City of Ames, IA

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.