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Visitors explore the numerous jack-o-lanterns and Halloween-themed scenery and lighting at Reiman Gardens' Spirits in the Gardens event last weekend.

Photos: Community, Gardens get into fall Spirits

by Anna Graf, Roberto Ibarra III, Olivia Moody and Kale Overton
Published October 15, 2025
A team of 1,931 volunteers spent time last week stenciling, gutting and carving 1,400 pumpkins in preparation for the Spirits in the Gardens event held at Reiman Gardens during the weekend.
Brookside Park is celebrating its 100th anniversary on Saturday by unveiling of a new fire-themed park.

Brookside Park commemorates its centennial with fire

by Amber Mohmand, News Editor
Published September 10, 2025
Brookside Park is celebrating its 100-year anniversary on Saturday with the unveiling of a new fire-themed playground.
The Heart of Iowa Nature Trail stretches from Slater to Melbourne, connecting what were once seven small, thriving railroad communities in Story County.

Community bike ride to celebrate completing 21 miles of the Heart of Iowa Nature Trail

by Amber Mohmand, News Editor
Published August 6, 2025

Join a community bike ride Saturday, Aug. 9, to celebrate the near completion of the Heart of Iowa Nature Trail, which connects five communities in Story County. The Heart of Iowa Nature Trail Bike...

The trails at Ada Hayden will close for construction starting Aug. 11.

Ada Hayden trails closed for repaving

by Amber Mohmand, News Editor
Published August 6, 2025
The trails at Ada Hayden Heritage Park will close for 10 weeks beginning Monday for replacing. Weather permitting, the project should be finished by the end of October.
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...