Five candidates, all ISU alum, are running for a seat on the Ames City Council.

Chris Nelson, Ward 4 councilman, has been on the council since 2013 and is serving a two-year half term because of redistricting in 2010. Ward 4 includes Campustown and the greek community.

Dan DeGeest will run against Nelson. DeGeest is a software engineer at Workiva, and has been an active member of the Ames Bicycle Coalition.

Matthew Goodman, at-large representative, announced in May that he would not run for another term this year.

Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen is running for Goodman’s seat. She is the co-owner of Cycles Recycling service, which is a curbside recycling program that transports all materials by bicycle.

Matthew Converse is also running for the at-large seat. Converse has been the owner and president of Converse Conditioned Air since 2001.

Chairman Tim Gartin is running unopposed in the 2nd Ward, which is located between Lincoln Way and Grand Avenue. Gartin was elected in 2013 and is also serving a two-year half term because of redistricting in 2010.

City Church of Ames-Des Moines will host an Ames City Council candidate forum from noon to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 2. Admission costs $10.

Elections will take place Nov. 3, and polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.