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City of Ames Schedule for Holidays

Published on December 12, 2025

Ames City Hall, 515 Clark Ave., and most City of Ames offices will be closed for the Christmas holiday on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 25 and 26. Most City of Ames offices will also be closed Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in observance of New Year’s Day.

Residents Asked to Help Clear Hydrants

Published on December 08, 2025

Crews from Ames Public Works and Ames Fire Department are helping dig out fire hydrants around the community that were buried in the recent snowfall. Snow covering a fire hydrant not only hampers visibility for drivers, but it can also obscure the locations of fire hydrants, making them difficult to find when they’re needed most.

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

Published on December 05, 2025

Due to the amount of snow forecast in the area, the City of Ames Snow Ordinance will go into effect: 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025.

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