Special Meeting of the Ames City Council

04/11/2025 2:49 PM

Ames Receives Tree City USA and Growth Award

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.

04/11/2025 2:00 PM

Homelessness Action Plan Report Presentation Set for April 28

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.

04/11/2025

‘A Home for Everyone’ Award Presented to Kathy Pinkerton

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.

04/10/2025 4:00 PM

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

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. 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.

04/07/2025 3:00 PM

Stash the Trash Set for April 26 - 27

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.

04/07/2025 9:00 AM

Special Tax Levy Hearing & Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council Agendas

04/04/2025 4:51 PM

PACRAT Stream Clean-Up Event Scheduled for April 26

The annual Stream Clean-Up event, now called Paddle and Clean-up Rivers Around Town (PACRAT), will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26 at either Ioway Creek or the South Skunk River depending on trash and water levels.

04/04/2025 12:30 PM

Spring No-Charge Yard Waste Day Set for April 26

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.

04/02/2025 3:00 PM

KHOI, ISU, City Host Earth Day Appreciation

Through a partnership between the City of Ames, ISU Office of Sustainability, and KHOI Community Radio, the sixth “Earth Day on the Airwaves” event will be broadcast from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 19.

04/01/2025 4:00 PM

Water Plant Open House Planned for April 19

The Water and Pollution Control Department will host an open house at the Ames Water Treatment Plant, 1800 E. 13th St., from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 19. A modified open house will be held from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. for those who prefer a quieter environment or have mobility issues.

03/28/2025 12:30 PM

Vet Med Trail to Close Monday for Week; Work Begins on S. 16th Street Widening

The Vet Med Trail, a shared-use path from South Fourth Street to the ISU Research Park, will close on Monday, March 31, weather permitting, for one week.

03/28/2025 9:00 AM

Public Input Meeting for Parks Rules, Ordinances Scheduled for April 2

The public is invited to attend an input meeting regarding the current park rules and ordinances at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, in the City Hall Council Chambers, 515 Clark Ave.

03/24/2025 12:00 PM

Homewood Golf Course Opens March 28, Weather Permitting; Tee Times Available Online

Homewood Golf Course, a public nine-hole course located at 20th Street and Duff Avenue, will open Friday, March 28, weather permitting. Tee times can be made online at www.amesparkrec.org or by calling the Homewood Clubhouse at 515.239.5363.

03/24/2025 8:30 AM

Conservation Corps Helps Provide Park Maintenance at Ada Hayden

The Conservation Corps of Minnesota & Iowa will be working in Ada Hayden Heritage Park, 5205 Grand Ave., throughout the week beginning Monday, March 17, removing invasive vegetation.

03/14/2025 3:00 PM

Hydrant Flushing Begins March 26

The Public Works Department will begin its annual fire hydrant flushing program on Wednesday, March 26. The first areas of hydrant flushing will take place in the central part of the city and in west Ames around the Ames Middle School area. Flushing takes place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

03/13/2025 10:30 AM

Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council Agenda

03/07/2025 4:26 PM

City Hall Offices Carpeting Project Continues

The carpet replacement project at City Hall, 515 Clark Ave., is moving more quickly than anticipated, and new City offices will be relocating to other parts of the building beginning on Tuesday, March 11.

03/06/2025 1:00 PM

Public Forums Scheduled for Community Development Block Grant, HOME Programs

The public is invited to provide input on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME programs and to gather information for the 2025-26 CDBG/HOME Annual Action Plan projects during two public forums.

02/27/2025 3:00 PM

Sustainability Grants Provide Incentives for Carbon Reduction Projects

The City of Ames has launched two new grant programs focused on encouraging sustainability in Ames.

02/20/2025 4:00 PM