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Ames Water Pollution Control Facility receives prestigious award

By James Ledbetter | Nov 5, 2020

The Ames Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF) received an award from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), according to the City of Ames' website.

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Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for 20 counties

By James Ledbetter | Aug 19, 2020

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for 20 counties following the recent storms that devastated the state.

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City of Ames mandates face coverings in all city buildings

By James Ledbetter | Aug 6, 2020

The City of Ames recently announced that face coverings will now be required in city buildings which began on July 27.

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Iowa's organic crop farms are still operating amid COVID-19 crisis

By James Ledbetter | May 21, 2020

Iowa farms are still running during the COVID-19 crisis – especially Iowa’s organic farms, according to Discover Muscatine.

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The hospitality trade has lost over $1 million since Reynolds extended the shutdown order

By James Ledbetter | Apr 8, 2020

Gov. Kim Reynolds recently extended the order to shut down all restaurants.

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Iowa's restaurants making difficult decisions in light of Reynolds' order to close dine-in eating

By James Ledbetter | Mar 30, 2020

Ames restaurant owners are taking a large hit to their businesses due to the coronavirus crisis.

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Local stores say certain supplies are running low due to coronavirus shopping

By James Ledbetter | Mar 30, 2020

As COVID-19 cases increase in Iowa, Story County residents are stocking up on supplies that they need during the crisis. However, department stores throughout the region are grappling to keep the shelves stocked.