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Historic Preservation Awards Announced

Published on April 25, 2025

Recipients of the 2025 Historic Preservation Awards Program were recently honored by the Ames City Council at its meeting held on April 22. Three properties received awards.

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Rummage RAMPage Seeks Non-Profits; Meeting for Volunteers Set for May

Published on April 21, 2025

The City of Ames, in partnership with the Iowa State University Office of Sustainability, is seeking non-profit organizations to assist with the ninth annual Rummage RAMPage. Rummage RAMPage is a community-wide garage sale designed to keep reusable items out of the waste stream. Items are donated for sale, and volunteers from local non-profit groups help run the sale and share in any profit.

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AAMPO seeks community reaction to plans for Ames’ roads, transit

Published on April 15, 2025

The Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) is inviting residents, visitors, and stakeholders to weigh in on its 25-year transportation plan update. Input can be shared at an in-person open house on Tuesday, April 29, or through an online survey.

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Homelessness Action Plan Report Presentation Set for April 28

Published on April 11, 2025

A report about homelessness in Story County will be presented on Monday, April 28. The public is welcome to attend the event, which will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Ave.

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Ames Receives Tree City USA and Growth Award

Published on April 11, 2025

The City of Ames was recently honored with the 2024 Tree City USA Growth Award at the 34th Annual Community Forestry Awards Luncheon in Ankeny on April 3. The award, presented by the Arbor Day Foundation and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, was accepted by City Forester Gabriele Edwards, Ames Parks and Recreation.

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‘A Home for Everyone’ Award Presented to Kathy Pinkerton

Published on April 10, 2025

The Ames Human Relations Commission (AHRC) presented its annual “A Home for Everyone” award to Kathy Pinkerton at the Ames City Council meeting held Tuesday.

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Shared Use Path Construction To Link to Hunziker Youth Sports

Published on April 08, 2025

Work will begin tomorrow (Wednesday, April 9) to construct a shared use path from Billy Sunday Road in south Ames to the Hunziker Youth Sports Complex, 800 Billy Sunday Road.

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Animal Shelter No-Cost Microchip, Vaccination Clinic Set for May 3

Published on April 07, 2025

The Ames Animal Shelter will hold its seventh microchip clinic for Ames dog and cat owners from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, at the Ames Water Plant, 1800 E. 13th St. New this year, with help from volunteer veterinarians, the Ames Animal Shelter will also provide vaccinations for Rabies and Distemper for cats (FVRCP) and dogs (DHPP), and Bordetella (kennel cough) for dogs at the clinic.

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Stash the Trash Set for April 26 - 27

Published on April 07, 2025

The annual Stash the Trash, a volunteer community clean-up of litter, will be held Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27. During this event, community members pick-up trash in their neighborhoods, parks, green space, or common areas.

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Spring No-Charge Yard Waste Day Set for April 26

Published on April 02, 2025

Story County residents can dispose of yard waste at no charge during the Spring No-Charge Yard Waste Day planned for Saturday, April 26, at GreenRU, 400 Freel Drive. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This yard waste drop-off day will include both yard waste and brush up to 3-inches in diameter.

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Historic Preservation Awards Announced

Rummage RAMPage Seeks Non-Profits; Meeting for Volunteers Set for May

AAMPO seeks community reaction to plans for Ames’ roads, transit

Homelessness Action Plan Report Presentation Set for April 28

Ames Receives Tree City USA and Growth Award

‘A Home for Everyone’ Award Presented to Kathy Pinkerton

Shared Use Path Construction To Link to Hunziker Youth Sports

Animal Shelter No-Cost Microchip, Vaccination Clinic Set for May 3

Stash the Trash Set for April 26 - 27

Spring No-Charge Yard Waste Day Set for April 26

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