Welcome new ISU students, and new Ames residents!

The city of Ames is delighted that you have chosen Iowa State as your educational venue and, thus, have chosen Ames as your new home. Whether your first home was in Des Moines, Iowa, or Beijing, China, you are now welcome new residents of Ames. For some, Ames is a much larger community than the one from which you came. For others, it is considerably smaller. But, for all, it is your new home away from home.

For those of us who live here permanently, we are thrilled at the added perspectives that you bring us as various national and international backgrounds now come to call Ames home. Your presence here brings us a variety of academic, athletic, cultural and entertainment opportunities. It makes Ames a prime place to raise a family, get an education or retire. There is something for everyone.

We cherish a strong working relationship between the city of Ames and Iowa State. Please join city officials at a “Welcome to Ames” celebration 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Welch Avenue Fire Station. The event will be alive with games, pizza and information about Ames services.

Sincerely yours,

Ann Campbell

mayor