Skate Park, Playgrounds Remain Closed In Ames; Homewood Golf Course Opens Friday

Homewood Golf Course will open for the season on Friday, May 1, but with restrictions.

Ames Firefighters Responds To Duplex Fire

Two families have been displaced by the fire. There were no injuries at this incident.

Ames Welch Avenue Reconstruction Begins May 4

Those in the area should take note of construction activity and allow extra travel time as delays may occur.

Ames Parks And Recreation Hosting Food Drive On April 28

Join Ames Parks and Recreation in helping support a local food bank at a Public Wellness Food Drive from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 28

Ames Daley Park Shared Use Path Work Starts April 28

Construction on the shared use path in Daley Park will begin on Tuesday, April 28, weather permitting.

Ames Electric Services Starts Virtual Energy Audits

Customers who sign up for virtual audit by the end of April will get two free LED light bulbs delivered contact-free to their front door.

Hutchison And Reliable Streets In Ames Work Begins Friday

Improvements to Hutchison and Reliable streets will begin Friday, April 24, and Monday, April 27, respectively.

Ames EcoFair Speakers To Present On KHOI Radio

Due to COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in mandatory social distancing and limiting gatherings to 10 people, the EcoFair was cancelled.

Public Input Sought For Amendment To Ames CDGB Annual Action Plan

The Five (5) Day Public Comment period will begin on Thursday, April 23, 2020, and conclude on Monday, April 27, 2020.

Ames Lincoln Way Path Construction To Begin Monday

Work to construct a new shared use path along the north side of Lincoln Way in west Ames is scheduled to begin on Monday, April 20.

Arbor Day Tree Planting In Ames Cancelled

In response to COVID-19 guidelines limiting public gatherings, a public celebration of Arbor Day in Ames will not be held this year.

Public Wifi Spots Available In Ames

Public WiFi is available at two locations in Ames for students and others who need an Internet connection in the community.

Ames Homewood Golf Course Opening Postponed Until May 1

In late March, it was announced that the anticipated opening day would be April 15. However, the new opening day is May 1.

Ames Traffic Signal Installations Begin This Week

The outside lane of southbound South Dakota Avenue near U.S. Highway 30 will be closed at times throughout the project

Ames City-Sponsored Events Cancelled In Response To Covid-19

City Hall and City facilities are closed to public till May 15, 2020. However, City staff continue to work from home and from their offices.

Entries Sought For Ames Water Plant Art Contest

Entries may be submitted beginning Monday, April 20. Submission deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11.

Public Input Sought On Ames 13th Street Improvements

Public Works Department will host a virtual public meeting for planned street improvements to 13th Street from Wilson to Duff avenues.

Ames No Charge Yard Waste Day Cancelled For May 2

The spring No Charge Yard Waste Day scheduled for Saturday, May 2, at Green RU, 400 Freel Drive, will be postponed in response to COVID-19.

Ames Recognized As Tree City USA

Ames has approximately 11,000 right-of-way trees, 3,500 park trees, and 700 to 800 acres of public-owned woodland areas.

Ames City Council Meetings Via Zoom

This format will continue through May 15 and could be extended. The next meeting begins at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14.

Governor Orders Skate Park To Close In Ames

As per the order of Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, the Georgie Tsushima Memorial Skate Park will close at 8 a.m. on April 7 until April 30.

Ames To Close Playgrounds At Parks And Schools

Ames City parks and trails remain open to public for recreation options. All park restrooms remain closed, and water fountains turned off.

Next Phase Of Hickory Drive In Ames Begins April 6

The next phase of improvements to Hickory Drive will begin Monday, April 6, weather permitting.

Ames Fire Responds To An Apartment Fire

At approximately 11:15 p.m., Ames firefighters arrived on scene and found a small fire in a first-floor apartment living room.

Ames Area MPO Seeks Public Input On Transportation Alternatives And Improvements

Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) is hosting a virtual public meeting for the Metropolitan Transportation Plan.

Homewood Golf Course Opening In Ames Postponed Until April 15

The City of Ames has based its facility opening and closing decisions on protecting the health and safety of its customers and City staff.

Collaboration Place Construction In Ames Begins This Week

The first phase will include extending Collaboration Place and the associated storm sewer improvements.

Hydrant Flushing Begins This Week In Ames

The Public Works Department began its annual fire hydrant flushing program today.

Delaware Avenue Improvements Begin Monday In Ames

Improvements to Delaware Avenue from Ontario to Reliable streets will begin Monday, March 23, weather permitting.

Ames Downtown Parking Meters To Change To 3-Hour Maximums

On-street parking meters in the Downtown area currently have maximum time limits of two and four hours.

Ames Vet Med Trail Closed Beginning March 16

This closure is necessary as part of the South Grand Avenue Extension project.

Ames Hydrant Flushing Begins March 25

The Public Works Department will begin its annual fire hydrant flushing program on Wednesday, March 25.

City Of Ames To Host Environmental Speaker On April 21

The City of Ames will host environmental speaker Chad Pregracke, founder of river clean-up organization “Living Lands and Waters."

Nominations Accepted For "Home For Everyone" Award in Ames

To be eligible to receive the award, the nominee must provide housing in Ames.

South Fifth Street Extension Starts Tuesday In Ames

The City of Ames has contracted with Peterson Contractors Inc. (PCI) to begin these improvements.

Ames Squaw Creek Flood Project Part Of FEMA Grant Funding To Iowa

The grant will cover 75 percent of the project’s $4.9 million cost or $3.7 million.

Ames Historic Preservation Awards: Nominations Wanted

The Ames Historic Preservation Commission is seeking nominations for the 2020 Historic Preservation Awards Program.

Ames Human Relations Commission Names Humanitarian Award Winner

The Ames Human Relations Commission has named Janet Hopper as the recipient of its 2020 Humanitarian Award.

Ames Power Plant Repairs Reaching Final Stage

Boiler tube repairs to the Ames Power Plant Unit 7 are complete, and the plant has been burning refuse derived fuel (RDF) since Jan. 3.

Open House On Ames Street Improvement Projects Coming Up

The public is invited to an informational open house for planned street improvement projects on Bloomington Road between Grand and Hoover.