Homestead Colony
in Story County of Iowa, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
42.078 and -93.626 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 42° 4' 41" and W -93° 37' 32"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 02:52 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: America/Chicago
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:49 am and 8:32 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.797 and 77.565 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Martin-de-Vivies
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-05-17 08:07:57

Delve into Homestead Colony

Homestead Colony in Story County (Iowa) is located in United States about 897 mi (or 1,444 km) west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in Homestead Colony is now 02:52 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named America / Chicago with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 9 airports close to Homestead Colony, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Des Moines International Airport in a distance of 38 mi (or 61 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Nevada, Boone, Webster City, Des Moines and Eldora. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 26°C / 80 °F

Morning Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Evening Temperature 25°C / 76 °F
Night Temperature 17°C / 63 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 53%
Air Pressure 1008 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (7 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 42% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Saturday, 18th of May 2024

16°C (62 °F)
19°C (67 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 19th of May 2024

23°C (73 °F)
21°C (70 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 20th of May 2024

22°C (72 °F)
15°C (58 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

IA Ames Country Inn and Suites by Radisson

Address
5,4 mi
2605 SE 16TH STREET
50010 Ames
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hilton Garden Inn Ames

Address
5,5 mi
1325 Dickinson Ave
50014 Ames
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Loya's Little House Bed & Breakfast

Address
4,2 mi
56676 160th Street
50010 Ames
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Gateway Hotel and Conference Center

Address
5,4 mi
2100 GREEN HILLS DRIVE
50014 Ames
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Holiday Inn AMES CONFERENCE CENTER AT ISU

Address
5,5 mi
2609 University Boulevard
50010 AMES
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Fairfield Inn & Suites Ames

Address
5,3 mi
2137 Isaac Newton Dr. SE 16th St.
50010 Ames
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


IA Hampton Inn and Suites Ames

Address
5,3 mi
2100 Southeast 16th Street
50010 Ames
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TownePlace Suites Ames

Address
5,3 mi
1523 South Dayton Avenue
50010 Ames
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BAYMONT INN & SUITES AMES

Address
5,4 mi
1605 S. DAYTON AVENUE
50010 Ames
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn Express & Suites AMES

Address
3,9 mi
2600 E. 13th Street
50010 AMES
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Length: 00:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Ames Lab 101: Lead-free Solder

Published: November 01, 2010
Length: 28:31 min
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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Gilbert, Iowa

Gilbert is a city in Story County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,082 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Ames, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a part of the larger Ames-Boone, Iowa Combined Statistical Area.

Located at 42.1059, -93.6452 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Cities in Iowa, Populated places in Story County, Iowa

KCCQ

KCCQ is a commercial radio station located in Ames, Iowa, broadcasting to the Des Moines, Iowa area on 105.1 FM. KCCQ airs an Alternative rock music format branded as "New Rock 105.1". KCCQ is owned by Clear Channel Communications and licensed to Citicaster Licenses LP.

Located at 42.0772, -93.6483 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in Iowa, Modern rock radio stations in the United States, Clear Channel radio stations, Radio stations established in 1968

Ames High School

Ames High School is the sole high school in Ames, Story County, Iowa.

Located at 42.0402, -93.6342 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1921, Ames, Iowa, Public high schools in Iowa, School buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Iowa, Schools in Story County, Iowa

North Grand Mall

North Grand Mall is a 340,000-square-foot shopping center serving the city of Ames, Iowa and owned by GK Development, Inc. since 2004. In 2006, plans were announced for a $30 million renovation and expansion. In 2004, a farmers' market operated at the mall. The mall's anchor stores are JCPenney and Younkers, with a third anchor having announced its closure in late 2008. The Sears building was torn down, with Kohl's, TJ Maxx, and Shoe Carnival opening on its site.

Located at 42.048, -93.622 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Shopping malls in Iowa, Ames, Iowa, Buildings and structures in Story County, Iowa, Visitor attractions in Story County, Iowa

Gilbert Junior-Senior High School

Gilbert High School is the only high school in Gilbert, Story County, Iowa. The district covers the city of Gilbert, northern Ames, and the surrounding rural areas.

Located at 42.107, -93.641 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools in Story County, Iowa, Public high schools in Iowa

Veenker Memorial Golf Course

Veenker Memorial Golf Course is a public golf course which is owned and operated by Iowa State University. The golf course was completed in 1938 and has hosted the Iowa Master's golf tournament since then. In 1959 the course was renamed for George F. Veenker, who was the head football coach at Iowa State from 1931 to 1936. In 2003 Veenker was ranked among "America's Best State Public Access Courses" by Golfweek magazine.

Located at 42.0397, -93.6525 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Ames, Iowa, Golf clubs and courses in Iowa, Iowa State Cyclones facilities, Iowa State University, Buildings and structures in Story County, Iowa, Visitor attractions in Story County, Iowa

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