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America/Chicago |
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UTC-6 |
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UTC-5 |
Time Zone |
America/Chicago |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-6 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-5 |
Baseline is a small unincorporated community in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States, located in the central part of the state about 16 kilometers north of the state capital, Little Rock. As part of the Little Rock metropolitan area, Baseline is characterized by a quiet suburban and conveniently located transportation district, with residential neighborhoods, small commercial areas, and some agricultural land scattered around the area. The community's name may be derived from the baseline survey in early planning, dating back to the railroad development of the late 1800s. With a slow pace of life and a beautiful natural environment for residents seeking a quieter life, as well as access to urban amenities due to its proximity to Little Rock, the local area is one of the quintessential satellite communities in Central Arkansas.
Ames is located in the central part of the U.S. state of Iowa, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) north of the capital city of Des Moines, and is one of the county seats of Boyd and Story counties, as well as the state's most important educational and livable city. As the home of Iowa State University (ISU), Ames has been deeply tied to the university since its founding in 1888, and the university is nationally renowned for its agricultural engineering, veterinary medicine, materials science and other disciplines, infusing the city with a strong academic and innovative atmosphere. With the university's resources, Ames has developed into a center for biotechnology, high-end manufacturing and aerospace research, with leading research institutions such as the National Advanced Driving Simulator Laboratory. With a population of approximately 66,000 (2020 data), the city has been repeatedly recognized as one of the safest and most livable areas in the nation, combining urban convenience with a small-town friendliness that attracts numerous academic conferences and tourists each year.