Your Ames Voice

Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025

November 06, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes

Good morning!

In today’s newsletter, we have the winners and the unofficial final numbers from Tuesday’s election for the city of Ames and surrounding school districts. (The Voice's first election!) There's also a recap of the forum for the first of two candidates for president of Iowa State University. The second candidate will present later today.

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Top Story

The Ames community gathered to vote in the local elections on Tuesday. | Photo by Amber Mohmand

Ames approves new fire station; mayor, city council, hospital trustees reelected

by Bill Monroe, Anthony Capps, Amber Mohmand | Published on Nov. 4, 2025

Ames voters approved spending $10.5 million to relocate Fire Station No. 2 from the heart of Campustown to State Avenue.

There were 5,881 votes on the question in Tuesday’s election, according to unofficial election results from the Iowa Secretary of State. The bond, labeled as “City of Ames Public Measure B,” garnered 5,099 yes votes — 86.7%. 782 people voted no.

The city proposed replacing Fire Station No. 2 with a bigger station on land at 601 State Ave. that Iowa State University will let the city use for free.

 

More from Elections

 

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City of Ames

Proposed Ordinance

Ames City Council defers action on requiring pet licenses

by Bill Monroe | Staff Reporter

Ames residents may soon need to get licenses for their pets.

Iowa State University

Presidential Search

Houlton, a finalist for president, underscores 'multidisciplinary excellence' at ISU

by Kyle Werner | Staff Reporter

Benjamin Houlton’s vision for Iowa State University is to “unleash this great institution for even greater impact.”

Sports

Women’s Basketball

Crooks reaches 1,500 career points in win over Lady Jaguars

by Jared Larson | Staff Reporter

Though Wednesday’s game started rocky, by the end Cyclone Audi Crooks not only led the team to a win over the Lady Jaguars but also scored her 1,500th career point.

 

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Community Contributions

Events & Activities

Musical

Next to Normal

7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Ames Community Theater
This Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical centers on Diana Goodman, a suburban wife and mother who suffers from bipolar disorder.

Ongoing

 

🎭 A Midsummer Night's Dream
7 p.m. Friday & Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday | Wayne 'Hank' Hansen Performing Arts Center
The students of Ames High perform William Shakespeare's 430-year-old romantic comedy set in ancient Greece about four people who are profoundly confused by love. There is also a magic potion and fairies.
$10 adults, $5 students

 

🎭 Urinetown: The Musical
7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday & Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday | Fisher Theater
This satirical comedy musical is set in a town where the water has dried up and peeing becomes a privilege you have to pay for. The righteous revolutionaries, corrupt officials and a very public restroom collide with singing and dancing.
$25; FREE for students and youth

Friday, Nov. 7

⛳ Campustown Fall Classic
3 to 7 p.m. | Campustown
Visit Campustown for an afternoon of mini golf hosted at nine neighborhood businesses. Scorecards are available and you can enter to win prizes upon completing eight or more holes.
FREE

Saturday, Nov. 8

🥂 Sip & Savor: A Sweet & Savory Experience
1 to 4 p.m. | Reiman Gardens
Indulge in a unique experience of sweet and savory bites perfectly paired with a flight of garden-inspired mocktails. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged.
$12 adults; $11 seniors; FREE for students

Monday, Nov. 10

🎶 Soweto Gospel Choir
7 p.m. | Stephens Auditorium
Formed in 2002, the Soweto Gospel Choir was created to celebrate the unique power of African gospel music. They return to North America to perform a joyful program of South African freedom songs, traditional spirituals and some classics.
$28+

Wednesday, Nov. 12

👨‍🏫 Indigenous Peoples and the American Constitution
6 p.m. | 2630 Memorial Union
The U.S. Constitution, its application and its interpretation have of necessity existed in the context of inherently sovereign American Indian nations. How the Constitution has been read and enacted in regard to Native peoples has always been a reflection of contemporary American moral guidelines.
FREE

Upcoming events on our radar

📚 Nov. 13-16: Library Book Sale, Ames Public Library
🎺 Nov. 14: Band Extravaganza, Stephens Auditorium
🎤 Nov. 15: Chicago the Band, Stephens Auditorium
🎻 Nov. 16: ISU Symphony Orchestra, Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, Music Hall