City of Ames, IA

North Riverside Drive to Close

North Riverside Drive will close from Lincoln Way to North Second Street on Monday, Nov. 18, weather permitting, for the removal and replacement of pavement.

Prairie Maintenance Planned in November

Ames Parks and Recreation staff is planning prairie burns at three local parks and a City facility as weather permits in November. Burns will be scheduled at Moore Memorial Park, Ada Hayden Heritage Park, Christofferson Park, and natural space at the Ames Water Plant.

Parks & Recreation Department Seeks Input on Indoor Aquatic Center Programs

The City of Ames Parks & Recreation Department is seeking community input on aquatic programs and schedules through an online survey.

No-Charge Yard Waste Day is Saturday

The third No-Charge Yard Waste Day of the fall will be Saturday, Nov. 16, at GreenRU, 400 Freel Drive. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This day is for leaves/clippings and brush. The final fall no-charge days will be Saturday, Nov. 23 and is for leaves/clippings only.

Ames City Auditorium Receives Arts Project Grant for Concert Series

The Ames City Auditorium has received a 2024 Arts Project Grant award for $5,380 from the Iowa Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts to expand its annual concert series.

City of Ames Holiday Closings for Thanksgiving

Many City of Ames departments and divisions will be closed during the Thanksgiving holiday.

AAMPO Launches Ames Connect 2050; Seeks Community Input Through Open House and Survey

The Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) is updating its Metropolitan Transportation Plan, known as Ames Connect 2050. This plan will look at the Ames metro area’s transportation system over the next 25 years.

Heat Pump Open House Set for Nov. 19

The City of Ames will host a public open house at the Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Ave., on Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 4 to 6 p.m. focusing on heat pumps and winter heating.