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Ridgewood Avenue Closed for Utilities Work

By Ames Today Report | Jul 12, 2023

Ridgewood Avenue between Sixth and Ninth streets will be closed to through traffic beginning Thursday, July 13, to continue work on underground utilities improvements.

Red Shirt Drill at Furman Aquatic Center on July 13

By Ames Today Report | Jul 11, 2023

A Red Shirt Drill will be held on Thursday, July 13, at Furman Aquatic Center, as part of weekly in-service trainings for lifeguard staff to practice their rescue skills and execution of emergency action plans (EAPs).

Public Input Sought for CDBG/HOME Annual Action Plan

By Ames Today Report | Jul 10, 2023

The public is encouraged to provide input to the City of Ames on its 2023-24 CDBG and HOME Annual Action Plan, which will outline the proposed activities, project locations, and proposed budgets being funded by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.

Annual Rummage RAMPage Begins July 28

By Ames Today Report | Jul 6, 2023

The seventh annual Rummage RAMPage begins on Friday, July 28, with donations being accepted.

UPDATE: Stange Road Southbound Lane Closed on July 8

By Ames Today Report | Jul 5, 2023

The two southbound lanes of Stange Road will be paved on Saturday, July 8.

Ames Animal Shelter Cat Adoption Specials Continue through July

By Ames Today Report | Jul 3, 2023

Due to the success of Ames Animal Shelter’s June “Adopt a Cat Month” adoption specials, discounts on cat adoptions are being extended through the end of July.

Emma McCarthy Lee Tennis Courts to Undergo Renovations with 2 Courts Converted to Pickleball

By Ames Today Report | Jul 3, 2023

The four tennis courts at Emma McCarthy Lee Park, 3400 Ross Road, will be closed beginning on Wednesday, July 5, for a renovation and resurfacing project.

Oakwood Road Closed for Reconstruction Beginning July 6

By Ames Today Report | Jun 30, 2023

Oakwood Road from University Boulevard to halfway between Green Hills Drive and White Oak Road will be closed beginning Thursday, July 6, weather permitting.

Public EV Charging Rates to Increase July 1

By Ames Today Report | Jun 29, 2023

Electric vehicle charging rates at City of Ames-owned public chargers will increase by 2.6 cents per kWh as a result of a new state excise that takes effect July 1, 2023.

Police Investigate Fireworks Damage at Parks, Remind Residents Exploding Fireworks is Illegal

By Ames Today Report | Jun 28, 2023

Ames Parks and Recreation and Ames Police are investigating fireworks damage to a restroom at Emma McCarthy Lee Park, 3400 Ross Road, after an explosion on June 22 caused nearly $1,000 in damage and clean-up costs.

Rummage RAMPage Donations Begin July 28; Pick-Up Service Scheduling Available Now

By Ames Today Report | Jun 23, 2023

The seventh annual Rummage RAMPage will be held from Friday, July 28 (donations only, no sales) through Saturday, Aug. 5 at the Ames Intermodal Facility parking ramp, 129 Hayward Ave. Rummage RAMPage is a week-long community garage sale that sells donated items and is staffed by volunteers representing non-profit organizations.

Ames/ISU Ice Arena Closed for Annual Maintenance

By Ames Today Report | Jun 22, 2023

The Ames/ISU Ice Arena will be closed June 25 through August 14 for annual maintenance.

Report: Ames School District counselor Jennifer Haglund attended teacher webinar to learn tips on 'subversively and quietly' encouraging students to cross-dress

By Ames Today Report | Jun 22, 2023

Ames Community School District counselor Jennifer Haglund attended a recent webinar the Daily Mail said shared tips on “subversively and quietly” encouraging students to cross dress.

Exterior Property Maintenance Code Workshop to be Held on June 20

By Ames Today Report | Jun 18, 2023

The Ames City Council will discuss a proposed exterior property maintenance ordinance at a workshop scheduled for 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20, in the City Hall City Council Chambers, 515 Clark Ave.

Independence Day Holiday Closings Announced

By Ames Today Report | Jun 17, 2023

City Hall and most City departments and divisions, including Ames Public Library, Resource Recovery Plant, the Community Center, and Ames/ISU Ice Arena, will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, in recognition of Independence Day.

Brookridge Avenue Closed Between Sixth and Ninth Streets Beginning Monday

By Ames Today Report | Jun 17, 2023

Brookridge Avenue between Sixth and Ninth streets will be closed beginning Monday, June 19, to begin pavement removal and continued work on underground utilities improvements, followed by paving operations.

Teller Avenue South of East Lincoln Way Will Close Beginning Monday, June 19

By Ames Today Report | Jun 16, 2023

Teller Avenue (580th Street) south of East Lincoln Way will close to through traffic beginning Monday, June 19, and will remain closed for approximately three weeks for utility connections.

Assistant City Manager Finalists Named; Public Invited to Presentations

By Ames Today Report | Jun 15, 2023

After a national recruitment, two finalists have been selected to interview for the position of Assistant City Manager for the City of Ames.

Ames Fire Responds to Structure Fire

By Ames Today Report | Jun 15, 2023

At approximately 10:25 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14, the Ames Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 4015 Quebec St. Ames firefighters arrived on scene and found smoke coming from the single-story duplex with flames visible through a basement window.

Dedication Ceremony for James Herman Banning Ames Municipal Airport is Saturday

By Ames Today Report | Jun 14, 2023

The community is invited to a dedication ceremony hosted by Mayor John Haila and the Ames City Council for the renaming of the James Herman Banning Ames Municipal Airport.

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