Ames, IA
Music connected to Ames
About Ames
- • Cloris Leachman, the Emmy and Oscar-winning actress, was born in Des Moines and raised in Ames.
- • The first electronic digital computer, the Atanasoff-Berry Computer (ABC), was invented at Iowa State.
- • Iowa State University's establishment in 1858 cemented Ames' place as an educational hub.
- • Ames was a filming location for the 1996 film "Twister", because of its flat terrain.
- • The Great Labor Day Storm of 1950 brought a record low pressure and significant damage.
- • It was named after Congressman Oakes Ames in 1864, honoring his support for the railroad.
- • With 66,427 residents, it's larger than most Iowa college towns.
- • Its elevation is 928 feet, higher than many other Iowa cities.
- • Education and research at Iowa State drive much of the local economy.
- • Ames feels like a blend of academic energy and Midwestern charm.
- • The Iowa Wild (AHL) are in Des Moines, about 30 minutes away, and are affiliated with the Minnesota Wild.
- • Iowa State's rivalry with the University of Iowa, especially in football, is called the Cy-Hawk series.
Artists From Ames
Songs About Ames
Nearby Places
Ames Piano Quartet
Charles Dodge
Chris Bathgate
John Buck
Larissa Maestro
Leslie Hall
Mumford's
Pelvis
Peter Schickele
Peter Vinograde
Ted Kooser
The Envy Corps
The Fiddle Chics
The Poison Control Center
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