digest

  • Local Pulse — the top local headlines, summarized.
  • Today's Outlook — the Ames forecast with one practical line on what to wear or skip.
  • What's On Around Town — events, markets, and shows in the next day or two.
  • Spotlight & Story — a short feature on a local place, business, or person.

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Each edition has four short sections: Local Pulse (top headlines), Today's Outlook (weather with context), What's On Around Town (events and markets), and Spotlight & Story (a local feature). It's about a 5-minute read.

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