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June 09, 2026

Recycling Workshop at West Hy-Vee

June 10, 2026

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June 11, 2026

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City Council Night at Bandshell is June 11

Published on June 05, 2026

The community is invited to enjoy a night of music at City Council Night at the Bandshell on Thursday, June 11, at Bandshell Park, 125 E. Fifth St. This traditional summer event includes the opportunity to meet Ames City Councilmembers as they hand out free ice cream and Ames water.

Public Art Commission Accepting Photography Submissions for Contest th

Published on June 04, 2026

Entries are now being accepted for the Public Art Commission (PAC)’s Photography Contest. PAC is seeking amateur and professional photographers of all ages who are Ames residents to submit digital photographs for use in PAC’s 2027 Calendar. The theme for the calendar is “Art Up Close.”

A $50 honorarium will be awarded to the ph

Recycling Cart Delivery Begins Monday

Published on May 29, 2026

Delivery of the 96-gallon wheeled blue carts for the new residential curbside recycling program will begin Monday, June 1. Every-other-week curbside recycling service starts the week of July 1. The monthly recycling fee of $7.75 will appear on City utility bills.

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