Medical Director Opening in IowaLocated in Ames, IA - Des Moines 30mFull-timeIndependent ContractorSeeking BE/BC Position Details:Seeking a Medical Director to provide services of a minimum of 20 hours per week in the CARF Accredited acute rehabilitation unitThis is a 17-room facility that serves patients in need of rehabilitation services, including physical, occupational, and speech-language therapy.The Medical Director position will collaborate with the Program Director (or CEO) and the entire clinical team to provide medical direction in conformance with the facility's policies and procedures, state and federal laws and regulations, including the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and The Joint Commission.Flexible ScheduleLatest TechnologyTeam Environment,Medical Director training and supportBest in Class compliance teamAmes, Iowa, is a thriving college town of about 67,000 residents, known for its welcoming community and high quality of life. Located approximately 30 miles north of Des Moines, Ames provides easy access to the cultural amenities of a larger city while maintaining its own small-town appeal. Home to Iowa State University, the city boasts a vibrant arts scene, diverse dining options, and plentiful recreational opportunities, from well-maintained parks to walking and biking trails. With a strong focus on education, innovation, and sustainability, Ames offers a friendly, forward-thinking environment that appeals to students, families, and professionals alike.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?l%2fD1FpQ1amjf5pg5NMl%2fzwh" width="0" height="0" />

**Medical Director**

Join our team as a Medical Director in Ames, IA, located just 30 minutes from Des Moines. This full-time independent contractor position offers a flexible schedule and the opportunity to work in a CARF accredited acute rehabilitation unit.

**Job Description**

- Provide services of a minimum of 20 hours per week in the rehabilitation unit.
- Collaborate with the Program Director (or CEO) and the entire clinical team to provide medical direction in conformance with the facility's policies and procedures, state and federal laws and regulations, including the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and The Joint Commission.
- Utilize the latest technology in a team environment.
- Receive Medical Director training and support.
- Work with a best-in-class compliance team.

**Community Overview**

Ames, Iowa, is a thriving college town of about 67,000 residents, known for its welcoming community and high quality of life. Located approximately 30 miles north of Des Moines, Ames provides easy access to the cultural amenities of a larger city while maintaining its own small-town appeal. Home to Iowa State University, the city boasts a vibrant arts scene, diverse dining options, and plentiful recreational opportunities, from well-maintained parks to walking and biking trails. With a strong focus on education, innovation, and sustainability, Ames offers a friendly, forward-thinking environment that appeals to students, families, and professionals alike.

Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician

Cardiology Opportunity in Ames, IA Full TimePermanent PositionSeeking a BC/BE General Cardiologist to join our dedicated team. This role offers a blend of clinical practice and academic involvement, with a focus on providing exceptional patient care in a collaborative environment. Opportunity Highlights: General Cardiology call: 1 in 5 nights Academic appointment with a Cardiology Fellowship program Shared outreach clinic opportunities approximately 4 times per month Multispecialty cardiology services, including IV Cardiology, EP, and Vascular Surgery Compensation and Benefits: 3-Year income guarantee: - $525,000 in year one - $550,000 in year two - $575,000 in year three $150,000 recruitment incentive Day one benefits 34 days of annual time off Paid malpractice coverage 403(b) retirement plan with employer match<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?qU99qEKZTV9vmWX0bp%2bjiQo" width="0" height="0" />

**Cardiology Opportunity in Ames, IA**

Join our dedicated team as a General Cardiologist in Ames, IA. This full-time permanent position offers a blend of clinical practice and academic involvement, with a focus on providing exceptional patient care in a collaborative environment.

**Job Description**

- General Cardiology call: 1 in 5 nights
- Academic appointment with a Cardiology Fellowship program
- Shared outreach clinic opportunities approximately 4 times per month
- Multispecialty cardiology services, including IV Cardiology, EP, and Vascular Surgery

**Compensation and Benefits**

- 3-Year income guarantee: 
  - $525,000 in year one 
  - $550,000 in year two 
  - $575,000 in year three
- $150,000 recruitment incentive
- Day one benefits
- 34 days of annual time off
- Paid malpractice coverage
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Cardiology Physician

Physician-Led Medicine with Partnership Track OpportunityMcFarland Clinic is seeking a BE/BC Radiation Oncologist to join our growing Cancer Care Team at our comprehensive Cancer Center in Ames, Iowa within Iowa's largest physician-owned, multi-specialty clinic.<ul><li>Collegial team eager to welcome a new team member</li><li>Accredited department and cancer centers</li><li>LINAC with TrueBeam Technology</li><li>3-D CRT, IGRT, IMRT, SBRT, SRS, VMAT</li><li>HDR Brachytherapy</li><li>Radiopharmaceuticals including Xofigo, Pluvicto, Quadramet, and Lutathera</li><li>Weekly tumor boards</li><li>Exceptional work-life balance</li><li>Competitive compensation</li><li>Excellent benefits - 401(k), profit sharing, health, dental, vision, disability, life</li><li>Large, established referral network</li><li>McFarland Clinic is physician owned and governed</li><li>Affiliated with a Baldrige and Magnet recognized hospital</li><li>Iowa is one of the least litigious states in the country</li><li>Iowa ranks in the Top 5 Best States to Practice Medicine - WalletHub </li></ul>Ames, Iowa is a family-friendly university town with a true sense of community, excellent schools, and a lower cost of living. Home to Iowa State University, Ames is consistently named one of the best college towns in the country. Ames offers the cultural, recreational, and entertainment amenities of a big city while maintaining small-town charm. Ames is a great place to call home.McFarland Clinic is an Equal Opportunity EmployerMcFarland Clinic makes every effort to comply with all requirements of federal, state and local laws relating to Equal Employment Opportunity.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?1e0y9QmKNajoj9dXk6thiQa" width="0" height="0" />

**Radiation Oncologist**

McFarland Clinic is seeking a BE/BC Radiation Oncologist to join our growing Cancer Care Team at our comprehensive Cancer Center in Ames, Iowa, within Iowa's largest physician-owned, multi-specialty clinic.

**Job Description**

- Collegial team eager to welcome a new team member
- Accredited department and cancer centers
- LINAC with TrueBeam Technology
- 3-D CRT, IGRT, IMRT, SBRT, SRS, VMAT
- HDR Brachytherapy
- Radiopharmaceuticals including Xofigo, Pluvicto, Quadramet, and Lutathera
- Weekly tumor boards
- Exceptional work-life balance
- Competitive compensation
- Excellent benefits - 401(k), profit sharing, health, dental, vision, disability, life
- Large, established referral network
- McFarland Clinic is physician-owned and governed
- Affiliated with a Baldrige and Magnet recognized hospital
- Iowa is one of the least litigious states in the country
- Iowa ranks in the Top 5 Best States to Practice Medicine - WalletHub

**Community Overview**

Ames, Iowa is a family-friendly university town with a true sense of community, excellent schools, and a lower cost of living. Home to Iowa State University, Ames is consistently named one of the best college towns in the country. Ames offers the cultural, recreational, and entertainment amenities of a big city while maintaining small-town charm. Ames is a great place to call home.

Radiation Oncology in Ames, Iowa

Physician-Led Medicine with Partnership Track OpportunityMcFarland Clinic is seeking a BE/BC Neurologist to join our established practice in Ames, Iowa within Iowa's largest physician-owned, multi-specialty clinic.<ul><li>General practice supportive of subspecialty interests in movement disorders, neuroimmunology, neurobehavioral and epileptology</li><li>Join extraordinary team of four Neurologists and one APP</li><li>Flexibility and autonomy to build your practice</li><li>No hospital or after-hour call requirements</li><li>Large, established referral network</li><li>Competitive compensation</li><li>Excellent benefits - 401(k), profit sharing, health, dental, vision, disability, life</li><li>Exceptional work-life balance</li><li>McFarland Clinic is physician owned and governed</li><li>One of the least litigious states in the country</li><li>Iowa ranks in the Top 5 Best States to Practice Medicine - WalletHub</li></ul>Ames, Iowa is a family-friendly university town with a true sense of community, excellent schools, and a lower cost of living. Home to Iowa State University, Ames is consistently named one of the best college towns in the country. Ames offers the cultural, recreational, and entertainment amenities of a big city while maintaining small-town charm. Ames is a great place to call home.McFarland Clinic is an Equal Opportunity EmployerMcFarland Clinic makes every effort to comply with all requirements of federal, state and local laws relating to Equal Employment Opportunity.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?9CJ9Iva452xjtWv2CeY1pAb" width="0" height="0" />

**Neurologist**

McFarland Clinic is seeking a BE/BC Neurologist to join our established practice in Ames, Iowa, within Iowa's largest physician-owned, multi-specialty clinic.

**Job Description**

- General practice supportive of subspecialty interests in movement disorders, neuroimmunology, neurobehavioral and epileptology
- Join an extraordinary team of four Neurologists and one APP
- Flexibility and autonomy to build your practice
- No hospital or after-hour call requirements
- Large, established referral network
- Competitive compensation
- Excellent benefits - 401(k), profit sharing, health, dental, vision, disability, life
- Exceptional work-life balance
- McFarland Clinic is physician-owned and governed
- One of the least litigious states in the country
- Iowa ranks in the Top 5 Best States to Practice Medicine - WalletHub

**Community Overview**

Ames, Iowa is a family-friendly university town with a true sense of community, excellent schools, and a lower cost of living. Home to Iowa State University, Ames is consistently named one of the best college towns in the country. Ames offers the cultural, recreational, and entertainment amenities of a big city while maintaining small-town charm. Ames is a great place to call home.

Outpatient Neurology Opportunity in Ames, Iowa

McFarland Clinic is seeking a BE/BC Dermatologist to join our extraordinary team in Ames, Iowa within Iowa's largest physician-owned, multi-specialty clinic.<ul><li>Beautiful and spacious facility</li><li>Dedicated nursing team</li><li>Large, established referral network</li><li>Competitive compensation</li><li>Excellent benefits - 401(k), profit sharing, health, dental, vision, disability, life</li><li>Exceptional work-life balance</li><li>McFarland Clinic is physician owned and governed</li><li>Baldrige and Magnet hospital recognition</li><li>One of the least litigious states in the country</li><li>Iowa ranks in the Top 5 Best States to Practice Medicine - WalletHub</li></ul>Ames, Iowa is a family-friendly university town with a true sense of community, excellent schools, and a lower cost of living. Home to Iowa State University, Ames is consistently named one of the best college towns in the country. Ames offers the cultural, recreational, and entertainment amenities of a big city while maintaining small-town charm. Ames is a great place to call home.McFarland Clinic is an Equal Opportunity EmployerMcFarland Clinic makes every effort to comply with all requirements of federal, state and local laws relating to Equal Employment Opportunity.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?I6yiP2Xqxt05Kv9dqtOO%2bAd" width="0" height="0" />

**Dermatologist**

McFarland Clinic is seeking a BE/BC Dermatologist to join our extraordinary team in Ames, Iowa, within Iowa's largest physician-owned, multi-specialty clinic.

**Job Description**

- Beautiful and spacious facility
- Dedicated nursing team
- Large, established referral network
- Competitive compensation
- Excellent benefits - 401(k), profit sharing, health, dental, vision, disability, life
- Exceptional work-life balance
- McFarland Clinic is physician-owned and governed
- Baldrige and Magnet hospital recognition
- One of the least litigious states in the country
- Iowa ranks in the Top 5 Best States to Practice Medicine - WalletHub

**Community Overview**

Ames, Iowa is a family-friendly university town with a true sense of community, excellent schools, and a lower cost of living. Home to Iowa State University, Ames is consistently named one of the best college towns in the country. Ames offers the cultural, recreational, and entertainment amenities of a big city while maintaining small-town charm. Ames is a great place to call home.

Dermatology Opportunity in Iowa

Physician-Led Medicine with Partnership Track OpportunityMcFarland Clinic is seeking a BE/BC Interventional Cardiologist to join our growing team in Ames, Iowa within Iowa's largest physician-owned, multi-specialty clinic.<ul><li>Technologically advanced Cath Lab and office suites</li><li>Top-tier income and loan forgiveness</li><li>Excellent benefits - 401(k), profit sharing, health, dental, vision, disability, life</li><li>Flexible practice and call schedule</li><li>Outstanding support staff</li><li>Exceptional work-life balance</li><li>Large, established referral network</li><li>Welcomes J1 candidates- proven track record for securing waivers</li><li>McFarland Clinic is physician owned and governed</li><li>Baldrige and Magnet hospital recognition</li><li>One of the least litigious states in the country</li><li>Iowa ranks in the Top 5 Best States to Practice Medicine - WalletHub</li></ul>Ames, Iowa is a family-friendly university town with a true sense of community, excellent schools, and a lower cost of living. Home to Iowa State University, Ames is consistently named one of the best college towns in the country. Ames offers the cultural, recreational, and entertainment amenities of a big city while maintaining small-town charm. Ames is a great place to call home.McFarland Clinic is an Equal Opportunity EmployerMcFarland Clinic makes every effort to comply with all requirements of federal, state and local laws relating to Equal Employment Opportunity.s<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?1CEoZR5VGM2m4qH3iI9kWwe" width="0" height="0" />

**Interventional Cardiologist**

McFarland Clinic is seeking a BE/BC Interventional Cardiologist to join our growing team in Ames, Iowa, within Iowa's largest physician-owned, multi-specialty clinic.

**Job Description**

- Technologically advanced Cath Lab and office suites
- Top-tier income and loan forgiveness
- Excellent benefits - 401(k), profit sharing, health, dental, vision, disability, life
- Flexible practice and call schedule
- Outstanding support staff
- Exceptional work-life balance
- Large, established referral network
- Welcomes J1 candidates - proven track record for securing waivers
- McFarland Clinic is physician-owned and governed
- Baldrige and Magnet hospital recognition
- One of the least litigious states in the country
- Iowa ranks in the Top 5 Best States to Practice Medicine - WalletHub

**Community Overview**

Ames, Iowa is a family-friendly university town with a true sense of community, excellent schools, and a lower cost of living. Home to Iowa State University, Ames is consistently named one of the best college towns in the country. Ames offers the cultural, recreational, and entertainment amenities of a big city while maintaining small-town charm. Ames is a great place to call home.

Interventional Cardiology - Ames, Iowa - Partnership Track

Physician-Led Medicine with Partnership Track OpportunityMcFarland Clinic is seeking a BE/BC Gastroenterologist to join our extraordinary team in Ames, Iowa within Iowa's largest physician-owned, multi-specialty clinic.<ul><li>Ambulatory Surgery Center opening in 2025 includes 4 endo suites</li><li>Opportunity for partnership and ASC ownership</li><li>Excellent benefits package - 401(k), profit sharing, health, dental, vision, disability, life</li><li>Flexible work schedule</li><li>Autonomous, broad-spectrum practice</li><li>Large, established referral network</li><li>State-of-the-art GI lab</li><li>ERCP and EUS</li><li>Weekly Cancer Case conference</li><li>Capsule Endoscopy</li><li>Welcomes J1 Candidates - proven track record for securing waivers</li><li>Affiliated with Baldrige and Magnet recognized hospital</li><li>McFarland Clinic is physician owned and governed</li><li>One of the least litigious states in the country</li><li>Iowa ranks in the Top 5 Best States to Practice Medicine - WalletHub</li></ul>Ames, Iowa is a family-friendly university town with a true sense of community, excellent schools, and a lower cost of living. Home to Iowa State University, Ames is consistently named one of the best college towns in the country. Ames offers the cultural, recreational, and entertainment amenities of a big city while maintaining small-town charm. Ames is a great place to call home.McFarland Clinic is an Equal Opportunity EmployerMcFarland Clinic makes every effort to comply with all requirements of federal, state and local laws relating to Equal Employment Opportunity.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?GvGK8sa0VwKiehsZDT2kqAc" width="0" height="0" />

**Gastroenterologist**

McFarland Clinic is seeking a BE/BC Gastroenterologist to join our extraordinary team in Ames, Iowa, within Iowa's largest physician-owned, multi-specialty clinic.

**Job Description**

- Ambulatory Surgery Center opening in 2025 includes 4 endo suites
- Opportunity for partnership and ASC ownership
- Excellent benefits package - 401(k), profit sharing, health, dental, vision, disability, life
- Flexible work schedule
- Autonomous, broad-spectrum practice
- Large, established referral network
- State-of-the-art GI lab
- ERCP and EUS
- Weekly Cancer Case conference
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Welcomes J1 Candidates - proven track record for securing waivers
- Affiliated with Baldrige and Magnet recognized hospital
- McFarland Clinic is physician-owned and governed
- One of the least litigious states in the country
- Iowa ranks in the Top 5 Best States to Practice Medicine - WalletHub

**Community Overview**

Ames, Iowa is a family-friendly university town with a true sense of community, excellent schools, and a lower cost of living. Home to Iowa State University, Ames is consistently named one of the best college towns in the country. Ames offers the cultural, recreational, and entertainment amenities of a big city while maintaining small-town charm. Ames is a great place to call home.

Gastroenterology Opportunity

Physician-Led Medicine in IowaMcFarland Clinic is seeking a BE/BC Anesthesiologist to join our extraordinary team of 13 Anesthesiologists in Ames, Iowa within Iowa's largest physician-owned, multi-specialty clinic.<ul><li>Flexible practice and call schedule</li><li>Perform 100% of your own cases, no supervision</li><li>Bread and butter cases, healthy peds, no open hearts</li><li>Exceptional work-life balance</li><li>Competitive compensation</li><li>Loan forgiveness</li><li>Equal financial share after one year</li><li>Excellent benefits - 401(k), profit sharing, health, dental, vision, disability, life</li><li>McFarland Clinic is physician owned and governed</li><li>Baldrige and Magnet hospital recognition</li><li>Iowa is one of the least litigious states in the country</li><li>Iowa ranks in the Top 5 Best States to Practice Medicine - WalletHub</li></ul>Ames, Iowa is a family-friendly university town with a true sense of community, excellent schools, and a lower cost of living. Home to Iowa State University, Ames is consistently named one of the best college towns in the country. Enjoy the small-town charm of Ames knowing it's only 45 minutes to Des Moines and its international airport. Ames is a great place to call home.McFarland Clinic is an Equal Opportunity EmployerMcFarland Clinic makes every effort to comply with all requirements of federal, state and local laws relating to Equal Employment Opportunity.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?YG7fuGAgfAyFrtplGx5C0wz" width="0" height="0" />

**Anesthesiologist**

McFarland Clinic is seeking a BE/BC Anesthesiologist to join our extraordinary team of 13 Anesthesiologists in Ames, Iowa, within Iowa's largest physician-owned, multi-specialty clinic.

**Job Description**

- Flexible practice and call schedule
- Perform 100% of your own cases, no supervision
- Bread and butter cases, healthy peds, no open hearts
- Exceptional work-life balance
- Competitive compensation
- Loan forgiveness
- Equal financial share after one year
- Excellent benefits - 401(k), profit sharing, health, dental, vision, disability, life
- McFarland Clinic is physician-owned and governed
- Baldrige and Magnet hospital recognition
- Iowa is one of the least litigious states in the country
- Iowa ranks in the Top 5 Best States to Practice Medicine - WalletHub

**Community Overview**

Ames, Iowa is a family-friendly university town with a true sense of community, excellent schools, and a lower cost of living. Home to Iowa State University, Ames is consistently named one of the best college towns in the country. Enjoy the small-town charm of Ames knowing it's only 45 minutes to Des Moines and its international airport. Ames is a great place to call home.

Anesthesiology - Ames, Iowa

McFarland Clinic is seeking a BE/BC Ophthalmologist/Medical Retina Specialist or other subspecialist to join our comprehensive practice and extraordinary team within Iowa's largest multidisciplinary clinic. <ul><li> Large, established referral network </li><li> Join three Ophthalmologists and eight Optometrists </li><li> Outstanding support services/Certified Ophthalmic Assistants </li><li> New, state-of-the-art Ambulatory Surgery Center </li><li> Partnership and ASC ownership opportunities available </li><li> Optical/Contact Lens on-site </li><li> Flexible schedule: FT or PT </li><li> Epic EMR System </li><li> Competitive compensation, s tipend/generous forgivable loan </li><li> Exceptional benefits: 401(k), profit sharing, health, dental, vision, life and disability </li><li> Enjoy excellent work-life balance with a welcoming community </li><li> McFarland Clinic is physician-owned and governed </li><li> Iowa ranks in the Top 5 Best States to Practice Medicine - WalletHub</li></ul> Ames, Iowa is a family-friendly university town with a true sense of community, excellent schools, and a lower cost of living. Home to Iowa State University, Ames is consistently named one of the best college towns in the country. Ames offers the cultural, recreational, and entertainment amenities of a big city while maintaining small-town charm. Ames is a great place to call home. McFarland Clinic is an Equal Opportunity EmployerMcFarland Clinic makes every effort to comply with all requirements of federal, state and local laws relating to Equal Employment Opportunity.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?NRT2yOOs1eK2AWlclB72Swg" width="0" height="0" />

**Ophthalmologist/Medical Retina Specialist**

McFarland Clinic is seeking a BE/BC Ophthalmologist/Medical Retina Specialist or other subspecialist to join our comprehensive practice and extraordinary team within Iowa's largest multidisciplinary clinic.

**Job Description**

- Large, established referral network
- Join three Ophthalmologists and eight Optometrists
- Outstanding support services/Certified Ophthalmic Assistants
- New, state-of-the-art Ambulatory Surgery Center
- Partnership and ASC ownership opportunities available
- Optical/Contact Lens on-site
- Flexible schedule: FT or PT
- Epic EMR System
- Competitive compensation, stipend/generous forgivable loan
- Exceptional benefits: 401(k), profit sharing, health, dental, vision, life and disability
- Enjoy excellent work-life balance with a welcoming community
- McFarland Clinic is physician-owned and governed
- Iowa ranks in the Top 5 Best States to Practice Medicine - WalletHub

**Community Overview**

Ames, Iowa is a family-friendly university town with a true sense of community, excellent schools, and a lower cost of living. Home to Iowa State University, Ames is consistently named one of the best college towns in the country. Ames offers the cultural, recreational, and entertainment amenities of a big city while maintaining small-town charm. Ames is a great place to call home.

Ophthalmology Opportunity in Ames, Iowa

McFarland Clinic is seeking a BE/BC Endocrinologist to join our extraordinary team within central Iowa's largest physician-owned, multi-specialty clinic.<ul><li>100% Endocrine practice</li><li>Autonomy, flexibility to design to your own practice</li><li>Active diabetes education program</li><li>ENCU</li><li>Epic EMR system</li><li>Competitive compensation</li><li>Excellent benefits - 401(k), profit sharing, health, dental, vision, disability, life</li><li>Exceptional work-life balance</li><li>McFarland Clinic is physician owned and governed</li><li>Large, established referral network</li><li>One of the least litigious states in the country</li><li>Iowa ranks in the Top 5 Best States to Practice Medicine - WalletHub</li></ul>Ames, Iowa is a family-friendly university town with a true sense of community, excellent schools, and a lower cost of living. Home to Iowa State University, Ames is consistently named one of the best college towns in the country. Ames offers the cultural, recreational, and entertainment amenities of a big city while maintaining small-town charm. Ames is a great place to call home.McFarland Clinic is an Equal Opportunity EmployerMcFarland Clinic makes every effort to comply with all requirements of federal, state and local laws relating to Equal Employment Opportunity.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?I6yiP2Xqxt3keUGwA69ckgd" width="0" height="0" />

**Endocrinologist**

McFarland Clinic is seeking a BE/BC Endocrinologist to join our extraordinary team within central Iowa's largest physician-owned, multi-specialty clinic.

**Job Description**

- 100% Endocrine practice
- Autonomy, flexibility to design your own practice
- Active diabetes education program
- ENCU
- Epic EMR system
- Competitive compensation
- Excellent benefits - 401(k), profit sharing, health, dental, vision, disability, life
- Exceptional work-life balance
- McFarland Clinic is physician-owned and governed
- Large, established referral network
- One of the least litigious states in the country
- Iowa ranks in the Top 5 Best States to Practice Medicine - WalletHub

**Community Overview**

Ames, Iowa is a family-friendly university town with a true sense of community, excellent schools, and a lower cost of living. Home to Iowa State University, Ames is consistently named one of the best college towns in the country. Ames offers the cultural, recreational, and entertainment amenities of a big city while maintaining small-town charm. Ames is a great place to call home.