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EDA awards $150,000 in grants for economic development projects in Story County in 2023

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $150,000 in grants for economic development projects in Story County, Iowa.

By Ames Today | Jan 20, 2025

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Story County has seen a 7.6% decrease in amount of food assistance provided since 2014

In 2023, Story County received $8,270,168 in food stamps, compared to $8,946,252 in 2014.

By Ames Today | Aug 23, 2024

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Food assistance cost in Boone County: Down 23.5% since 2014

By Ames Today | Aug 19, 2024

In 2023, Boone County received $2,670,437 in food stamps, compared to $3,492,103 in 2014.

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1.2% decrease in number of Story County households receiving food assistance benefits in 2023

By Ames Today | Jul 14, 2024

Between 2022 and 2023, Story County registered a 1.2% decrease in the number of households receiving food assistance aid.

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Smaller number of Boone County households received food assistance benefits in 2023 than previous year

By Ames Today | Jul 12, 2024

Boone County reported a 10.4% decrease in the number of households receiving food stamps between 2022 and 2023.

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Story County sees drop in food stamp grants in 2023

By Ames Today | Jun 6, 2024

Story County reported a 1.3% decrease in residents seeking the food assistance program between 2022 and 2023.

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Smaller number of Boone County residents received food assistance benefits in 2023 than previous year

By Ames Today | Jun 4, 2024

Between 2022 and 2023, Boone County registered a 10.2% decrease in people applying for food assistance.

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Incumbent Kretzinger running for second term on Boone County Board of Supervisors

By Ames Today | May 24, 2024

Erich Kretzinger, incumbent member of the Boone County Board of Supervisors, is seeking the Republican nomination for re-election to his at-large seat for a four-year term. The primary election will be held on June 4.

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Story County residents in Iowa received $8,270,168 in food assistance in 2023

By Ames Today | Apr 29, 2024

Between 2022 and 2023, Story County registered a 5.2% decrease in food assistance funding, receiving $8,270,168 in 2023.

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Food assistance for Boone County residents reach $2,670,437 in 2023

By Ames Today | Apr 26, 2024

Boone County saw a 15.8% decrease in the amount of money allocated for food assistance from 2022 to 2023.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Boone County in 2021

By Ames Today | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Boone County received $13.2 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Story County rise or fall in 2021?

By Ames Today | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Story County received $26.8 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Boone County receive in 2021?

By Ames Today | Feb 24, 2024

Farms in Boone County received $7,234,755 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Story County farmers in 2021 reached $18,761,215

By Ames Today | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Story County received $18,761,215 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Polk County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Ames Today | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Polk County received $24,461,822 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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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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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.