The installation of a new sanitary sewer north of Sunset Ridge will begin preparation during the week of March 20.
03/20/2023
Due to significant staffing shortages and availability of current staff, the Furman Aquatic Center will have very few offerings over Memorial Day weekend. The facility would normally open for the season on Saturday, May 28.
05/26/2022 12:00 PM
Ames Public Works is finalizing plans for the reconstruction of Stange Road from Blankenburg Drive to 24th Street, and 24th Street from Stange Road east to the railroad tracks. The project is anticipated to begin as early as summer 2022 and will start with Stange Road.
11/05/2021 11:00 AM
East Lincoln Way from I-35 to Teller Avenue (580th Street) will be closed to through traffic beginning Wednesday, Oct. 6, to allow construction of new utilities for the Prairie View Industrial Center.
09/29/2021 1:30 PM
After being closed to the public since March 20, City buildings will begin reopening on Wednesday, July 1, including City Hall and the Ames Public Library. City utility buildings such as the Ames Water Plant remain closed to the public.
06/26/2020 9:30 AM
Using a toll-free phone number has been added to the options to participate in Ames City Council and City Board and Commission meetings effective today.
05/22/2020 2:00 PM
Despite cancelling events and closing City buildings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, City departments are finding creative ways to bring new programs and services to citizens. Ames Electric Services is now offering their home energy audits in a virtual format.
04/23/2020 9:00 AM
Although the City of Ames annual EcoFair has been cancelled for Saturday, April 25, several speakers planned for the day will take their presentations to the airwaves through a partnership with KHOI Community Radio.
04/21/2020 9:00 AM
In response to COVID-19 guidelines limiting public gatherings, a public celebration of Arbor Day in Ames will not be held this year.
04/16/2020 9:30 AM
Public WiFi is available at two locations in Ames for students and others who need an Internet connection in the community.
04/14/2020 1:00 PM
Ames Parks and Recreation Department is postponing the opening of Homewood Golf Course, a public nine-hole course located at 20th Street and Duff Avenue.
04/14/2020 12:00 PM
Several City-sponsored events scheduled this spring have been cancelled in response to COVID-19.
04/10/2020 12:00 PM
The City of Ames Parks and Recreation Department, working in collaboration with the Ames Community School District, will begin closing playgrounds at local parks and schools beginning today due to concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic.
04/03/2020 10:00 AM
The City of Ames is announcing the closure of City Hall and all other City facilities to the public in response to COVID-19. The closures will be effective after 5 p.m. Thursday, March 19, and will continue through May 15, 2020.
03/19/2020 3:30 PM
The City of Ames is announcing additional closures and postponements that will be taken in response to the COVID-19 virus.
03/16/2020 12:00 PM
The Vet Med Trail from south of South Third Street to South 16th Street will be closed beginning today, Monday, March 16, and will remain closed for 16 to 18 months. This closure is necessary as part of the South Grand Avenue Extension project.
03/16/2020 11:30 AM
02/25/2019 4:54 PM
The Healthy Life Center Capital Campaign announced today the Healthy Life Center is the recipient of a $3-million donation from the Richard and Mary Fitch family.
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