City of Ames & CyRide

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While there’s a lot to do on campus, the Ames community both shopping, dining and outdoor activities to make the most of your college experience. Let’s check in with Stuart to see how he’s made Ames his home.

– You know, Alex growing up on a crop farm in small town Eastern Iowa and watching my father work to improve his farming operation, was truly inspirational. This led me to further my agricultural education here at Iowa State University. The moment I arrived in Ames was perfect. It was an easy place I could definitely call home. Getting involved is something that was really important to me. That’s why the first thing I did was join a fraternity. I have had fantastic opportunities, including becoming the president of the Farm Operations Club, becoming an ambassador for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and assisting in Iowa State University’s homecoming. Iowa State and the city of Ames provide countless opportunities for lifelong memories. There’s been a horticulture garden at Iowa State since 1914 and now Reiman Gardens is one of the finest gardens in the country. As one of the most popular attractions in Ames, Reiman Gardens is a great place to take a walk and enjoy the beautiful scenery. The best part, it’s free for all Iowa State students. With a population of just over 66,000, Ames has all the benefits of a bigger city. Including job opportunities, attractions, shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation. But it still definitely has that small town feel. It’s no wonder Ames is consistently ranked as one of the top places to live in America. Ames is also conveniently located only 40 minutes away from Des Moines, Iowa’s capital city. Moving here, easy. Accessible transportation was a must for me. CyRide, the city’s bus system, is a collaboration between the city of Ames and Iowa State. With CyRide’s 13 routes, you can easily get anywhere you need to go. My time spent here in Ames is something I’m gonna cherish forever. It’s easy to see why Ames has been ranked the number one college town in America. I hope you get the chance to experience it for yourself. What do you think, Alex? Back to you.

– I’m having a great time, Stuart! What a welcoming community and beautiful part of the country. You’re right, it’s easy to see why Ames is consistently ranked as one of the best places in America to live. Amazing.