About this episode
In this episode of Up Close, host Casandra Eames talks with Sarah Huffman, whose path to Ames included a lot of movement, from travel across the U.S. to couch surfing and time spent living abroad.
Now rooted in Ames, Sarah shares how the city became more than just a stop along the way. As a volunteer and active community member, she finds Ames to be a place where connections happen naturally and often, a firm net of people who genuinely want to stay connected.
She and Casandra talk about what it means to choose community over prestige, including the surprising moment Sarah turned down a job offer from Columbia University to stay in Ames.
If you'd like to be featured on Up Close, contact Casandra Eames in the City Manager’s Office or email her at [email protected].
The views and opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and do not reflect the views of the City of Ames or its employees.
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