Ames, Iowa, US is a city located in Story County and is home to Iowa State University. It was founded in 1864 and incorporated in 1872, with a population of over 66,000 as of 2019. The city is named after Congressman Oakes Ames, a key figure in the construction of the transcontinental railroad. A notable attraction in Ames is the Reiman Gardens, a 17-acre botanical garden featuring over 800 species of plants and the Christina Reiman Butterfly Wing with over 800 butterflies.
T-Mobile takes the top spot among Cell Phone Stores in Ames, Iowa with 3 locations as of April 29, 2024. Verizon Wireless is in second place with 3 locations. AT&T rounds out the top three with 2 locations.