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Friday, March 28, 2025

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Sixth Street Lane Closures Begin Thursday

By Ames Today Report | Jun 13, 2023

A lane closure on Sixth Street between Grand and Hodge avenues will begin on Thursday, June 15, to facilitate a water valve abandonment project.

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Section of Brookridge Avenue to Close Tuesday

By Ames Today Report | Jun 12, 2023

Brookridge Avenue between Ninth and Lee streets will be closed to through traffic beginning Tuesday, June 13, to begin work on underground utilities improvements.

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GW Carver Access at Stange Road Prohibited, Lane Shift Begins on Monday, June 12

By Ames Today Report | Jun 8, 2023

Motorists traveling east on George Washington Carver Avenue will not have access to Stange Road beginning Monday, June 12, and those traveling west on 24th Street or from Stange Road will have to detour to access George Washington Carver Avenue.

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James Herman Banning Ames Municipal Airport Dedication Ceremony Planned for June 17

By Ames Today Report | Jun 6, 2023

Mayor John Haila and the Ames City Council will host a dedication ceremony for the renaming of the James Herman Banning Ames Municipal Airport.

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Ridgewood Avenue Closed Beginning Thursday

By Ames Today Report | Jun 6, 2023

Ridgewood Avenue between Sixth and Ninth streets will be closed to through traffic beginning Thursday, June 8, to begin work on underground utilities improvements.

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28th Street Closed Beginning Monday

By Ames Today Report | Jun 2, 2023

Beginning Monday, June 5, 28th Street between Hoover and Northwestern avenues will be closed to traffic to start removal and replacement of the pavement.

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Civility is Topic of June 6 Community Conversation

By Ames Today Report | Jun 1, 2023

The City of Ames is hosting a Community Conversation on “Civility in Conversations” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6, in the Farwell T. Brown Auditorium at Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Ave.

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Entries Sought for Water Plant Art Contest

By Ames Today Report | May 31, 2023

Entries are now being accepted for the 2023 City of Ames Water Treatment Plant Public Art Contest and Exhibition.

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Grand Avenue Lane Closed Between Eighth and 10th Streets Beginning Wednesday

By Ames Today Report | May 27, 2023

The outside northbound lane of Grand Avenue from Eighth to 10th streets will be closed beginning Wednesday, May 31, weather permitting, to complete water system improvements on Grand Avenue.

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City Council Night at Bandshell is June 8

By Ames Today Report | May 26, 2023

The community is invited to enjoy a night of music at City Council Night at the Bandshell on Thursday, June 8, at Bandshell Park, 125 E. Fifth St.

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Teller Avenue to Close on Tuesday, May 30; East Lincoln Way to Open Week of June 5

By Ames Today Report | May 26, 2023

Teller Avenue (580th Street) north of East Lincoln Way will close on Tuesday, May 30, for repaving, and will remain closed for approximately one week.

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Brookridge Avenue to Close May 30

By Ames Today Report | May 26, 2023

Brookridge Avenue between Lee and Sixth streets will be closed to through traffic beginning Tuesday, May 30, to begin work on underground utilities improvements.

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Ames Animal Shelter Offering Adoption Specials

By Ames Today Report | May 25, 2023

With an abundance of cats available for adoption, Ames Animal Shelter is beginning its recognition of June as “Adopt a Cat Month” early by offering adoption specials beginning today and continuing through all of June.

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Pollinator-Friendly Community Plan Released

By Ames Today Report | May 25, 2023

Members of a community task force led by the Ames Public Works Department and Prairie Rivers of Iowa recently released the City of Ames Pollinator-Friendly 10-Year Community Plan.

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Public Input Sought for Amendment to CDBG/HOME Annual Action Plan

By Ames Today Report | May 24, 2023

The public is encouraged to provide input on the proposed substantial amendment to the 2022-23 CDBG/HOME Annual Action Plan.

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Lane Shift on South 16th Street Starts Thursday

By Ames Today Report | May 24, 2023

The two south lanes of South 16th Street from South Golden Aspen Drive to South Duff Avenue will close Thursday, May 25, weather permitting, to begin pavement removal and continuation of underground improvements on the street.

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Three New Public EV Chargers Installed

By Ames Today Report | May 23, 2023

Ames Electric Services has installed three new EV charging stations.

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Ames Seniors Eligible for Property Tax Exemption

By Ames Today Report | May 22, 2023

Ames residents ages 65 and older are now eligible for a homestead tax exemption that will reduce the taxable value of their Ames home and lower their property tax bill.

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City Offices Closed for Memorial Day on May 29

By Ames Today Report | May 17, 2023

City Hall, most City departments and divisions, the Community Center Gym, Ames/ISU Ice Arena, and Ames Public Library will be closed Monday, May 29, in recognition of Memorial Day.

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Furman Aquatic Center Seeks Lifeguards

By Ames Today Report | May 17, 2023

Ames Parks and Recreation Department continues to seek lifeguards to staff Furman Aquatic Center for the summer season.