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Oakwood Road Closed for Reconstruction Beginning July 6

By Ames Today Report | Jun 30, 2023

Oakwood Road from University Boulevard to halfway between Green Hills Drive and White Oak Road will be closed beginning Thursday, July 6, weather permitting.

Public EV Charging Rates to Increase July 1

By Ames Today Report | Jun 29, 2023

Electric vehicle charging rates at City of Ames-owned public chargers will increase by 2.6 cents per kWh as a result of a new state excise that takes effect July 1, 2023.

Police Investigate Fireworks Damage at Parks, Remind Residents Exploding Fireworks is Illegal

By Ames Today Report | Jun 28, 2023

Ames Parks and Recreation and Ames Police are investigating fireworks damage to a restroom at Emma McCarthy Lee Park, 3400 Ross Road, after an explosion on June 22 caused nearly $1,000 in damage and clean-up costs.

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Ames Today area weekly mass times

By Ames Today | Jun 24, 2023

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

Rummage RAMPage Donations Begin July 28; Pick-Up Service Scheduling Available Now

By Ames Today Report | Jun 23, 2023

The seventh annual Rummage RAMPage will be held from Friday, July 28 (donations only, no sales) through Saturday, Aug. 5 at the Ames Intermodal Facility parking ramp, 129 Hayward Ave. Rummage RAMPage is a week-long community garage sale that sells donated items and is staffed by volunteers representing non-profit organizations.

Ames/ISU Ice Arena Closed for Annual Maintenance

By Ames Today Report | Jun 22, 2023

The Ames/ISU Ice Arena will be closed June 25 through August 14 for annual maintenance.

Report: Ames School District counselor Jennifer Haglund attended teacher webinar to learn tips on 'subversively and quietly' encouraging students to cross-dress

By Ames Today Report | Jun 22, 2023

Ames Community School District counselor Jennifer Haglund attended a recent webinar the Daily Mail said shared tips on “subversively and quietly” encouraging students to cross dress.

Exterior Property Maintenance Code Workshop to be Held on June 20

By Ames Today Report | Jun 18, 2023

The Ames City Council will discuss a proposed exterior property maintenance ordinance at a workshop scheduled for 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20, in the City Hall City Council Chambers, 515 Clark Ave.

Brookridge Avenue Closed Between Sixth and Ninth Streets Beginning Monday

By Ames Today Report | Jun 17, 2023

Brookridge Avenue between Sixth and Ninth streets will be closed beginning Monday, June 19, to begin pavement removal and continued work on underground utilities improvements, followed by paving operations.

Independence Day Holiday Closings Announced

By Ames Today Report | Jun 17, 2023

City Hall and most City departments and divisions, including Ames Public Library, Resource Recovery Plant, the Community Center, and Ames/ISU Ice Arena, will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, in recognition of Independence Day.

Ames Today area weekly mass times

By Ames Today | Jun 17, 2023

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

Teller Avenue South of East Lincoln Way Will Close Beginning Monday, June 19

By Ames Today Report | Jun 16, 2023

Teller Avenue (580th Street) south of East Lincoln Way will close to through traffic beginning Monday, June 19, and will remain closed for approximately three weeks for utility connections.

Assistant City Manager Finalists Named; Public Invited to Presentations

By Ames Today Report | Jun 15, 2023

After a national recruitment, two finalists have been selected to interview for the position of Assistant City Manager for the City of Ames.

Ames Fire Responds to Structure Fire

By Ames Today Report | Jun 15, 2023

At approximately 10:25 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14, the Ames Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 4015 Quebec St. Ames firefighters arrived on scene and found smoke coming from the single-story duplex with flames visible through a basement window.

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News from June 2023

Oakwood Road Closed for Reconstruction Beginning July 6

Public EV Charging Rates to Increase July 1

Police Investigate Fireworks Damage at Parks, Remind Residents Exploding Fireworks is Illegal

Ames Today area weekly mass times

Rummage RAMPage Donations Begin July 28; Pick-Up Service Scheduling Available Now

Ames/ISU Ice Arena Closed for Annual Maintenance

Report: Ames School District counselor Jennifer Haglund attended teacher webinar to learn tips on 'subversively and quietly' encouraging students to cross-dress

Exterior Property Maintenance Code Workshop to be Held on June 20

Brookridge Avenue Closed Between Sixth and Ninth Streets Beginning Monday

Independence Day Holiday Closings Announced

Ames Today area weekly mass times

Teller Avenue South of East Lincoln Way Will Close Beginning Monday, June 19

Assistant City Manager Finalists Named; Public Invited to Presentations

Ames Fire Responds to Structure Fire

Dedication Ceremony for James Herman Banning Ames Municipal Airport is Saturday

Sixth Street Lane Closures Begin Thursday

Section of Brookridge Avenue to Close Tuesday

Ames Today area weekly mass times

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

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

Iowa DOT announces road closure on U.S. 30 near Ogden starting June

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