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.
Ace Hardware takes the top spot among Home Improvement Stores in Ames, Iowa with 1 locations as of May 8, 2024. Menards is in second place with 1 locations.