City of Ames
Recent News About City of Ames
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Entries Sought for Water Plant Art Contest
Entries are now being accepted for the 2023 City of Ames Water Treatment Plant Public Art Contest and Exhibition.
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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Story County in week ending May 20?
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Story County was found at one gas station in the week ending May 20, according to GasBuddy.com.
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Grand Avenue Lane Closed Between Eighth and 10th Streets Beginning Wednesday
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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Teller Avenue to Close on Tuesday, May 30; East Lincoln Way to Open Week of June 5
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
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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City Council Night at Bandshell is June 8
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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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Story County in week ending May 20
The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Story County was found at one gas station in the week ending May 20, according to GasBuddy.com.
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Ames Animal Shelter Offering Adoption Specials
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
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
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
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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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Story County in week ending May 20?
The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Story County was found at one gas station in the week ending May 20, according to GasBuddy.com.
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Three New Public EV Chargers Installed
Ames Electric Services has installed three new EV charging stations.
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Cheapest e15 gas in cities across Story County in week ending May 20
The lowest price of e15 gas in cities throughout Story County was found at one gas station in the week ending May 20, according to GasBuddy.com.
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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on e85 gas in cities in Story County in week ending May 20?
The lowest price of e85 gas in cities throughout Story County was found at one gas station in the week ending May 20, according to GasBuddy.com.
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Ames Seniors Eligible for Property Tax Exemption
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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1 gas station in cities throughout Story County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 20
The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Story County was found at one gas station in the week ending May 20, according to GasBuddy.com.
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City Offices Closed for Memorial Day on May 29
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
Ames Parks and Recreation Department continues to seek lifeguards to staff Furman Aquatic Center for the summer season.
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City Awarded $10,000 Tree Planting Grant; Planting Event is May 20
The Ames Parks and Recreation Department has been awarded a $10,000 Community Forestry Grant from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service.