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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 Community School District office located on 24th Street.

Ames Schools will participate in storm protection fund

by Kyle Werner, Reporter
Published June 3, 2025

The Ames Community School District will receive $75,000 for costs associated with storm damages because of participation in a Storm Protection Fund, Sherri Ruzek, district chief financial officer, said...

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...

The Furman Aquatic Center, 1635 13th St., will further delay its 2025 opening.

Furman Aquatic Center opening delayed again

by City of Ames
Published May 27, 2025
Due to the unseasonably cool temperatures, Furman Aquatic Center will further delay its opening with a new anticipated open date of Friday, May 30.
A general area near the zoning request.

County considers rezoning property bordering Ames for heavy industrial uses

by Jack McClellan, Reporter
Published May 21, 2025

The Story County Board of Supervisors began the process at its Tuesday meeting to rezone a property near Highway 30 to allow concrete crushing, manufacturing and recycling on the site. The 35 acres...

Ames Community School District offering summer meals, breakfast in fall

Ames Community School District offering summer meals, breakfast in fall

by Kyle Werner, Reporter
Published May 20, 2025
Breakfast and lunch will be provided to all children in Ames for the summer of 2025 thanks to the Ames Community School District partnering with the Summer Food Service Program.
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...

The Ames Resource Recovery System disposes of trash from Ames and some surrounding communities, but it is needing to be replaced.

Council to study future of city’s waste disposal

by Bill Monroe, Reporter
Published May 9, 2025

The Ames City Council took the next step toward realizing the city’s new approach for the disposal of solid waste at a special meeting on Wednesday. The council unanimously approved awarding a contract...