Located in the heart of Iowa in Story County, you can find the city of Ames. An amazing place to call home, this delightful community has received many "bests" in its time. In 2006, Expansion magazine ranked the Ames Metro Area Public Schools 12th in the nation, when just a year earlier the community had been named third in the nation for having a highly-educated work force. Meanwhile, BestJobs.com placed the community in its list of top 20 best places to live and work, and the New Rating Guide to Life in America´s Small Cities called Ames the second most livable city in the nation!
With its ideal location and highly admired schools, Ames is the perfect place to raise a family. The Ames Metro Area Public School district serves over 4,000 students annually with seven elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. Students are prepared for their next step in life when they graduate from the Ames community school district. There are also a number of top-notch private schools in the area from which young residents can choose to attend. Ames is also home to Iowa State University (ISU), which is known for its excellent science and technical fields of study. If you´re a working adult looking to further your education, William Penn University and Des Moines Area Community College are other higher educational opportunities within this area.
Featuring the Summer Iowa Games, residents and visitors of the Ames community enjoy countless recreational opportunities year round. The summer games include archery, cycling, fencing, horseshoes, skateboarding, swimming, tennis and water skiing as well as softball, baseball, soccer and so much more.
With so much to explore throughout this vibrant community, Ames is a wonderful location to live, work and play. Come and see available Ames homes for sale today!
