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Des Moines road closure planned for U.S. 6/East Euclid Avenue on June 21-22

By Ames Today | Jun 18, 2025

U.S. 6/East Euclid Avenue in Des Moines will be temporarily closed for construction work on June 21 and 22, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation's Grimes Construction office.

FOIA request sent to Iowa State University regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025

By Ames Today | Jun 16, 2025

FOIA Request to Iowa State University regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025.

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Ames Today area weekly mass times

By Ames Today | Jun 14, 2025

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

Iowa DOT proposes widening project impacting U.S. 6 in Johnson County

By Ames Today | Jun 13, 2025

The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced a proposal to replace the pavement on U.S. 6, also known as W. Marengo Road, in Tiffin.

Ramp closure scheduled for Boyson Road and I-380 interchange

By Ames Today | Jun 13, 2025

If you travel on Boyson Road at Interstate 380 in Hiawatha, be aware of an upcoming ramp closure that may affect your journey.

Overnight closures planned for major Iowa interstates near Northeast Mixmaster

By Ames Today | Jun 13, 2025

If you travel on Interstate 35, I-80, and I-235 near the Northeast Mixmaster in Iowa, be prepared for overnight closures of ramps and roadways.

Iowa DOT announces lane closures on Iowa 9 in Osage starting June

By Ames Today | Jun 13, 2025

If you drive on Iowa 9 through Osage, be aware of an upcoming closure that may slow down your trip.

Iowa approves FY2026-FY2030 transportation improvement plan with $4.3 billion investment

By Ames Today | Jun 13, 2025

The Iowa Transportation Commission has approved the Fiscal Year 2026-2030 Iowa Transportation Improvement Program.

Iowa DOT invites public input on U.S. 75 project in Hinton

By Ames Today | Jun 13, 2025

The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is inviting the public to participate in a hearing regarding a proposed project on U.S. 75 in Hinton, Plymouth County.

U.S. Route 18 near Ruthven set for temporary closure due to railroad repairs

By Ames Today | Jun 13, 2025

If you travel on U.S. 18 east of Ruthven in Palo Alto County, be prepared for a temporary road closure starting June 16.

Iowa DOT warns against fraudulent text message scams

By Ames Today | Jun 13, 2025

The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued a warning about fraudulent text messages targeting residents with false claims of unpaid tolls or traffic violations.

H-1B approvals for employers classified under Health Care and Social Assistance industry across Ames Today publication area in 2024

By Ames Today | Jun 9, 2025

The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry located across Ames Today publication area was approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.