About Ames: Ames is located in central Iowa roughly 30 miles north of Des Moines, in the eastern part of Story County, astride the Skunk River. The city was named after Massachusetts congressman, shovel tycoon, and transcontinental railroad supporter Oakes Ames. The railroad is still a daily part of life in Ames, with nearly 90 Union Pacific long-haul freight trains passing through town each day over several at-grade road crossings. Unfortunately, no passenger rail service is available to town. Life in Ames follows the ebb and flow of the academic year at Iowa State University, the city's largest employer. Other large employers include the Iowa Department of Transportation, Sauer-Danfoss, Ball Corporati... Learn more at WikiTravel Ames.

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Montebello B & B Inn
Address 3535 530th Ave
Ames, IA 50010

Phone (515) 296-2181

Web Site www.montebellobandbinn.com

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