Married women traipse around in evening gowns, escorted by their husbands dressed in formal tuxedos.
They walk onto the stage, and hours spent in the gym pay off as aerobic wear takes the spotlight. These women compete for the annual Mrs. Ames title. Carol C. Bousquet, reigning Mrs. Ames, serves as an ambassador for the city. Although Bousquet said she is a city planner by training, she has ties to Iowa State. She was adjunct professor in community and regional planning last semester but could not continue this semester due to scheduling conflicts.