Hemmen Moving
70/100USDOT 608245
Hemmen Moving is listed in the FMCSA Company Census as an active Iowa household goods carrier based in Ames, IA. USDOT 608245; the public record reports 8 truck…
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Moving to Ames, Iowa
Moving to Ames may involve apartments, condominiums, townhomes, established neighborhoods, newer subdivisions, or homes near regional employment corridors. Confirm parking, loading access, stairs, elevators, property rules, truck restrictions, road construction, weather, and peak-hour traffic before moving day.
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Ames, IA
Population68,220
Median age23.9
Median household income$58,709
Average commute15.8 min
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Alex Moving
70/100USDOT 4346742
Alex Moving is listed in the FMCSA Company Census as an active Iowa household goods carrier based in Ames, IA. USDOT 4346742; the public record reports 1 truck…
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Quality Transfer and Moving Service is listed in the FMCSA Company Census as an active Iowa household goods carrier based in Ames, IA. USDOT 942558; the public record…
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Ames moving costs
Ames local moves are commonly priced by labor time, crew size, truck use, travel time, packing materials, and property access. Interstate moves may also consider shipment size or weight, mileage, storage, delivery terms, valuation coverage, and additional services.
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What to know about moving to Ames
Ames is a U.S. Census place in Story County, Iowa, with housing, schools, public services, parks, healthcare, retail, employment access, and regional transportation connections.
Travel times in and around Ames vary by address, road access, construction, school schedules, commuter traffic, events, and weather.
Transportation
Review Iowa DOT Public Transit and local transportation resources for current service, routes, accessibility, schedules, and alerts. Availability varies by address.
Moving-day conditions
Weather considerations in Ames
Ames moves can be affected by thunderstorms, heavy rain, summer heat, winter snow and ice, flooding, wind, and rapidly changing road conditions.
Ames has a four-season Midwestern climate. Moving plans should account for summer heat and humidity, thunderstorms, heavy rain, winter snow and ice, strong winds, flooding, and weather-related road disruptions.
Moving checklist
Tips for moving to Ames
- Confirm parking, loading access, stairs, elevators, property rules, and truck restrictions.
- Compare written estimates using the same inventory, dates, services, access details, and valuation terms.
- Arrange utilities and address-specific municipal services before move-in.
- Monitor official weather, traffic, transit, and emergency information before loading.
- Protect floors and entryways from snow, ice, rain, mud, and road salt.
- Keep identification, medications, chargers, documents, valuables, and first-night essentials with you.
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Sources & resources
Official resources for Ames
Official Ames Government ↗
Official municipal government, services, departments, permits, public works, and resident information.
U.S. Census Bureau Place-by-County Relationship File ↗
Official Census geography source used to verify county relationship: Story County.
Iowa DOT Public Transit ↗
Official state public-transit information and provider resources.
Iowa DOT Aviation ↗
Official state aviation and airport information.
Iowa Utilities Commission ↗
Official state utility regulation and consumer information.
Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management ↗
Official emergency-management, preparedness, hazard, and alert information.
National Weather Service ↗
Official forecasts, watches, warnings, winter weather, flooding, wind, and severe-weather information.
Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Division ↗
Official driver-license, identification, title, registration, and vehicle information.
U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025 Place Estimates ↗
Official July 1, 2025 incorporated-place population estimate used for ordering and eligibility.
U.S. Census Bureau 2025 Places Gazetteer ↗
Official place FIPS, coordinates, land area, and density input.
U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024 1-year Table-Based Summary File ↗
Official ACS tables B01002, B19013, B08013, and B08303 used for median age, median household income, and mean commute time.
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