Working Here
Ames, Story County, and Boone have a large collective workforce. With recent growth in population and new construction, there is ample opportunity for investment in these areas. Close proximity to Iowa State University, a research university known for its programs in agriculture and technology, as well as DMACC, a community college with a wealth of trade programs, provides a unique opportunity to capture fresh graduates who are seeking employment with their new degrees. Below are a series of statistics showing the current workforce, and the rapidly expanding future workforce, with several students who will soon be prepared to enter the workforce.
Top Employers Include:
Top Employers Include:
- Iowa State University
- Iowa Department of Transportation
- City of Ames
- Danfoss
- Mary Greeley Medical Center
- McFarland Clinic
- Ames Community School District
- Hach Companies
- National Centers for Animal Health
- Workiva
- 3M
- AgLeader Technology
- American Packaging
- Fareway Stores, Inc.
- Burke Corporation
- Hy-Vee Food Stores
- Renewably Energy Group, Inc.
Living Here
Nuts & Bolts
City of Ames: The City of Ames offers municipal utilities that are set up through their website. Utilities can be paid online or in the mail. The Ames City Council is committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment to all residents! They strive to provide a diverse, inclusive community where all residents are put in the best position to succeed. The Ames Police Department is dedicated to providing a safe community for all Ames residents. They offer a variety of community programs and outreach that can be found on their website.
Story County, Iowa: Story County is led by its Board of Supervisors. The Board focuses on a number of tasks such as economic development, policy administration, tax levy, and many more. Story County is dedicated to offering ample polling locations for its residents and currently has over 40 voting locations. You can find additional voter information and relocation incentive information on their website.
City of Ames: The City of Ames offers municipal utilities that are set up through their website. Utilities can be paid online or in the mail. The Ames City Council is committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment to all residents! They strive to provide a diverse, inclusive community where all residents are put in the best position to succeed. The Ames Police Department is dedicated to providing a safe community for all Ames residents. They offer a variety of community programs and outreach that can be found on their website.
Story County, Iowa: Story County is led by its Board of Supervisors. The Board focuses on a number of tasks such as economic development, policy administration, tax levy, and many more. Story County is dedicated to offering ample polling locations for its residents and currently has over 40 voting locations. You can find additional voter information and relocation incentive information on their website.
Housing
Neighborhoods: Whether you live within city limits, or in a small community just outside of Ames, we offer a diverse spread of housing opportunities in our community. Ames itself offers a multitude of neighborhoods to choose from, like the Historic Downtown Ames in central Ames, Quarry Estates in north Ames overlooking Ada Hayden heritage park, and Brookview West in west Ames located near many preK-12 schools. Learn more about housing options in Ames and Story County by getting in touch with one of our real estate centers today!
Housing Options: Ames, Boone and Story County communities offer a wide variety of housing options from efficiency apartments in remodeled historic buildings to family-friendly rentals to young professional apartments and single family homes.
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Neighborhoods: Whether you live within city limits, or in a small community just outside of Ames, we offer a diverse spread of housing opportunities in our community. Ames itself offers a multitude of neighborhoods to choose from, like the Historic Downtown Ames in central Ames, Quarry Estates in north Ames overlooking Ada Hayden heritage park, and Brookview West in west Ames located near many preK-12 schools. Learn more about housing options in Ames and Story County by getting in touch with one of our real estate centers today!
Housing Options: Ames, Boone and Story County communities offer a wide variety of housing options from efficiency apartments in remodeled historic buildings to family-friendly rentals to young professional apartments and single family homes.
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Healthcare
Between McFarland Clinic and Mary Greeley Medical Center, Ames offers world class medical care to its residents. McFarland Clinic is the largest physician-owned specialty- clinic in the state. Over the course of one year, their staff of over 280 providers and 1000 assistants see over one million patient visits. Mary Greeley Medical Center offers a wide range of care from cancer treatment, orthopedics, surgical services, cardiac care, and a plethora of other treatment services. ADD STORY COUNTY MEDICAL AND BOONE COUNTY HOSPITAL
Between McFarland Clinic and Mary Greeley Medical Center, Ames offers world class medical care to its residents. McFarland Clinic is the largest physician-owned specialty- clinic in the state. Over the course of one year, their staff of over 280 providers and 1000 assistants see over one million patient visits. Mary Greeley Medical Center offers a wide range of care from cancer treatment, orthopedics, surgical services, cardiac care, and a plethora of other treatment services. ADD STORY COUNTY MEDICAL AND BOONE COUNTY HOSPITAL
Transportation
There are a number of great public transportation systems offered to residents in Story County! Cyride offers a low rate public bus route that can take you anywhere in the city of Ames. There is also an airport shuttle that is provided to residents from Ames, Boone, Nevada, and Story City to the Des Moines International Airport. For more information visit: http://www.cyride.com/sct
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There are a number of great public transportation systems offered to residents in Story County! Cyride offers a low rate public bus route that can take you anywhere in the city of Ames. There is also an airport shuttle that is provided to residents from Ames, Boone, Nevada, and Story City to the Des Moines International Airport. For more information visit: http://www.cyride.com/sct
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Education
Story County offers an outstanding variety of school districts throughout the county. In 2020, Ames High School was rated as the “Best High School in Iowa” according to U.S News. For more information on all of the outstanding school districts offered in Story County visit: https://www.storycountyiowa.gov/894/School-Boards-Districts
Story County offers an outstanding variety of school districts throughout the county. In 2020, Ames High School was rated as the “Best High School in Iowa” according to U.S News. For more information on all of the outstanding school districts offered in Story County visit: https://www.storycountyiowa.gov/894/School-Boards-Districts
