Ontario
in Story County of Iowa, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
42.036 and -93.682 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 42° 2' 8" and W -93° 40' 53"
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: 12:13 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
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

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

Explore Ontario

Ontario in Story County (Iowa) is located in United States about 900 mi (or 1,448 km) west of Washington DC, the country's capital.

Local time in Ontario is now 12:13 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named America / Chicago with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 9 airports in the wider vicinity of Ontario, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Des Moines International Airport in a distance of 35 mi (or 56 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

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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

Hilton Garden Inn Ames

Address
1,7 mi
1325 Dickinson Ave
50014 Ames
United States

Time Information

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


Gateway Hotel and Conference Center

Address
3,1 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
3,3 mi
2609 University Boulevard
50010 AMES
United States

Time Information

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


Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Address
1,7 mi
1310 Dickinson Avenue
50014 AMES
United States

Time Information

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


BEST WESTERN PLUS UNIV PARK

Address
3,3 mi
2500 UNIVERSITY BLVD
50010 Ames
United States

Time Information

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


DAYS INN AMES

Address
3,8 mi
229 S DUFF AVE
50010 Ames
United States

Time Information

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


GrandStay Ames

Address
4,1 mi
1606 SOUTH KELLOGG AVENUE
50010 Ames
United States

Time Information

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


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Iowa State University College of Engineering Holiday 2014

Published: December 17, 2014
Length: 27:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ISUengineering

Wishing Cyclone engineers and friends a happy holiday season. Let us all share in the spirit of joy, hope and peace.


Ames Lab 101: Lead-free Solder

Published: November 01, 2010
Length: 28:31 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: AmesLaboratory

Ames Laboratory senior metallurgist Iver Anderson explains the importance of lead-free solder in taking hazardous lead out of the environment by eliminating it from discarded computers and...


Union Pacific stack train at Veenker Golf Course, Ames, Iowa, skiing day 1

Published: February 14, 2015
Length: 56:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: arejay54

Tuesday, February 3, 2015, 1:22 PM. Rick and I went cross-country skiing three days this week, always on ISU's Veenker Memorial Golf Course, the ulterior motive being that Union Pacific's Main...


FDDM&S Interurban/Streetcar tracks under Knapp Avenue, Ames, Iowa

Published: June 04, 2014
Length: 58:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: arejay54

Wednesday, June 4, 2014, 11:17 AM. Knapp Avenue south of the Iowa State University campus is currently being replaced, and workers unearthed these old streetcar/train tracks. The first clip...


Ames Lab 101: VE-Suite

Published: November 15, 2010
Length: 28:09 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: AmesLaboratory

Ames Laboratory scientist Mark Bryden talks about virtual engineering and the advantages it gives engineers when they can "walk through" designs visually.


Welcome to the Ames Laboratory

Published: June 21, 2011
Length: 36:43 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: AmesLaboratory

Alex King, director of The Ames Laboratory, discusses the state of the Lab for 2011, the goals of the Lab and the importance of the research taking place here.


Ames Street Art - Painting the mandala

Published: July 02, 2012
Length: 04:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Iowa State Daily Online

The community gathered on Saturday, Jun. 30, 2012 at the intersection of South Wilmoth Ave and Lettie Street in Ames to paint a mandala designed by the Ames Street Art project. Nitin Gadia...


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Published: May 01, 2013
Length: 08:36 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: rigrunn


Iowa Thunderstorm

Published: June 27, 2008
Length: 52:21 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Weston Abney

Taken on 6/24/08 as a thunderstorm was rolling in from the south. Cameraphone starts facing north, pans around counter clockwise 360 degrees.


MSAE State DI Highlights

Published: April 19, 2010
Length: 42:13 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: vidsmith108

Maharishi School had 10 teams competing at this year's state competition for Destination Imagination. This video shows some highlights of team performances and the award ceremony. 6 teams took...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

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Iowa State University

Iowa State University of Science and Technology, more commonly known as Iowa State University (ISU), is a public land-grant and space-grant research university located in Ames, Iowa, United States. Iowa State has produced senators, a US Vice President, astronauts, scientists, and Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winners, along with a host of other notable individuals in their respective fields. Until 1959 it was known as the Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts.

Located at 42.0239, -93.6476 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Iowa State University, Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities, Land-grant universities and colleges, Universities and colleges in Iowa, Educational institutions established in 1856, Education in Story County, Iowa, Buildings and structures in Story County, Iowa, Visitor attractions in Story County, Iowa

Ames Laboratory

Ames Laboratory is a United States Department of Energy national laboratory located in Ames, Iowa. The Laboratory conducts research into various areas of national concern, including the synthesis and study of new materials, energy resources, high-speed computer design, and environmental cleanup and restoration. It is located on the campus of Iowa State University. It is operated for the United States Department of Energy under contract DE-AC02-07CH11358. In January 2013 the U.S.

Located at 42.0305, -93.6482 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Manhattan Project, United States Department of Energy National Laboratories, Story County, Iowa, Iowa State University

State Gymnasium

State Gymnasium is an arena on the campus of Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. It was opened in 1913, and once was the school's primary indoor athletic facility, before the opening of Hilton Coliseum. It is located at the corner of Union Drive, just north of the site of the former Clyde Williams Stadium. The brick building was built in two years at a cost of $150,000.

Located at 42.0251, -93.6529 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues in Iowa, Defunct college basketball venues in the United States, Iowa State University buildings and structures

KURE

KURE is a radio station licensed to Ames, Iowa, USA, the station serves the Iowa State community, Ames, and surrounding areas. The station is currently owned by Residence Associations Broadcasting Services. The station features a variety of programming, including most genres of music, talk shows, and coverage of ISU sporting events. Hip-hop, electronica, rock, americana, and jazz are just a few of the music genres played by KURE's constantly rotating staff of student DJ's.

Located at 42.0297, -93.6475 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Iowa State University, College radio stations in Iowa, Radio stations established in 1950

KASI

KASI (1430 AM, "News Talk 1430") is a radio station licensed to serve Ames, Iowa. The station is owned by Clear Channel Communications and licensed to Citicasters Licenses, Inc. It airs a News/Talk radio format. The station was assigned the KASI call letters by the Federal Communications Commission. The transmitter and tower are located in northwest Ames. According to the Antenna Structure Registration database, the tower is 123 m tall.

Located at 42.0383, -93.6814 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in Iowa, News and talk radio stations in the United States, Ames, Iowa, Clear Channel radio stations, Radio stations established in 1974, 1974 establishments in the United States

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 2 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

Clyde Williams Field

Clyde Williams Field was an outdoor stadium on the campus of Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. It was the home of the Iowa State Cyclones football and track and field teams. It was originally built in 1914-15, just south of the recently completed State Gym. It originally held 5,000 spectators, but expansions in 1925, 1930, 1932, 1961 and 1966 brought the final capacity up to approximately 35,000.

Located at 42.024, -93.653 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Defunct college football venues, Iowa State Cyclones football venues, American football venues in Iowa

Iowa State Armory

Iowa State Armory was a 7,500 seat multi-purpose arena in Ames, Iowa. It was home to the Iowa State University Cyclones basketball team until the Hilton Coliseum opened in 1971. The main floor of the arena now serves project space for the College of Design. Other tenants of the building include the Department of Public Safety as well as Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC.

Located at 42.0296, -93.651 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Indoor arenas in the United States, Defunct college basketball venues in the United States, Sports venues in Iowa, Iowa State Cyclones basketball venues

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