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Third Annual Scholarship Duck Derby Scheduled for Aug. 2

Published on July 18, 2025

Ames Park and Recreation Department is hosting its third annual Scholarship Duck Derby, a fundraising event to benefit the scholarship program offered by the department. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 2 at 10:30 a.m. at Furman Aquatic Center, 1635 13th St.

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Annual Rummage RAMPage Begins July 25

Published on July 18, 2025

The ninth annual Rummage RAMPage begins on Friday, July 25, with donations being accepted. Sales begin on Saturday, July 26, and continue through Saturday, Aug. 2, at the Ames Intermodal Facility parking ramp, 129 Hayward Ave. The City of Ames, in partnership with the ISU Office of Sustainability, hosts this community garage sale designed to keep reusable items out of the waste stream.

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Mosquito Fogging Program Begins This Week

Published on July 15, 2025

Mosquito fogging in City parks have started this week and will continue until the end of September or when mosquito population thresholds are no longer exceeded.

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Ames Animal Shelter Capital Campaign Fundraising Update Planned

Published on July 10, 2025

The public is welcome to attend the Ames Animal Shelter 2025 Capital Fundraising Campaign Update at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16, at the new shelter location, 2715 Dayton Ave.

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Public Input Sought for CDBG/HOME Annual Plans

Published on July 09, 2025

The public is encouraged to provide input to the City of Ames on its 2025-26 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)/HOME Annual Action Plan, which will outline the proposed activities, project locations, and proposed budgets being funded by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.

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City Hall Temporarily Closed after Power Loss

Published on July 08, 2025

Contractors working on the heating and cooling system at City Hall, 515 Clark Ave., caused an electric panel malfunction knocking out power to City Hall at approximately 2:30 p.m. today. The building was closed, and tonight’s Ames Area Metropolitan Planning (AAMPO) and City Council meetings will be held via Zoom.

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Ribbon Cutting Planned for New Agility Course

Published on July 07, 2025

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 the agility course at Carr Park. This event will take place at 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, at the park, located at 1704 Meadowlane Ave.

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Clausen Named Public Works Director

Published on June 23, 2025

Interim Public Works Director Justin Clausen has been named Public Works Director for the City of Ames effective July 1.

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Sustainability Grants Awarded to Five Ames Organizations

Published on June 20, 2025

As part of the Climate Action Grant Program, the City of Ames has awarded Community Climate Grants to five organizations in Ames to support projects that advance the community Climate Action Plan and reduce carbon emissions.

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Ames Mayor Haila, Podujeva Mayor Billiqi Sign Sister City Partnership

Published on June 20, 2025

In a heartfelt ceremony held on June 19, Liberation Day in Podujeva, the City of Ames and the Municipality of Podujeva, Kosovo formally signed a sister city agreement, marking the beginning of a lasting partnership rooted in shared values, mutual learning, and cultural exchange.

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Third Annual Scholarship Duck Derby Scheduled for Aug. 2

Annual Rummage RAMPage Begins July 25

Mosquito Fogging Program Begins This Week

Ames Animal Shelter Capital Campaign Fundraising Update Planned

Public Input Sought for CDBG/HOME Annual Plans

City Hall Temporarily Closed after Power Loss

Ribbon Cutting Planned for New Agility Course

Clausen Named Public Works Director

Sustainability Grants Awarded to Five Ames Organizations

Ames Mayor Haila, Podujeva Mayor Billiqi Sign Sister City Partnership

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