Local voters looking for a ride to the Ames Straw Poll next week have at least one option as the nominating even draws near. Irene Blom, Chair of the Marion County Republicans, says she’s hearing from groups who want to get voters to the event August 13th. One of them, Strong America Now, is offering a free bus ride and meal ticket to the Poll. For more information, contact Irene at 780-1057.