Tamara Kuhn
Although she's lived in Des Moines and the Minneapolis area, Tamara Kuhn grew up in Ames. Everywhere else was just somebody else's hometown. Now she's back in the only place that feels like home. She has created this guide, a must-read for students and their parents, with surprises for long-term residents and essential information for visitors to the city.

Contributing Editors

Tyler Niska
Tyler Niska has bachelor's degrees in History and English Literature from ISU and is currently a graduate student and teaching assistant. He has lived in Ames since 2002 and has witnessed many unique businesses and restaurants arrive in Ames, prosper, and occasionally, leave the community. Check out Tyler's Top 5 selections and Top 10 "Undiscovered" Restaurants inside the book!

Kendra Schaaf
Kendra Schaaf was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa. She has been a resident of Ames for two years and studies advertising in the Greenlee School of Journalism at Iowa State University. Although familiar with the city, she was pleased to learn that B & B's thrive here. She is convinced this book will give all residents, visitors, and students a chance to rediscover Ames.

Mark Shirbroun
A graduate of Luther College, Mark Shirbroun has lived all over the state and always comes back to Ames. After living here for over ten years, he knows the best places to go with your relatives, to have some fun with your friends, and to enjoy this wonderful town!

Catlin Thompson
Catlin Thompson is earning her degree at Iowa State University in Rhetorical/Professional Communications with a minor in Textiles and Clothing, Technical Communication. She is a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and the National Scholars Honor Society. See her section on Belonging to find all the churches that offer free food!