Geography of Ames
Ames, Iowa, a city in Story County. It is about 30 miles (50 km) north of downtown Des Moines. Iowa State University is here. The city was first settled in 1864. It has the council-manager form of government.
Population: 50,731.

Ames, Iowa, a city in Story County. It is about 30 miles (50 km) north of downtown Des Moines. Iowa State University is here. The city was first settled in 1864. It has the council-manager form of government.
Population: 50,731.