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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.
11/13/2024 4:00 PM
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.
11/13/2024 4:00 PM
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.
11/12/2024 11:00 AM
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.
11/08/2024 11:30 AM
City of Ames Holiday Closings for Thanksgiving
Many City of Ames departments and divisions will be closed during the Thanksgiving holiday.
11/07/2024 4:30 PM
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.
11/07/2024 11:00 AM
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.
11/06/2024 5:00 PM
No-Charge Yard Waste Day is Saturday
The second No-Charge Yard Waste Day of the fall will be Saturday, Nov. 9, at GreenRU, 400 Freel Drive. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This day is for leaves/clippings only. Two additional fall no-charge days will be Saturday, Nov. 16 (includes brush) and Saturday, Nov. 23.
11/04/2024 11:00 AM
Veterans Day Program Held in City Auditorium; Featured Speaker Is Madison Lihs
The Ames Patriotic Council will host a Veterans Day program at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at City Auditorium, 520 Sixth St., featuring Staff Sergeant Madison Lihs, a student at Iowa State University studying history and psychology. Lihs is currently serving in the Iowa Air National Guard.
11/01/2024 4:00 PM
Homewood Golf Course Open through Nov. 8
Homewood Golf Course, 401 E. 20th St., will remain open for golfing through Friday, Nov. 8. The course will close for the season beginning Saturday, Nov. 9.
11/01/2024 2:00 PM
Drop Off Pumpkins at Resource Recovery Plant
Once Halloween is over and your jack-o-lanterns are really getting scary, resist the urge to toss them in the trash – that would be a nightmare for the Resource Recovery Plant! Instead, take them to the drop-off bin along East Second Street for the Great Pumpkin Disposal program!
10/25/2024 10:00 AM
Nominations Accepted for Humanitarian Award
The Ames Human Relations Commission (AHRC) is seeking nominations for its annual Humanitarian Award. The award recognizes and honors an individual whose contributions to our community demonstrate extraordinary quality, especially in efforts to promote diversity, inclusion, and equity.
10/22/2024 10:30 AM
Entries Sought for City of Ames Water and Pollution Control Art Contest
Entries are now being accepted for the 2024-25 City of Ames Water and Pollution Control Public Art Contest and Exhibition.
09/25/2024 4:30 PM
Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council Agenda
11/08/2024 4:18 PM
October 2024 Monthly Project Highlights
The City Manager's Office compiles a monthly report highlighting projects of each City department. These projects may be currently underway or ongoing; information about project specifics is subject to change.
10/31/2024 11:23 AM