The Ames Regional Economic Alliance has announced the participants selected for the 38th Leadership Ames Class. Leadership Ames is a program of the Ames Regional Economic Alliance that provide professional development and civic leadership opportunities as well as networking with local leaders and community members. The sessions, which begin Jan. 9, will feature guest presenters, visits with area leaders and facility tours. Co-chairs for Leadership Ames this year are Sarina Flathers with Boys & Girls Clubs of Story County, and Beth Lucht with Friendship Ark. For the full list of class members, visit the Ames Alliance website.