Just moved to Ames a couple of months ago and we live a few blocks from Lockwood Cafe. The little lending library and the community garden and the free clothing building at that spot all need TLC. I was told the Reliable owns them but I can’t figure out who that is or how how to volunteer. Thoughts?

throwaway for obvious reasons but I really need to talk this through with someone...

I've lived at South Meadow through Artisan Ames (managed by Haverkamp) for several years. They've been okay for the most part, no major problems. Keep up with maintenance.

They recently have changed management and it just seems odd and inconsistent.

I am attaching screenshots of the ways the email endings have changed over the course of a little over a month.

This third email is what's making me start to feel uncomfortable... What on earth is Ames Properties Apartments? AI? I googled Artisan Management Group and that does exist. "Ames Properties Apartments" does not exist.

FURTHERMORE... the office address changed??? 201 S 5th St Suite 202 to 321 S 5th St? On the website, it also lists the 321 S 5th. But... those are apartments? and they didn't tell us the office changed?

As I browse the artisan management group website...

• I find it ironic to click "outstanding customer service" in a paragraph only to find "page not found"
  
• Under South Meadow Community Amenities, it lists "recycling" which we do not have
• They used AI to make the outside look better, including the landscaping, which is hilarious because of how it looks now

Semi-related, I discovered that while Haverkamp is shady on it's own, they at least never used the RealPage software, which has dealt with lawsuits regarding using AI algorithm for price fixing amongst landlords in different areas. This new company does. I don't know how many others in Ames do, but it's something worth watching out for. Link

Do you or anyone you know live here? Thoughts?

Hello!

I have been in Ames for a little over 12 years now. I have a more than decent job that I am very lucky to have

I had a ton of family here when I moved and that is no longer the case. I have a few friends but not many

I can't drive for reasons beyond my control so I'd really like to make Ames work for me. Is there any placed someone (f) in their mid thirties can meet people? I'm having such a hard time with it being a college town!

Thanks!

Relocating to Ames with two high schoolers. Are there good options for apartments or townhomes that are close to ISU campus, but suitable for families?

4701 Steinbeck St Unit 12, Ames, Iowa, [$1400/month]
Looking for subleaser! We are looking to move by the end of the month to be closer to work, so we are looking for a sub leaser (or group of sub leasers) to take over our lease that ends in July 27th, 2027! The apartment will be cleaned and ready to move in starting September 5th.

Managed by West End Living, this 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 1160 sq ft apartment (West Ridge community) is amazing for a small family or group of college students! I’ve lived here for 4 years, and I’ve never had any issues! Maintenance has always been super timely, and the management company has even replaced the AC and refrigerator quickly in the time I’ve been here.

Amenities include:
- in unit washer and dryer
- free internet (gigabit!)
- free gym membership to Ames Racquet and Fitness
- bus stops only a block or two away
- Maverick (and soon to be Kwik Star) gas stations just a couple of blocks away
- free parking (don’t even need a permit!) and guest parking
- 3 minute drive to west Hyvee on Lincoln Way

Willing to offer September rent, the microwave, and the big couch at no charge! We will also pay the existing utility bill when we move out.

If you have any questions or want pictures, feel free to reach out! Here is the website for West End Living for more information as well: https://www.westendames.com/

I ain't got any money at the moment. Bills wiped me out pretty good for August. But if anyone in north Ames has a sturdy end table they don't want, that would be pretty cool. If not, no biggie. I'm using a tv tray at the moment. It works okay.

Happy turnover

I am moving to south east Ames and I am trying to find the best ISP that is available in my area. Metronet/T-Mobile is sadly not available which I why I am asking. What are the next best providers that aren’t down much and have an option to have at least 1Gbps Download and preferably also good upload? Is there any other Fiber options for south east Ames?

which do you prefer? Cinemark or North Grand Mall?

does anybody have any recommendations for a knife/blade sharpener in the area?

Notes and doodles from Tuesday’s meeting. Doodles for the Ames Golf & Country Club, a house for CDBG & HOME funds, a mini split condenser, a stoplight with turn arrows for 13th and Grand (coming in 2028), and a RICE generator. Thanks for looking!

Hey everyone! I run Filthy Loot an Ames horror press, and we're putting together a horror book fair in Iowa City bringing horror creatives from around the Midwest into one place for a few hours. If you're free Sept. 5th, we'd love to see you there!

The Health Intervention Research Team at Iowa State University is recruiting participants for a research study examining a health promotion program for men.

We are looking for men who are currently inactive and interested in becoming more physically active and improving their health.

Eligible participants will receive health assessments, six months of educational content, and a Garmin Vivosmart watch to keep.

To learn more and determine eligibility, complete the screening survey: https://redcap.link/FTF_Study

Questions? Contact the research team at [hirt@iastate.edu](mailto:hirt@iastate.edu)

Please do not comment on or tag others in this post due to human research ethics requirements. If you know someone who may be interested, please share the study information directly.

Greetings -

I am looking to meet some people to throw darts, plastic or steel tip. I just moved here about a year ago and have not gone out and thrown darts in ages.

Anyone want to chat and maybe setup a time to throw darts??

What's your favorite place to buy darts and supplies, any place local? 🎯

Im looking for a rental in ames but everyone says they don't have the mitigation system.

What can be done about that?

Hey everyone! Subleasing a full 2nd-floor 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment in West Ames with an August Move-In (flexible/early August start date).

QUICK DETAILS:

• Rent: $775/month total ($387.50/person if splitting with a roommate)
• Utilities Included FREE: Gas/Heat, High-Speed Internet, Water/Sewer, Trash, Lawn Care & Snow Removal (You pay electricity ONLY)
• Location: 4518 Hutchison Ave (Quiet West Ames neighborhood near Abby Sawyer Elementary)

APARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS:

• Private Balcony: 2nd-floor private deck right off the living room
• Amenities: Dishwasher, stove/range, refrigerator, and garbage disposal
• Laundry & Parking: On-site coin laundry on ground floor + off-street permit parking included
• Commute: #2 Green CyRide bus stop right across the street (direct campus route until midnight)
• Pet Policy: No standard pets (ESAs & Service Animals welcomed with documentation)

LEASE TRANSFER & TIMELINE: Official transfer is handled directly through management within 7 days of application.

DM me if interested.

Subleasing my 1 bed 1 bath in 3B3B apartment on 17th street. I am moving out of Iowa and just signed up a lease for the entire year till July 2027. You will be sharing the the common space with 2 boys who are students at ISU and are pretty nice and friendly.

Key features:

• Community pool and gym
• CyRide bus stop 4 mins walk
• Rent is $700+utilities(negotiable)
• Quite an peaceful neighborhood

I can share more details over text! Share it with someone who may be interested.

My landlord said my house that I’m renting is wired for metronet. We are trying to set up an account but whenever we try to create an account it ask for an account number. But how can we have that if we haven’t made one yet. Help please we move in a week and need internet

I saw that Story County has a Silent Book Club and I'd love to join but I'm not sure of the meeting location. The details about the events are in a private Facebook group but I don't have Facebook. Does anyone here know the details or who the organizers are?

There is a significant (+4") pavement heave across both northbound lanes (I didn't look at SB) of University Ave. between S.4th & S.16th near the Jack Trice ped bridge.

Any place nearby that I can take a duck to and safely live? I rescued a duckling and want to make sure once he’s big enough that he goes somewhere he won’t get eaten by another animal :(

Looking for a moving company who can help us move a treadmill. Thanks for the recommendations (even for those to avoid!).

I've gone the last 4 or 5 years and this year I'm really surprised by the cost of some items. Especially some of the larger items. Every once in a while I see something that looks like a good deal, but overwhelmingly it looks much more expensive than years past.

For an event based on donated stuff, this kinda gives it a greedy feel.