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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Story County in week ending May 31

By Ames Today | Jun 9, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Story County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Ames Today area weekly mass times

By Ames Today | Jun 8, 2025

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

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Story County in week ending May 31?

By Ames Today | Jun 7, 2025

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Story County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Iowa DOT announces temporary closure of Penn Street ramp for reconstruction

By Ames Today | Jun 6, 2025

The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) has announced a temporary closure of the Penn Street to northbound I-380 ramp (Exit 4) in North Liberty, Iowa.

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Iowa DOT warns public about fraudulent text message scams

By Ames Today | Jun 6, 2025

The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued a warning to consumers about fraudulent text messages circulating in Iowa and across the country.

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Iowa DOT announces temporary closure of Iowa 15 for railroad crossing repairs

By Ames Today | Jun 6, 2025

If you travel on Iowa 15 just west of Whittemore in Kossuth County, be prepared for a temporary road closure starting June 9.

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Lane closures set for U.S. 218 bridge over U.S. 63 starting June

By Ames Today | Jun 6, 2025

If you drive on northbound U.S. 218 through Waterloo, be aware of upcoming lane closures that may slow down your trip.

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Iowa Mississippi River Parkway Commission to meet in Elkader on June 9

By Ames Today | Jun 6, 2025

The Iowa Mississippi River Parkway Commission (MRPC) is scheduled to convene on June 9 at the Motor Mill Museum in Elkader.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Story County in week ending May 31?

By Ames Today | Jun 6, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Story County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Boone County in week ending May 31?

By Ames Today | Jun 6, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Boone County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Prairie Du Chien Road bridge over I-80 to close for repairs

By Ames Today | Jun 6, 2025

If you travel on the Prairie Du Chien Road bridge over Interstate 80 in Iowa City, be aware of an upcoming closure that may affect your journey.

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Temporary closure planned for U.S. Highway 71 starting June

By Ames Today | Jun 6, 2025

If you travel on U.S. 71 between U.S. 30, north of Carroll, and Iowa 175, near Auburn, be aware of an upcoming road closure that may slow down your trip, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Cherokee construction office.

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

By Ames Today | Jun 6, 2025

If you travel on U.S. 30 near Ogden, be aware of an upcoming road closure that may affect your journey.