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Downtown ‘Healthiest State Walk’ Planned for Wednesday, Oct. 7

Published on September 18, 2026

Residents are welcome to join the Ames City Council and City of Ames staff at the annual Downtown Healthiest State Walk beginning at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at City Hall, 515 Clark Ave. Participants should gather on the sidewalk in front of City Hall for some brief remarks before walking.

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EcoFair Returns on Saturday, Oct. 17

Published on September 18, 2026

For Ames residents interested in learning more about sustainability, energy and water conservation, improving water quality, creating pollinator habitat, and reducing your carbon footprint, the EcoFair has the answers. On Saturday, Oct. 17, the west parking lot of City Hall, 515 Clark Ave., will be filled with booths, vendors, activities, and displays focusing on these topics and more!

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‘A Glimpse Inside’ Event Showcases Architecture and History in Ames

Published on September 11, 2026

The City of Ames Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) joins several other organizations in hosting “A Glimpse Inside,” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17. This one-day event showcases historic and architectural resources at 11 locations in historic downtown Ames, the Chautauqua and Ridgewood Addition National Register Historic District, and the Roosevelt neighborhood.

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Final ‘Neighborhood Connections’ Road Trip Planned

Published on September 08, 2026

The City of Ames is bringing information and fun directly to residents with a final “Neighborhood Connections Road Trip Stop.” The event is from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at Roosevelt Park, 905 Ninth St.

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Ribbon Cutting Planned for Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center

Published on September 04, 2026

Ames Parks and Recreation Department, along with the Ames City Council and Parks and Recreation Commission, will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center. This event will take place at 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 18, at the aquatic center located at 115 N. Elm.

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Ames Joins Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Youth Climate Action Fund

Published on September 04, 2026

The City of Ames is offering grants of up to $5,000 to youth-led projects that support goals and strategies identified in the City of Ames Climate Action Plan. Participating groups must be 15 to 24 years old to be eligible to apply in partnership with an eligible sponsoring organization. Ames has joined Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Youth Climate Action Fund (YCAF) to provide the funding.

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Electric Transmission Line Project

Published on September 03, 2026

Ames Electric Services has contracted with Watts Electric Co. to rebuild the overhead electric poles and lines along the north side of Top-O-Hollow Road and the east side of Grand Avenue. The rebuilding continues through North and East River Valley parks and south to the Ames Plant Substation, near the Ames Power Plant, 200 E. Fifth St.

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Furman Aquatic Center Open Through Sept. 7

Published on September 02, 2026

Furman Aquatic Center, 1635 13th St., will remain open through Monday, Sept. 7. Furman will close for the season on Tuesday, Sept. 8 with aquatic activities transitioning to the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center.

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Annual Rummage RAMPage Results Announced

Published on August 27, 2026

The 10th Rummage RAMPage, held in partnership with the ISU Office of Sustainability, raised a significant amount of revenue for 52 non-profit organizations staffing the event. The nine-day community rummage sale was held Friday, July 24, through Saturday, Aug. 1, at the Ames Intermodal Facility, 129 Hayward Ave.

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Parks and Recreation Seeks Input on CIP

Published on August 26, 2026

The City of Ames Parks and Recreation Department will host a public input session regarding development of its 2027-2032 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP). Residents are invited to provide feedback on projects currently in the plan and to share ideas about new projects for the Parks and Recreation Commission to consider.

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News & Updates

City News to Your Inbox!

Downtown ‘Healthiest State Walk’ Planned for Wednesday, Oct. 7

EcoFair Returns on Saturday, Oct. 17

‘A Glimpse Inside’ Event Showcases Architecture and History in Ames

Final ‘Neighborhood Connections’ Road Trip Planned

Ribbon Cutting Planned for Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center

Ames Joins Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Youth Climate Action Fund

Electric Transmission Line Project

Furman Aquatic Center Open Through Sept. 7

Annual Rummage RAMPage Results Announced

Parks and Recreation Seeks Input on CIP

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