Jobs in Ames (Des Moines, Urbandale, Ankeny: relocating, apartments, rental)

[llvm]

Thinking about relocating to Ames. Does anyone know of major companies that offer good benefits? Also, how is Ames with regard to entertainment, arts, culture, etc.?

[attempt]

there are not to many

[cm729]

I'd head to Ankeny or Urbandale for better luck with jobs, things seem to be really growing there. There are some great rental deals here and it's a really nice place, especially if you're college age. But good jobs? They're few and far between in Ames, salaries are low in general and you can't find a part time job to make up for it.

[gnichols]

Ames is my home town. Jobs there tend to be difficult to find - well, good paying ones, anyway. The economy is bound & tied with the University. It's a great place though. Many people commute to the Des Moines area, although that's pretty far. The smaller towns in the area are great, also. I can't think of one I wouldn't move to. Ames right now is over supplied with apartments. You can get really good deals on rentals.