About Ames
Mission Statement
Mission Statement for the Employees of the City of Ames, Iowa

We are caring people, providing quality programs with exceptional service to a community of progress.
We Value...
- Continuous
improvement in our organization and our services.
- Innovation in problem solving.
- Employee participation in decision making.
- Personal and professional development.
- Each other as we work together to serve the community.
We Are...
- Proud to provide superior services to our community.
- Professional and objective as we address public concerns and needs.
- Fair, flexible and helpful in our actions.
- Efficient and fiscally responsible.
- Proactive in reviewing and evaluating the type and focus of our services.
Caring People, Quality Programs, Exceptional Service