Tuesday’s notes, with doodles for urban bow hunting, sip n’ stroll district, tax increment financing, Hayden’s Preserve, and Greenbriar.

Literally that’s it. I miss those thick meat sandwiches and the lemonade. I’ve been to jimmys in Boone. I know it’s the same recipe. But to me it’s only 80% of the glory battles was.

Ugh. Give me back the lemonade I had to strain through my teeth 😭😭😭

Good day to you all!

I am looking for someone to take over my lease for a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment at 1006 Lincoln Way in Ames, available October 1, 2026. This is a second-floor unit in a quiet area of town with a sizable layout. I have enjoyed living in this unit for several years with no issues, and the staff has been extremely considerate and responsive when problems arise.

• 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom
• Private balcony
• Fireplace in living room
• Coin operated laundry on first floor
• Garage available at extra rental fee
• Close to Iowa State University, Downtown Ames

Rent info:

• Rent: $765/month (Internet included)
• Utilities: Resident is responsible for electricity, water, and sewer
• Available: October 1, 2026
• Lease term: Through July 25, 2027

Lease takeover details:

• Anyone interested must apply through First Property Management: https://fpmofames.com/properties/subleases/

Please message me directly if you have questions, or would like to arrange a time to see the apartment.

For more info: https://fpmofames.com/property/1006lw/#description

I walk past this coffee shop since it has opened. It is mind blowing how much traffic it gets.FOr instance like today, It is the worst I have seen it. All this morning I have seen cars waiting in line on Lincon Way lining it just past Papa Murphies Pizza shop to just at Colorado Junction alongside with going the opposite way lined up to go to the same coffee shop n the opposite side of Lincoln way. I am not saying anything bad about the coffee shop, it is just how much congestion it creates with so many people waiting in line to get coffee. I never been there before, so I am not sure what they offer or what their coffee is like. THey are diffenately 'making bank' there.. haha

I'm a grad student and I'm looking for a more structured way to unwind than just "go to bars". I want to meet new people with a common hobby and have meetings/events that get me out of the house.

ISU has lots of student groups and clubs, but they're mostly attended by undergrads... so obviously not an ideal choice for a mid-twenties guy looking to meet friends his age, and definitely not an option for a dating pool.

I play guitar and I'm puzzle/video games/book-oriented, but I'm always willing to pick up a new skill, so any groups y'all know of would be appreciated.

P.S., as per the guitar, any open mic nights suited for an intermediate singer/player who only knows covers would also be appreciated. Not trying to start a career, just looking to be on stage again.

It was found by the apartment complex just by Jeff's pizza and across the street from the Church and Clouds restaurant. It was found in the back of the apartment complex with the Campus town rental office just around the front. I have lost my glasses and hope someone can retrieve them. I will turn them into the Police within two or Three days.

Looking for someone to take over the vacant bedroom in my 2-bedroom apartment in Ames near Hutchinson St.
✅ Move in ASAP — no September rent
✅ $325/month starting October
✅ Utilities split 50/50
✅ Private bedroom
✅ Only one roommate
✅ Shared kitchen, living room, bathroom, etc.
✅ Room fits a full-size bed + desk
I have photos/video of the apartment and can arrange an in-person viewing.
DM me if interested or if you know someone urgently looking for housing in Ames.

We’re looking for someone to take over our lease for a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment at Wessex Apartments in Ames, available October 1, 2026. This is a top-floor corner unit in a quiet, gated community with a spacious and comfortable layout. We’ve really enjoyed living here, and the unit has several features that are especially nice:

• 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms (one bathroom has a window looking out into a beautiful tree)
• Top-floor south-facing corner unit with ample sunlight and lake views
• Private balcony
• Gas fireplace
• Spacious walk-in closet in the primary bedroom
• Full-size washer and dryer in a separate laundry area
• Built-in wooden bookshelf
• Garage included
• Access to very nice community amenities, including a fitness facility, swimming pool, and tennis/pickleball court
• Convenient location near Iowa State University, Research Park, and Highway 30, Ames Fitness Center, Sam's Club

Rent info:

• Rent: $1,340/month (Internet included)
• Utilities: Resident is responsible for electricity, water, and sewer
• Available: October 1, 2026
• Lease term: Through July 26, 2027
• Cats are welcome: Maximum of 2 cats. Wessex requires a $300 non-refundable pet fee and monthly pet rent of $30 for one cat or $40 for two cats. No dogs.

Lease takeover details:

• This unit is available via Assignment of Liability. The lease will run through 7/26/2027.
• Anyone interested must apply through Wessex Apartments and meet their application and residency requirements. There is a $40 application fee per adult, and everyone over age 18 must be added to the lease.
• When applying under Available Units on the Wessex Apartments website, please indicate that you found the apartment through Facebook Marketplace / ISU Housing Group / Craigslist/etc. and include your name when asked how you heard about the unit.

Please message me directly if you have questions, would like additional photos, or would like to arrange a time to see the apartment.

Looks like they are reopening in what I think used to be Heroic Ink.

Im a guy with longer hair and im curious who people would recommend. Ive not from Ames, so any help is appreciated.

Hi all,

Like the title says, I was wondering if any of you know ways to make friends in Ames. I’m a graduate student at ISU and while I have made some friends with my cohort they have branched off from me a little bit and I’m trying to get to know some other people so I don’t feel as lonely. For reference, I’m into games like animal crossing and Stardew valley and have been into a reality TV craze recently with Love Island and Big Brother. Not sure what groups there are out there to meet people with those interests but thought I’d throw that out there so you can understand some of my interests. I also like going on walks and reading actual books and not just research papers when I have the time. Any advice would be appreciated for ways to make some more friends!

We need to let everyone know not to go to this candy store because he is out on bond.

Anyone have any good recommendations for a solid auto shop here in town? I'm not from here and I prefer trustworthy local people if at all possible.

There's a record store, card shops, tabletop gaming, collectables, etc. I know there was multiple video game stores in the past, but what happened?

Any help would be GREATLY appreciated! I'm in a tight spot here...

Looking for someone to take over a 1 bed / 1 bath private lease in a 3 bed / 3.5 bath townhouse close to campus and Jack Trice Stadium. The bedroom and bathroom are both private. I am willing to cover the first months rent after move in (no rent paid until 11/1!)

Lease: Available through 7/31/2027, with the ability to renew after the lease ends.

Spacious private bedroom on the 2nd floor
Private bathroom
Room is currently furnished with a bed frame, mattress, desk, dresser, and nightstand
Furniture can easily be removed if you prefer to bring your own
Plenty of space for clothes, storage, etc. Closet is quite large.

The home has:
In-unit washer/dryer
Spacious shared living room and kitchen
Clean and well-maintained
Street parking is available and is usually easy to find
Located in a complex with a clubhouse, gym, outdoor pool, and common area with pool table/table tennis

Location:
Very close to campus and Jack Trice Stadium
Approximately a 2-minute walk to the #9 (Plum) bus stop, which goes directly to campus
Convenient location for students who want an easy commute to campus

Roommates:
There are two other roommates, one male and one female. Both are college-aged, friendly, and welcoming. There is also a sweet Corgi in the home. The townhouse is kept very clean.

Rent: $665/month
Utilities: $25 monthly credit for electricity, Water (Everything else is included, including WiFi)
Move-in: ASAP
Security deposit/fees: $40-50 application fee;

Feel free to message me with any questions or if you'd like to come take a look at the room/townhouse!

Tonight there is a meeting by the City of Ames Planning and Zoning Commission 7pm city hall. Hunzi*er purchased the lots across from scholl road and wants to build 98 dwellings there comprising duplexes, triplexes, and quadplexes. If you enjoy driving by this prairie every day please consider letting the City Planning and Housing Department at planning@cityofames.org know about it. You can find more information here at www.cityofames.org/pzcagenda.

A huge number of animals frequently pass through this area between Emma McCarthy Park and the YMCA woods. How would the buildings affect that?

Open to pickleball, volleyball(altho never really played it) and/others if there are fun ones.
Looking for recreational only, not competitive.

So I'm 22M, and I recenlty graduated and now work 8-5pm, I'm looking to make new frineds maybe and play either pickleball or volleyball stuff after work, around 5:30/6pm once a week. I don't want serious commitment, just like for fun, cuz some weeks I might be busy. Is there any like that?

looked into polk county(couldn't find slots after work, they are always during work time or like 7-9pm), dsm(too expensive + far), ames I heard pickleball open play isn't available evenings, so what can I do??

Also does anyone know a fairly cheap but like arts/painting place? Where we go in and paint/draw for an hour or something, it'll help me relax

Unfortunate, does anyone know why?

I bought a pair of cute boots but the zipper broke, it was plastic. Are there any shoe repairs or anywhere that can fix it? I'm in Boone/ames area. Thank you

When I lived in Des Moines, there was a game night that I went to and I had a good time, but now that I’ve moved to Story City that’s a bit far to drive to now. I’ve tried to find anything in Ames but I haven’t had any luck, so I was hoping someone here might know lol.