City of Ames, IA

Parks & Recreation Recruiting for Summer

Ames Parks and Recreation Department is recruiting employees for the 2025 summer season at Furman Aquatic Center. A variety of positions are available for enthusiastic, dedicated, and customer-driven candidates ages 14 and older.

Final Fall No-Charge Yard Waste Day is Saturday

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

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.