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08/08/2025

A unique new north Ames restaurant, featuring a Mexican buffet, opens to the public for the first time Friday morning.

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https://storycounty.news/2025/08/monterrey-mexican-grill-featuring-buffet-opening-friday-in-north-ames/

A new Mexican restaurant and buffet is set to open to the public in north Ames this week, with a grand opening date TBD.

08/01/2025

Police say they believe the victim in a train vs. pedestrian fatality in Nevada was walking along the tracks before the collision occured.

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https://storycounty.news/2025/07/elderly-man-struck-killed-by-train-in-nevada-police-say/

A 70-year-old man was reportedly struck and killed by a moving train in Nevada early Wednesday evening, according to police.

07/28/2025

A months-long roadway reconstruction project near Iowa State University is getting close to completion.

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https://storycounty.news/2025/07/stange-road-reconstruction-in-ames-nears-completion/

The reconstruction of Stange Road, which began March 17, is still set to be completed in August, according to an Iowa State University spokesperson.The months long reconstruction project began due to the road’s age and condition. Nathan Graves, ISU’s manager of construction projects, said the pr...

07/02/2025

An Ames resident and central Iowa tattoo artist is accused of assaulting multiple women during their parlor visits.

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https://storycounty.news/2025/07/ames-tattoo-artist-facing-multiple-sexual-assault-charges/

An Ames man is facing multiple sexual assault charges stemming from tattoo parlor appointments in Marshalltown and Clive.

06/26/2025

Investigators have filed criminal charges against a woman involved in a deadly collision on Highway 30.

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https://storycounty.news/2025/06/update-slater-woman-charged-following-fatal-head-on-crash-near-ames/

Authorities have filed criminal charges against a Slater woman following a deadly head-on traffic collision on Highway 30 near Ames.

06/16/2025

Authorities are investigating a motor vehicle vs. pedestrian collision in north Ames that killed one and left another hospitalized.

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https://storycounty.news/2025/06/developing-story-pedestrian-killed-in-north-ames-accident/

An individual was killed in a motor vehicle vs. pedestrian incident in north Ames Friday evening, which left a second person hospitalized.

06/12/2025

Roadwork south of Huxley continues in an effort to 'increase safety and reduce wait times'.

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https://storycounty.news/2025/06/what-to-expect-with-road-improvements-continuing-on-huxleys-south-side/

Road improvements south of Huxley include a new roundabout and turn lanes, with construction expected to conclude in late fall.

05/29/2025

Authorities continue to investigate a head-on collision that took the life of a Johnston man and critically injured a Slater woman.

The Wednesday night accident took place on Highway 30 near Ames.

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https://storycounty.news/2025/05/one-dead-another-critically-injured-after-head-on-crash-near-ames/

A Johnston man is dead and a Slater woman remains hospitalized following a head-on collision along Highway 30 outside of Ames.

05/28/2025

Ames Police confirm a teenager who had been reported missing earlier this week has since been found safe.

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https://storycounty.news/2025/05/missing-ames-teenager-found-safe-police-say/

A teenager from Ames who was reported as missing this week has been located and is safe, according to authorities.

05/27/2025

A former Iowa State student has been arrested for child sexual exploitation.

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https://storycounty.news/2025/05/just-in-former-iowa-state-student-arrested-for-exploitation-of-a-minor/

A former Iowa State University student has been arrested and charged in connection with child exploitation, according to an ISU press release.On May 27, 21-year-old Jacob P. Sauer, of Olathe, Kansas, was arrested on multiple charges, including sexual exploitation of a minor, possession of depictions...

05/07/2025

DEVELOPING STORY: A 23-year-old Iowa State University student has been arrested and charged with sexual exploitation of a minor.

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https://storycounty.news/2025/05/just-in-iowa-state-student-arrested-for-sexual-exploitation/

A student at Iowa State University has been arrested and charged with sexual exploitation of a minor.According to Story County Jail records, 23-year-old Yunpeng Lyu has been criminally charged with four counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.Iowa State University Police Chief Michael Newton told S...

04/26/2025

A new build-your-own macaroni and cheese eatery is holding a grand opening in Ames on Saturday:

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https://storycounty.news/2025/04/ronis-mac-bar-in-ames-set-for-grand-opening-saturday/

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A new build-your-own mac & cheese restaurant is set to hold a grand opening this Saturday near Iowa State University in Ames.

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