I had to get certified and I was looking for an office that would work with my schedule…read more I searched around and this office came up. I called the office and the lady (Kiki) was very pleasant. She was willing to work with my availability which is a big plus because I have a busy schedule. The class was straight forward and we went over first aid, watched videos, went over questions and she took the time to answer all my questions. After, we went over CPR and it was nice to see the mannequin that connects to a smart device and tells you if you are doing it correctly or not. I will be honest, I wanted to cut the face off like Dwight in Office. I restrained myself! ! All in all, she is great and you can tell that she has a lot of experience. I highly encourage anyone to attend this office if you need/want to get certified. You won't be disappointed!

Unfortunately had to get re certified for CPR and first aid for work. These can be really boring…read moreand repetitive classes especially when you have to retake them every two years! The best part of taking the classes at 411 is the trainer, Kiki! She helps make the almost 3 hours (for each class) go by rather quickly and has some hilarious stories about personal experiences that keep it fun! They have all kinds of things you may need for your home/car/etc that can help prevent accidents from happening and then give you the training you need in case they do! Highly recommend checking it out if you're interested in safety classes or information!

The Octagon Center of the Arts has since moved down the block a few spots. I recently wandered into…read morethe shop and the adjacent gallery that was featuring a sign history of Ames. Great Stuff.

I really love this place! Cool art store/gallery/space to rent!…read more I have enjoyed concerts, classes, and art shows here! The rooms are beautiful and big enough for a nice crew to be in, but not huge enough to make things not feel intimate! The store is full of hand made, art stuff! Like Prints, one of a kind things, local art, jewelry, kitchen items, books, dvd's, cd's you name it! If it's art they probably have it! Perfect store for gift shopping for the unique someone who has everything...

I HIGHLY DON'T recommend using Carelinks for your child's in home ABA services. I have had a…read moreterrible experience with them since Day 1. We were told we could pick someone to get their certification to help with our child and it would take a week or two to do so and then got told by every single person we talked to in the center something different. They told me they could get me an RBT asap and we have been without one ALL summer long now. We were suppose to have BCBA that does in person 1-2x a month and she stopped responding and coming and haven't had anyone visit or see our daughter in over a month now. And to top it all off no-one emails you back, calls you back, and our chosen caregiver is STILL NOT certified. DO NOT EVER USE THEM!

From the owner: Offering ABA Therapy in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Iowa City, and the entire State of…read moreIowa, Carelinks ABA specializes in ABA therapy for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Our family-oriented team utilizes comprehensive training to offer top-quality in-home Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services. At Carelinks ABA, we empower children with autism and their families, helping every child achieve their full potential.

We started our son in lessons at 7 months and absolutely love it! The instructors are friendly and…read moreoutgoing and do a great job of getting to know your child. The "locker room" facilities are always spotless and so easy to change or even feed a baby. My only complaint is we moved and now a 90-minute commute/class combo is roughly 3 hours so makes it less enticing to continue classes.