Ames
geographical name
city in central Iowa north of Des Moines population 58,965
Note: Iowa State University is located in Ames.
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“Ames.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ames. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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