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News from May 2023

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Entries Sought for Water Plant Art Contest

By Ames Today Report | May 31, 2023

Entries are now being accepted for the 2023 City of Ames Water Treatment Plant Public Art Contest and Exhibition.

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Ames Today area weekly mass times

By Ames Today | May 27, 2023

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

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Story County in week ending May 20?

By Ames Today | May 27, 2023

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

By Ames Today Report | May 27, 2023

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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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Boone County in week ending May 20?

By Ames Today | May 26, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Boone County was found at one gas station in the week ending May 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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City Council Night at Bandshell is June 8

By Ames Today Report | May 26, 2023

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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Brookridge Avenue to Close May 30

By Ames Today Report | May 26, 2023

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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Teller Avenue to Close on Tuesday, May 30; East Lincoln Way to Open Week of June 5

By Ames Today Report | May 26, 2023

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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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Story County in week ending May 20

By Ames Today | May 25, 2023

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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Pollinator-Friendly Community Plan Released

By Ames Today Report | May 25, 2023

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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Ames Animal Shelter Offering Adoption Specials

By Ames Today Report | May 25, 2023

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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1 gas station in cities throughout Boone County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending May 20

By Ames Today | May 24, 2023

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Boone County was found at one gas station in the week ending May 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Lane Shift on South 16th Street Starts Thursday

By Ames Today Report | May 24, 2023

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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Public Input Sought for Amendment to CDBG/HOME Annual Action Plan

By Ames Today Report | May 24, 2023

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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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Story County in week ending May 20?

By Ames Today | May 23, 2023

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

By Ames Today Report | May 23, 2023

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

By Ames Today | May 22, 2023

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?

By Ames Today | May 22, 2023

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

By Ames Today Report | May 22, 2023

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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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Boone County in week ending May 20?

By Ames Today | May 21, 2023

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Boone County was found at four gas stations in the week ending May 20, according to GasBuddy.com.