Furman Aquatic Center Opening Delayed by Weather

Due to the unseasonably cool temperatures, Furman Aquatic Center, 1635 13th St., will not be open this weekend as planned. Ames Parks and Recreation staff will continue to monitor the weather, and it is anticipated the facility will open on Wednesday, May 28.

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How Do I:

Appeal a Parking Ticket

Appeal a Parking Ticket - In the event you want to contest a parking ticket, contact the Ames Police Parking Division at 515-239-5338 or email sheri.nelson@cityofames.org or see the Parking Tickets page for additional information. 

Apply for a Keg Permit

Keg Permit - Unless you obtain a permit from the Ames Police Department, you may only tap one beer keg at a time during your party. To obtain a permit you will have to go through a short briefing with the Police Department's Alcohol Enforcement Team. The purpose of the briefing is to provide you with information relating to your legal obligations when making alcohol available to others, and to help you plan for a successful, socially responsible party. There is no charge for a permit. See Chapter 17.27 of the Ames Municipal Code.

Apply for a Noise Permit

Child Safety Seat Installation Help

The Ames Police Department has officers certified in child seat installation. To set up an appointment, call 515-239-5133 and set up an appointment to have your car seat inspected.

Check the Department's Lost/Found

Lost and found items such as keys, eyeglasses, cameras, wallets, and purses are occasionally turned in to the police department as found property.  If there is owner identification contained in or on the recovered property, the police department will attempt to contact the owner.  

If you want to check and see if an item you have lost is in our lost and found, you can call our Property/Evidence department at 515-239-5324.  Staffed hours are generally:

Monday - 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday - 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday - 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday - 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday - 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

File a Police Report

To file a Police Report:

If it is not an emergency, you may call 515-239-5133 or stop down to 515 Clark Avenue, Ames, Iowa.  In an emergency dial 911.

In some cases the information may be taken over the phone, in others, an officer will be sent out to speak to you.

Get my Fingerprints Taken

ALL FINGERPRINTING SERVICES HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE - For possible updates or other fingerprinting location options, please call the Records Division, 515-239-5135, M-F, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Pay Court and Traffic Fines

Pay Court and Traffic Fines - Traffic tickets are handled through the Clerk of Court Office. If you simply want to pay the ticket, and an appearance is not required, then you can either mail or bring the appropriate copy of the ticket, plus the fine, to the Clerk of Court Office, 515 Clark Avenue, Ames, IA 50010. If the ticket was issued outside of the Ames area, there should be a corresponding address for the local Clerk of Court Office near the top of the citation. Send the ticket, plus the fine, to that address. To pay on-line click on link above.

The Clerk of Court, Ames Office can be reached at 515-239-5140.

Pay My Parking Tickets

Pay My Parking Tickets - There are several options for payment of city parking violations. Drop off boxes are located in several locations within the city. Those locations are listed on the ticket. You can also mail the fine with the ticket to the address shown on the ticket, but please don't send cash through the mail. You may pay the fine in person at the Customer Service Department at City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, Ames, IA 50010. Finally, you may pay tickets on-line at the Parking Tickets Service page. If you have further questions regarding payment, or have lost your copy of the ticket, please contact the Customer Service at 515-239-5283.

Report Graffiti

To report graffiti found around the City of Ames, please call the Police non-emergency number, 515-239-5133 or report it through the Ames on the Go app.

Request a Speaker or Tour

Requests are received for speakers on a variety of topics dealing with law enforcement or tours of the Police Department. An officer with expertise in the specific area is assigned and follow-up contact with the requesting agency is made. Statistics are compiled annually to determine how many citizens were reached by the department through speaking engagements or tours. Call Administration to be referred to a direct contact for your request, 515-239-5130.

Request/Verify a Police Report

Request/Verify a Police Report - Please call the Ames Police Records Division for information, 515-239-5135. Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Request a Criminal Record Check

Request a Criminal Record Check - Please call the Ames Police Records Division, 515-239-5135. Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 

Story County Victim Witness Assistance Program

The police officer working your case should be your primary contact; however, you can also receive assistance from the Story County Victim Witness Assistance Program.

 

Submit my Business & Residential Emergency Contact Information

This information is confidential; however, in the event of an emergency we may share this information with other city departments. It is very important that this information be provided to the Police Department so that we may perform our services more efficiently should the need arise. Our goal is to keep our records accurate so that in case of an emergency, we can notify you as soon as possible. Remember, it is the responsibility of the property owner/tenant to provide accurate information and an up to date call list. Please take a few minutes to complete this form and return it to the Police Department as soon as possible. Forms can be mailed to the Ames Emergency Communications Center, 515 Clark Avenue, Ames, IA 50010, faxed to 515-239-5451,dropped off at the Police Department at any time or submitted by the form below. Please contact the Communications Center at 515-239-5133 to report any changes in information.

Report a Scam

                
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