Welcome To AMES
This guide is named after Cy, the cardinal mascot of Iowa State University. When you visit Ames, you might see Cy cheering with the fans at a Cyclone athletic event, entertaining guests during a special celebration or greeting students on central campus. We think Cy is the best mascot around, but don’t just take our word for it; Cy has been nationally recognized as the CBS Sportsline Most Dominant College Mascot on Earth and the CapitalOne Bowl National Mascot of the Year.