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Eastbound Traffic of South Fourth Street to Reduce to One Lane Monday

Published on March 19, 2026

Eastbound traffic of South Fourth Street from University Boulevard to Ioway Creek will reduce to one lane on Monday, March 23, weather permitting, for tree removal. This is the first phase of a pedestrian bridge and shared-use path construction project. This phase is anticipated to take one to two weeks.

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Construction Begins on S. 16th Street Monday

Published on March 18, 2026

Construction resumes on the South 16th Street widening project on Monday, March 23, weather permitting.

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Tree Giveaway Event Planned for April 11

Published on March 13, 2026

The City of Ames is inviting residents to help grow the local urban tree canopy through the Branching Out Tree Giveaway event on Saturday, April 11 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Ames Water Treatment Plant, 1800 E. 13th St.

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Public Hearing on 2025-26 Action Plan Amendment

Published on March 12, 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Ames is proposing a Substantial Amendment to its 2025-26 Annual Action Plan funded pursuant to the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended.

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Hydrant Flushing Begins March 25, 2026

Published on March 11, 2026

The Public Works Department will begin its annual fire hydrant flushing program on Wednesday, March 25. The first areas of hydrant flushing will take place in the central part of the city and in west Ames around the Ames Middle School area. Flushing takes place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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CDBG/HOME Public Forums Planned for March 25

Published on March 09, 2026

The City of Ames will host two public forums to educate the public on the status and the future of the City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME programs and to gather public feedback for its 2026-27 Annual Action Plan projects. The forums will be held on Wednesday, March 25, at Ames City Hall Council Chambers, 515 Clark Ave

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City and Henkel Construction Reach Agreement on Schainker Plaza

Published on February 27, 2026

Following a closed session meeting on Friday, the Ames City Council approved two agreements providing additional time for Henkel Construction to repair all deficiencies at the Schainker Plaza including the splash pad and removal and replacement of the ice skating ribbon.

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South Russell Avenue Closes Today (Feb. 26)

Published on February 26, 2026

South Russell Avenue will close from Lincoln Way to South Fourth Street to through traffic today (Thursday, Feb. 26), weather permitting, for installation of a new water main.

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Residential Curbside Recycling is Coming; Help Pick Cart Color

Published on February 26, 2026

A Residential Curbside Recycling program was presented to the Ames City Council this week and will be voted on at the Council’s regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 10. If approved, the new curbside recycling program will provide a 96-gallon wheeled recycling bin for all single-family and multi-family housing of four units or less.

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Snow Ordinance in Effect at 8 p.m. on Thursday

Published on February 19, 2026

Due to the amount of snow forecast in the area, the City of Ames Snow Ordinance will go into effect: 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026.

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Eastbound Traffic of South Fourth Street to Reduce to One Lane Monday

Construction Begins on S. 16th Street Monday

Tree Giveaway Event Planned for April 11

Public Hearing on 2025-26 Action Plan Amendment

Hydrant Flushing Begins March 25, 2026

CDBG/HOME Public Forums Planned for March 25

City and Henkel Construction Reach Agreement on Schainker Plaza

South Russell Avenue Closes Today (Feb. 26)

Residential Curbside Recycling is Coming; Help Pick Cart Color

Snow Ordinance in Effect at 8 p.m. on Thursday

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