I am not from Iowa but I will assume that if you tell us a little more about yourself and what you do in the hobby that you may gather more interest and find fellow pilots locally a little easier.
I am also in Ames. I would love to get together and fly once the weather gets a little better. I am new to the hobby and haven't had much flying time. Had a few flights with a tiny trainer. Just finished a gremlin and a sparrow.
Looking for people with experience that they are willing to pass on or other people to learn along with me.