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Wednesday, November 12, 2025

News from 2023

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Story County cities: 1 company received an FDA inspection in Q2 2023

By Ames Today | Jul 22, 2023

There was one company in a city associated with Story County that received an FDA inspection in the second quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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1 company in a city within Boone County received one inspection in Q2 2023

By Ames Today | Jul 21, 2023

There was one company in a city associated with Boone County that received an FDA inspection in the second quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Ames Today area weekly mass times

By Ames Today | Jul 15, 2023

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

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Ridgewood Avenue Closed for Utilities Work

By Ames Today Report | Jul 12, 2023

Ridgewood Avenue between Sixth and Ninth streets will be closed to through traffic beginning Thursday, July 13, to continue work on underground utilities improvements.

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Red Shirt Drill at Furman Aquatic Center on July 13

By Ames Today Report | Jul 11, 2023

A Red Shirt Drill will be held on Thursday, July 13, at Furman Aquatic Center, as part of weekly in-service trainings for lifeguard staff to practice their rescue skills and execution of emergency action plans (EAPs).

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Public Input Sought for CDBG/HOME Annual Action Plan

By Ames Today Report | Jul 10, 2023

The public is encouraged to provide input to the City of Ames on its 2023-24 CDBG and HOME Annual Action Plan, which will outline the proposed activities, project locations, and proposed budgets being funded by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.

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Ames Today area weekly mass times

By Ames Today | Jul 8, 2023

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

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Annual Rummage RAMPage Begins July 28

By Ames Today Report | Jul 6, 2023

The seventh annual Rummage RAMPage begins on Friday, July 28, with donations being accepted.

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UPDATE: Stange Road Southbound Lane Closed on July 8

By Ames Today Report | Jul 5, 2023

The two southbound lanes of Stange Road will be paved on Saturday, July 8.

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Ames Animal Shelter Cat Adoption Specials Continue through July

By Ames Today Report | Jul 3, 2023

Due to the success of Ames Animal Shelter’s June “Adopt a Cat Month” adoption specials, discounts on cat adoptions are being extended through the end of July.

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Emma McCarthy Lee Tennis Courts to Undergo Renovations with 2 Courts Converted to Pickleball

By Ames Today Report | Jul 3, 2023

The four tennis courts at Emma McCarthy Lee Park, 3400 Ross Road, will be closed beginning on Wednesday, July 5, for a renovation and resurfacing project.

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Ames Today area weekly mass times

By Ames Today | Jul 1, 2023

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

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Which political committee based in Story County spent the most during Q2?

By Ames Today | Jul 1, 2023

Iowa Agribusiness, PAC was the biggest spender the quarter before.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.