Ames

In an era when many book clubs fizzle out within a few years, the Browning Literary Club, Ingleside Study Club and Serendipity Book Club are among those quietly defying the odds — by decades.

The Ames City Council passed an ordinance Tuesday prohibiting discrimination in employment, housing and education based on an individual’s gender identity. It comes about a year after the state removed gender identity from the Iowa Civil Rights Act, which sparked some cities to adopt resolutions affirming local protections.

The Iowa Board of Regents selected David Cook as the next president of Iowa State University. Cook is an ISU alumnus and currently serves as the president of North Dakota State University. He plans to start in March, taking over from retiring President Wendy Wintersteen.

The recently expanded Ames History Museum is full of surprises for all generations.

Organizers say demand has fallen for the self-supported program and priorities have shifted to focus on other student arts programs.

The Ames City Council voted Tuesday to repeal an ordinance that established a police advisory committee. Other Iowa cities have similar volunteer committees that are affected by a new state law.

Find new fiction and nonfiction titles to add to your summer reading list with help from Iowa's independent booksellers.

As President Trump dismantles federal environmental regulations, communities remain focused on climate goals.

The city of Ames recently purchased property for a new animal shelter that could double the number of animals taken in while providing more space for individual cats, dogs and exotic pets. Staff say the larger space will also help them expand other services and ease shelter capacity issues in the region.

The recently expanded Ames History Museum is full of surprises for all generations.