Ames Water Treatment Plant

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Beneath the charming facade of Ames, Iowa beats the heart of a much larger metropolitan area. With over 65,000 residents, Ames delivers cultural, recreational, educational, commercial, and entertainment amenities typically found in larger cities. As a thriving community, Ames continually focuses on building a robust environment rich with opportunities for everyone.

Ames has earned numerous accolades in recent years. In 2015, Bloomberg Business named it among the "15 Cities That Have Done the Best Since the Recession" and it ranked in the top 25 "Best Places for STEM Grads." Niche Ranking positioned Ames as #8 for "Best Towns for Millennials in America," while USA Today crowned it America's healthiest city. These recognitions highlight the exceptional qualities that residents have enjoyed for generations – friendly neighbors, beautiful green spaces, excellent shopping districts, vibrant schools, cultural venues, quality healthcare, and year-round recreational opportunities.

The city continues to invest in infrastructure improvements. In 2015, the Ames Public Library celebrated its first anniversary in an expanded facility following an $18-million renovation that nearly doubled its size. A ceremony marked the development of a new, state-of-the-art $75-million water treatment plant, and the Ames Power Plant transitioned from coal-generated electricity to cleaner natural gas.

Home to Iowa State University, Ames educates students from across the globe while playing a significant role in shaping the world's economic future. The university campus features expansive green spaces, attractive architecture, and over 36,000 students, bringing energy and vitality to the city while providing cultural and entertainment options typically found only in larger urban centers.

The community offers exceptional education from kindergarten through advanced degrees. Ames High School consistently produces the highest number of National Merit Scholar Finalists in Iowa. Small class sizes and experienced educators with advanced degrees make the school districts serving Ames exemplary models for others to follow.

As a medical hub for numerous counties, healthcare in Ames is accessible and advanced, with medical professionals offering cutting-edge interventions close to home. The city attracts both new businesses and expansions from existing companies, with world-class corporations including 3M, Barilla, Becker Underwood, Boehringer Ingelheim, Hach, Danfoss, and Syngenta thriving locally.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Ames provides four seasons of recreational activities through more than 36 parks, 55 miles of bike trails, golf courses, and more. Centrally located in the heart of the Midwest and Iowa, Ames is renowned for its stable economy, vibrant cultural environment, comprehensive medical care, quality schools, abundant parks, and the internationally acclaimed Iowa State University.