Events listing

City Connect with Fire Chief Rich Higgins

17 Sep 2026 On Thursday, Sept. 17, Fire Chief Rich Higgins will be available from 10 to 11 a.m. for conversations, questions, discussions, and a cup of coffee of course!

Sixty Forward, 205 S. Walnut Ave., Ames, IA 50010

Tagged as: , Informational

Parks and Recreation Commission

17 Sep 2026 Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission.

City Hall Council Chambers, 515 Clark Avenue,  50010

Tagged as: , Boards & Commissions

Transit Agency Board of Trustees

17 Sep 2026 The Transit Agency Board of Trustees is charged with the responsibility to oversee the operation, management, control, and governance of transit services provided by the Transit Agency (CyRide), an administrative agency of the City of Ames.

CyRide Conference Room, 601 N. University Boulevard,  50010

Tagged as: , Boards & Commissions

Ames Human Relations Commission

17 Sep 2026 The Ames Human Relations Commission issues reports, conducts educational activities, and participates in and/or sponsors community events that promote good will among various racial, religious, and ethnic groups and minimize or eliminate discriminatory practices.

Conference Room 235, 515 Clark Avenue,  50010

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Tagged as: , Boards & Commissions

Library Board of Trustees

17 Sep 2026 The duties of the Library Board of Trustees are to have charge, control, and supervision of the public library; be responsible for budget and approve expenditures; develop/work to implement long-range goals; establish rules and regulations; accept gifts; and authorize use of the library by nonresidents.

Dale H. Ross Board Room, 515 Douglas Avenue,  50010

15 more dates

Tagged as: , Boards & Commissions

Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center Ribbon Cutting

18 Sep 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.

Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center, 115 N Elm, Ames, IA 50010

Tagged as: , Special Celebrations, Parks and Recreation

Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) TPC

22 Sep 2026 Regular Meeting of the Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) Transportation Policy Committee (TPC)

City Hall Council Chambers, 515 Clark Avenue,  50010

Tagged as: , City Council Meeting

Regular City Council Meeting

22 Sep 2026 Regular Meetings of the Ames City Council are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue.

City Hall Council Chambers, 515 Clark Avenue,  50010

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Tagged as: , City Council Meeting

Neighborhood Connections Road Trip Stops

23 Sep 2026 The City of Ames is bringing community fun directly to local neighborhoods this summer with four “Neighborhood Connections Road Trip Stops” planned across the community.

Roosevelt Park, 905 Ninth St., Ames, IA 50010

Tagged as: , Kids & Family, Special Celebrations, Informational

Zoning Board of Adjustment

23 Sep 2026 The Zoning Board of Adjustment hears applications/appeals by individuals on errors, exceptions, special permits, conditional use permits, and variances--all pertaining to zoning regulations. The Board meets regularly at 6:00 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays each month from April through October; meets the second Wednesday only from November through March.

Ames City Hall Council Chambers, 515 Clark Avenue,  50010

5 more dates

Tagged as: , Boards & Commissions