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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...

A COVID-19 vaccine station stocked with syringes, gloves and alcohol swabs, ready to serve community members.

Primary Health Care uses funds to improve community health

by Jack McClellan, Reporter
Published May 14, 2025

Primary Health Care used American Rescue Plan Act grant funds to help the growing number of uninsured residents in Story County. During a report to the Story County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday,...

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...