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Wednesday, December 25, 2024

News from May 2022

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Southwest Corner of 13th Street and Duff Scheduled to Close on June 6

By Press release submission | May 31, 2022

Reconstruction of the southwest corner of the intersection of 13th Street and Duff Avenue will begin Monday, June 6, pending successful water main testing.

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AAUW Fundraiser: Tour of Deere-Wiman House & Cruise on the Celebration Belle

By Press release submission | May 31, 2022

Tour the historic Deere-Wiman House in Moline and enjoy a delicious 4-hour lunch cruise on the celebration Belle – a non-gaming boat.

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Keep your cash safe in Boone County with these wallet gifts

By Ames Today | May 30, 2022

Gift giving can be difficult, so Ames Today has put together these gift guides with The Grommet to find everything you will need.

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Keep your cash safe in Story County with these wallet gifts

By Ames Today | May 30, 2022

Gift giving can be difficult, so Ames Today has put together these gift guides with The Grommet to find everything you will need.

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As the grid adds wind power, researchers have to reengineer recovery from blackouts

By Press release submission | May 30, 2022

When the power grid goes down, there’s a step-by-step recovery process – a “blackstart” that up to now has depended on power from gas or hydro turbines spinning away inside a power plant.

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Visit Our Newest Addition at Edgewood Park

By Press release submission | May 30, 2022

His stripes have been burnished and his lacquer applied and he is ready to show himself off!

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Value of Ames-based Banks company Ames National Corp. (ATLO:NAQ) fell 58.9% in week ending May 28

By Ames Today | May 29, 2022

Ames National Corp. (ATLO:NAQ) was the highest Banks company headquartered in Iowa on May 27.

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Ames Today area weekly mass times

By Ames Today | May 28, 2022

The following parishes in the Ames Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Ribbon Cutting: Ruby Marketing Services on June 01

By Press release submission | May 27, 2022

Join us by Facebook Live or in person to celebrate Ruby Marketing Services joining the Ames Chamber of Commerce , with a ribbon cutting!

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Stick & Strings In The Park on June 03

By Press release submission | May 27, 2022

Stick & Strings In The Park on June 03

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Furman Aquatic Center Limits Offerings over Memorial Day Weekend

By Press release submission | May 26, 2022

Due to significant staffing shortages and availability of current staff, the Furman Aquatic Center will have very few offerings over Memorial Day weekend.

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Coffee and Conversations on June 03

By Press release submission | May 26, 2022

Stop by the Chamber on the first Friday of each month for coffee and conversations - an informal opportunity to connect with fellow Chamber members, Board Members, and Chamber staff.

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Beautiful flower gifts for Story County friends

By Ames Today | May 25, 2022

Gift giving can be difficult, so Ames Today has put together these gift guides with The Grommet to find everything you will need.

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A vase for every occasion in Boone County

By Ames Today | May 25, 2022

Gift giving can be difficult, so Ames Today has put together these gift guides with The Grommet to find everything you will need.

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Boone City Wide Garage Sale (*North Side Clean-Up) on June 3-4

By Press release submission | May 25, 2022

To include your garage sale in the event, contact the event coordinators with your address and sale information no later than May 25, 2022 at 5pm.

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Frontage Road Closed for Power Pole Installation

By Press release submission | May 25, 2022

The frontage road east of South Duff Avenue and south of Southeast 16th Street will be closed from Tuesday, May 31, to Friday, June 3.

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Ribbon Cutting: The Parlor on June 01

By Press release submission | May 24, 2022

Join us by Facebook Live or in person to celebrate The Parlor joining the Ames Chamber of Commerce, with a ribbon cutting !

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Washington Farmers’ Market on June 02

By Press release submission | May 24, 2022

Join us weekly on Thursday evenings from May 19th to October 13th for the Washington Farmers’ Market.

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O'Donnell Ace Hardware to give away American flags

By Ames Today | May 24, 2022

O'Donnell Ace Hardware will give away free American flags on Saturday, May 28 to honor the Memorial Day holiday.

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No Discharging Grass into Streets!

By Press release submission | May 23, 2022

It’s that time of year! Grass is growing and lawns are needing mowed.