This class is taught by Amy Brooks Murphy. I was referred to this class by a good friend and…read morecontinue to run into other parents who have attended. If you're interested in natural childbirth and postpartum education, this is the place for you. The general consensus- this class is friggin amazing. Amy creates a really open, relaxed environment from starting each class with a little get to know you activity among the parents, leaving space for questions, rocking awesome Bob jams, and burning incense. Many laughs are shared too :) Who knew you could have fun and get educated when learning about a mucus plug. She does have a uterus shaped pool that class is hosted in/at during the summer months. That is something to look forward to. The class is 12 weeks long. I chose the Monday night class from 6:15-8. There are other options. The price is $295

Community and knowledge to help navigate the wild and monumental change that is becoming a parent!…read moreAnytime a friend gets pregnant I insist they take Amy's class. They are always so grateful, as I am to the person who insisted I take it!

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.

The swimming instructors we had were great. It is noted in the registration information that there…read moreare dogs at the business and that they occasionally come outside, but it is not explained that you might be expected to have them growling 6 inches from you, sitting within 3 inches of your feet and being encouraged by one of the instructors not teaching during this session, to jump into the pool with 5 young children taking lessons that were paid for. I was also surprised after being a loyal customer with grandchildren, nieces and nephews for well over 15 years to be treated so poorly by the owner. The immediate treatment we received after asking that the growling dog be put back in the house and the email before we had driven a mile was unprofessional and rude.

From the owner: My primary goal is to teach kids to be safe. All students will be expected to put their heads and…read morefaces in the water the first day. It is impossible to teach them to be safe without getting their heads in the water. No goggles are allowed during lessons, this is for safety. All students must be able to open their eyes and determine which way is up. Each lesson consists of 25 minutes of instruction and five minutes of “free time.” However, if your student is having a difficult day they may work the full entire 30 minutes. Please remember much of what we teach your child will be learning for the first time. Some kids struggle with one or more of the safety elements, but teaching and practicing that skill each day is very important to help them overcome their fear and help keep them safe. Your child may be very uncomfortable putting their face in the water but it is our job to help overcome those fears. It can be very difficult for parents to watch their child be scared, but please remember we are here to help your child become safe and have FUN! Swimming is a great activity for all kids to enjoy, and I want all of my students to enjoy it by being safe. All teachers have CPR training.

Go for Mallroy. He is calm, knowledgeable and a great instructor. He's well-trained on the state…read morerequirements and the test routes. He knows how to safely train rookie drivers with clear instructions. I am glad I got to learn the basics from him. I drive confidently in and around Ames, Iowa :) Only concern I had with Streetsmarts was their hefty fees. I got charged $400 for 6 classes :( As they were the only driving school in Ames, I had no choice.

Signed up. Turns out they give you very limited times and if your student is in sports...too bad!…read more Also, very expensive and not willing to work for what is in the student's best interest. Need some competition!