Outside of Iowa State, the wider Ames community also has a variety of resources!
Below are just some of tools and resources that can be helpful navigating life at Iowa State.
Ames Parks and Recreation
- City and Neighborhood Parks
- Program Guide - Sports and fitness classes for children and adults
- Youth Scholarship Information
Ames Public Library
- Languages - Library Information in Other Languages, Multilingual Resources, Conversation Circles
- Family Events and News
CyRide
- CyRide is the local bus service in Ames, serving over 5 million passengers per year!
- CyRide is FREE service for enrolled students, while the standard fare for other riders is $1.00.
- System Route Map
Off-Campus Student Support
- Part of Dean of Students Office at Iowa State; supports students living outside of university housing
- Food security, parking, and safety resources
- Off-Campus Rental Finder