City Of Ames: First Fall No-Charge Yard Waste Day Is Saturday

The first No-Charge Yard Waste Day of the fall season will be this Saturday, Oct. 30, at Chamness/GreenRU, 400 Freel Drive. Three additi ...

City Of Ames: 13th Street Reconstruction Work Shifts Traffic To South Lanes Beginning Wednesday

All traffic on 13th Street between Burnett and Duff avenues will be shifted to single-lane traffic in both directions on the newly const ...

City Of Ames: Ames Parks Being Prepared For Cold Weather

Ames Parks and Recreation staff will begin shutting down drinking fountains and closing restrooms throughout the park system beginning W ...

City Of Ames: Tips For A Safe Trick-Or-Treat Night

Watch for an assortment of ghosts, goblins and other creatures running about in Ames on Halloween evening. The annual Trick or Treat nig ...

City Of Ames: Luther Drive Closed To Traffic South Of 28th Street Beginning Oct. 27

Luther Drive from 606 Luther Drive to 28th Street will be closed to traffic beginning Wednesday, Oct. 27. The closure is necessary for p ...

City Of Ames: Ada Hayden Fishing Pier Ribbon-Cutting Is Nov. 3

Ames Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to join Mayor John Haila, Ames City Council, and Ames Parks and Recreation Co ...

City Of Ames: South Grand Avenue Extension Ribbon-Cutting And Road Opening Set For October 29

The public is invited to join Mayor John Haila and the Ames City Council, along with City of Ames staff, consultant team, and contractor ...

City Of Ames: Climate Action Plan Town Hall Meeting Is Monday

The Climate Action Plan Town Hall meeting is one week away. Mayor John Haila and Iowa State University President Dr. Wendy Wintersteen w ...

City Of Ames: Eighth Street From Clark To Kellogg Closing Thursday For Reconstruction

Eighth Street from Clark to Kellogg avenues will be closed to traffic beginning Thursday, Oct. 21, to allow reconstruction of the road. ...

City Of Ames: McKinley Drive Closed To Through Traffic Beginning Tuesday

McKinley Drive from McKinley Court/Circle to Northwestern Avenue will be closed to through traffic beginning Tuesday, Oct. 19, to allow ...

City Of Ames: Teller Avenue Closed South Of Lincoln Way Beginning Tuesday

Teller Avenue (580th Avenue) from East Lincoln Way south to the lift station will be closed to traffic beginning Tuesday, Oct. 19, for b ...

City Of Ames: Town Budget Meeting Set For November 4

The City of Ames budget process kicks off in the fall with the annual Town Budget Meeting. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursda ...

City Of Ames: Franklin Park Ribbon Cutting Is Oct. 28; Celebration Features Trucks & Treats

The community is invited to a celebration from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 28, at Franklin Park, 147 S. Franklin Ave. A ribbon-cutt ...

City Of Ames: Nominations Accepted For Humanitarian Award

The Ames Human Relations Commission (AHRC) is seeking nominations for its annual Humanitarian Award. The award recognizes and honors a w ...

Ames-Area Unemployment Rate Improves In August: Feds

The Story County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the late summer.

City Of Ames: Jensen Avenue, Luther Drive Closed To Traffic Beginning Wednesday, Oct. 13

Jensen Avenue from north of 25th Street to Luther Drive, and Luther Drive from Kellogg Avenue to west of Jensen Avenue will be closed to ...

City Of Ames: Bike Infrastructure Workshop With City Council Planned For Oct. 19

City of Ames Traffic, Operations, and Parks Divisions will present a workshop to the Ames City Council on Tuesday, Oct. 19, that provide ...

City Of Ames: East 20th Street Closed East Of Duff Avenue

East 20th Street from Duff Avenue to Homewood Golf Course driveway will be closed to traffic beginning Tuesday, Oct. 12, weather permitt ...

City Of Ames: Eighth And Burnett Intersection To Close

The intersection of Eighth Street and Burnett Avenue will be closed to traffic beginning Wednesday, Oct. 6, to allow reconstruction of t ...

City Of Ames: Ames Fire Responds To House Fire

Ames firefighters responded this morning (Tuesday, Oct 5) to a structure fire at 417 12th St. Firefighters arrived on scene at approxima ...

City Of Ames: Fall No-Charge Yard Waste Days Set For October And November

Story County residents can dispose of yard waste at no charge during Fall No-Charge Yard Waste Days planned in October and November. The ...

City Of Ames: Applications Accepted Through December 3 For Arts Capital Grants

Applications are now being accepted for the City of Ames Arts Capital Grant Program. This pilot program provides competitive grants to c ...

City Of Ames: Eighth And Kellogg Intersection Closed

Eighth Street from Kellogg to Douglas avenues closed to traffic to allow reconstruction of the road. This closure includes the intersect ...

City Of Ames: Climate Action Plan Town Hall Meeting Planned For Monday, Oct. 25

The public is encouraged to join Mayor John Haila and Iowa State University President Dr. Wendy Wintersteen at a Town Hall Meeting focus ...

Story County Government: Daily News Release Now Available - September 28, 2021

The 9/28/2021 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

Story County Government: Naturalist Position Now Open

Application deadline Is October 20.

Story County Government: September 30, 2021 Daily News Release Now Available

See the latest announcement from the Story County Government.

Story County Government: Section Of East Lincoln Way To Close On Oct. 6 For Prairie View Utilities Construction

East Lincoln Way from I-35 to Teller Avenue (580th Street) will be closed to through traffic beginning Wednesday, Oct. 6, to allow const ...

City Of Ames: Section Of East Lincoln Way To Close On Oct. 6 For Prairie View Utilities Construction

East Lincoln Way from I-35 to Teller Avenue (580th Street) will be closed to through traffic beginning Wednesday, Oct. 6, to allow const ...

City Of Ames: Downtown ‘Healthiest State Walk' Planned For Wednesday, October 6

Ames residents are welcome to join members of the Ames City Council at the annual Downtown Healthiest State Walk beginning at noon on We ...

Rental Arrears On Rise In Story County: Analysis

More than 1 out of every 10 Story County rental households are behind on rents as of early August, according to a new analysis.

City Of Ames: McKinley Drive Reconstruction Begins Thursday

McKinley Drive from Van Buren to Hayes avenues will be closed to traffic beginning today (Thursday, Sept. 23) to allow reconstruction of ...

Story County Government: Daily News Release Now Available - September 20, 2021

The September 20 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

Story County Government: City-School Election To Held On November 2, 2021

The last day to submit a request for a mailed ballot is Monday, October 18.

Story County Government: September 22, 2021 Daily News Release Now Available

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Story County Government: Mary Greeley And Story County Public Health Offer Flu Clinics

Mary Greeley Home Health Services is offering seasonal flu clinics. Flu and pneumonia vaccinations will be offered to the public on a fi ...

Story County Government: November 2, 2021 City-School Election

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Story County Government: September 17, 2021 Daily News Release Now Available

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Story County Government: Openings For Boards And Commissions In Story County

Applications are being accepted for the Boards and Commissions listed below.

City Of Ames: Public Meeting Set For North Dakota Avenue, Ontario Street Reconstruction Project

An informational meeting to discuss pavement reconstruction on North Dakota Avenue from Ontario Street to the Union Pacific railroad tra ...