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Ames City Councilpersons Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen, left, Gloria Betcher and Amber Corrieri announced recently they will seek reelection in November.

3 city council members announce reelection bids

by Anthony Capps, Reporter
Published July 15, 2025

Ames City Council members Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen, Gloria Betcher and Amber Corrieri have announced they'll seek reelection in November. The incumbents’ seats are up for reelection on the six-member...

Mexican restaurant La Casa Maya, 631 Lincoln Way, was denied renewal of its liquor license at the July 8 meeting of the Ames City Council.

City council denies liquor license renewal for La Casa Maya

by Bill Monroe, Reporter
Published July 9, 2025
The Ames City Council voted to deny the liquor license renewal for La Casa Maya restaurant, located at 631 Lincoln Way, after it failed too many alcohol compliance checks.
Members of the Ames City Council met in regular session July 8 to consider a modified agenda of topics. However, due to a power outage at city hall, the meeting had to be held online with several items tabled until future meetings.

City approves sending solid waste to Carroll County through 2047

by Bill Monroe, Reporter
Published July 9, 2025
As the city moves away from its current waste-to-energy system, which burns trash to make electricity, for a new approach that focuses more on recycling and sending leftover waste to landfills, the Ames City Council voted Tuesday to approve a deal to send the city’s solid waste to Carroll County’s landfill from 2027 to 2047.
New walking paths will soon be constructed at Ada Hayden Heritage Park for $1.1 million.

Ames Council awards Ada Hayden paths contract

by Bill Monroe, Reporter
Published June 25, 2025
The Ames City Council awarded a $1.1 million contract to Caliber Concrete of Adair to reconstruct walking paths at Ada Hayden Heritage Park. The paths, a popular destination for walking and biking, were installed when the park was developed more than 20 years ago.
The Homeless Outreach Services Team (HOST) gave the Ames City Council an update on the status of homelessness in the city at Ames City Hall on June 24.

Team helps homeless people on Ames streets

by Bill Monroe, Reporter
Published June 25, 2025

The Ames City Council heard how some become homeless in the community and the challenges they face, such as job searching and finding shelter, from a local outreach group. The group formed in November...

City council okays Campustown event requests

City council okays Campustown event requests

by Bill Monroe, Reporter
Published June 11, 2025

The Ames City Council granted Ames Main Street a suspension of the city code to allow alcohol to be served where minors are present for Main Street’s Summertime Series event to be held in Campustown...

On game day, those caught illegally parking on streets near Jack Trice Stadium will pay a larger fine.

City council approves game day parking fine increase

by Bill Monroe, Reporter
Published June 11, 2025
The Ames City Council approved an ordinance increasing parking fines around Jack Trice Stadium during home football game days and during special events in the area.
Ames has abundance of false alarms

Ames has abundance of false alarms

by Bill Monroe, Reporter
Published May 28, 2025

Responding to false alarms is a growing concern for Ames Police. According to Ames city records, in 2023 dispatchers answered 585 security system burglary or holdup alarm calls at local businesses,...

On game day, those caught illegally parking on streets near Jack Trice Stadium will pay a larger fine.

Game day parking fines near Jack Trice increase

by Bill Monroe, Reporter
Published May 28, 2025

People fined for parking illegally near Jack Trice Stadium on home football days will pay a higher price for doing so this fall. The Ames City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to raise parking tickets...

Council eyes splash pad, path widening at city parks

Council eyes splash pad, path widening at city parks

by Bill Monroe, Reporter
Published May 14, 2025

After years of waiting, west Ames residents may be able to enjoy a new splash pad in 2026. The Ames City Council approved plans for a package of park improvements at its Tuesday meeting, including a request...

City Council addresses homelessness

City Council addresses homelessness

by Bill Monroe, Reporter
Published May 14, 2025

The Ames City Council has taken another step forward to address homelessness in the city. At its Tuesday meeting, the council accepted a report by Analytic Insight, “Conversations on Homelessness Ames...