Snow Ordinance In Effective At Noon On Monday In City Of Ames

Due to the amount of snow forecast in the area, the City of Ames Snow Ordinance will go into effect at Noon on Monday, January 25, 2021.

Homewood Slope Stabilization Begins On Monday In Ames

A slope stabilization improvement project for the east side of Homewood Golf Course, 401 E. 20th St., will begin Monday, Jan. 25.

Public Input Sought For 3rd Amendment To CDBG Annual Action Plan In Ames

The five-day public comment period begins today and concludes on Monday, January 25.

Human Relations Commission Names Humanitarian Award Recipient In Ames City

The Ames Human Relations Commission named Charles Grim as the recipient of its 2021 Humanitarian Award.

Nominations Sought For Historic Preservation Awards In Ames City

The structural work or other notable contributions for which an award is given must have been completed within the last three years.

Martin Luther King Jr. Virtual Celebration Planned For January 18 In City Of Ames

Long-time Ames resident, retired teacher and coach Wayne Clinton will serve as the keynote speaker.

CAPER Available For Public Review In Ames

Ames City Council will hold a public hearing on the CAPER as part of its regularly scheduled City Council meeting on January 26.

Volunteers Sought To Serve On Ames City Boards And Commissions

Mayor John Haila is looking for Ames residents interested in volunteering their time to serve on a City board or commission.

Ames Smart Business Challenge Virtual Luncheon Is January 21

Ames Electric Services will host the fourth annual Smart Business Challenge Luncheon beginning at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 21.

Downtown Plaza Public Meeting Planned In City of Ames

“We are exploring how the space can provide a diverse set of experiences for individuals and groups that may use it”.

Ames Parks And Recreation Department Kicks Off A New Live Music Concert

Optional virtual tickets will be available for purchase for those who choose to support this event and the artists performing.

Christmas Tree Recycling Offered In Ames

The City of Ames will provide free disposal of Christmas trees at the Parks and Recreation Maintenance Building, 700 E. 13th St.

Snow Ordinance In Effect In Ames

Vehicles must be moved to off-street parking or to streets that are not designated snow routes.

Volunteers Sought To Serve On Ames City Boards And Commissions

Volunteers interested in filling a vacancy have until 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, to complete an application.

City Of Ames Schedule For Holidays

Most City of Ames offices will also be closed Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in observance of New Year’s Day.

Ames Fire Responds To West Ames Home

Firefighters contained the fire to the living room area and quickly extinguished it before it spread to the rest of the home.

City Of Ames Schedule For Holidays

Most City of Ames offices will also be closed Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in observance of New Year’s Day.

Volunteers Sought To Serve On Ames City Boards And Commissions

Volunteers interested in filling a vacancy have until 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, to complete an application.

South Fifth Street In Ames To Open Monday

The contractor will begin the seeding and mulching today, Dec. 11, and is expected to complete this work in two days.

Ames Fire Responds To Apartment Fire

Damage to the structure is estimated at $75,000.

Ames City Council Votes Tuesday To Apply For Reinvestment District Funds

Pre-application for the program is due by Feb. 22, 2021.

Deadline Extended For Humanitarian Award In Ames

To be eligible to receive the award, the nominee must be a resident of Ames.

Ames TV, Ames Public Access TV Off Air For Planned Maintenance

Ames Public Access TV (Mediacom channel 121-16) will be undergoing some scheduled maintenance and will be off the air on December 12.

Welch Avenue Open To Through Traffic This Weekend In Ames

Welch Avenue will remain closed to through traffic from Lincoln Way to Chamberlain Street until the pavement markings are complete.

Applications Due By December 18 For Outdoor Neighborhood Sculpture Program In Ames

Safety considerations for both drivers and pedestrians will be a deciding factor in placement of the piece.

Solar Battery And EV Charging Station On Display West Of Ames Power Plant

The project is an operational solar battery crate developed for deployment in emergency outage situations.

Ames Parks And Recreation Facilities Hours Update

The facility will now be open from 8 a.m. to noon.

Final Fall No-Charge Yard Waste Day Is November 28 In Ames

The final No-Charge Yard Waste Day of the fall will be Saturday, Nov. 28, at GreenRU, 400 Freel Drive. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Ames Parks And Recreation Announces Changes In Response To Governor’s Proclamation

Participants should receive updates and notifications via email.

Miracle Park Ribbon-Cutting Is Canceled In Ames

A celebration will be rescheduled in the spring.

No-Charge Yard Waste Day Is November 28 In Ames

The final fall no-charge day will be Saturday, Nov. 28.

15th Street In Ames To Close On Monday

Residents will not have access to driveways at times during the project; however, alleys will remain accessible from 14th and 16th streets.

Nominations Accepted For Humanitarian Award In Ames

The application is due by noon on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020.

City Of Ames Holiday Closings For Thanksgiving

The Community Center in City Hall will be closed on Thanksgiving, but will be open from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 27.

August Derecho Staff Report To Ames City Council

Tree damage was severe, and clean-up efforts continue. No action was taken on the report, which is available to the public.

Ames Animal Shelter Closes Temporarily

The shelter had been open by appointment, but that service has been suspended.

Ames Veterans Day Video To Be Released On Wednesday

The video will also be available for viewing at later times and days at these addresses.

Miracle Park Ribbon-Cutting Is November 19 In Ames

The ceremony celebrates the completion of the project and transfer of ownership from The Ames Foundation to the City of Ames.

Homewood Golf Course Postpones Closing In City Of Ames

Due to unseasonably warm weather, Homewood Golf Course will remain open through Monday, Nov. 9.

No-Charge Fall Yard Waste Day Is Saturday In Ames; Voucher Option Available For Leaves And Brush

The second No-Charge Yard Waste Day of the fall will be Saturday, Nov. 7, at GreenRU, 400 Freel Drive. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.