Central Iowan loved being terrified at Ames Haunted Forest for nearly 25 years. But in 2024, Lynn and Lee Ballard, the brothers who operated the scary attraction, decided to leave the fright business.

After success as a member of The Ames Brothers – the multi-platinum vocal quartet and popular TV fixture ­– Ames turned his attention to acting and a solo vocal career. His acting career took ...

The Ames Police Department announced Friday they have arrested 19-year-old Destiny Skurdal for first-degree robbery as a result of a homicide investigation.

He graduated from Ames High School in 1958. Roger and his brother George (Babe)Jones founded Jones Brothers Concrete and spent many years working with contractors on residential and commercial ...