City of Ames
Recent News About City of Ames
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Section of Brookridge Avenue to Close Tuesday
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.