Storm water stabilization project of the Ioway Creek at Brookside that will take place in three phases. The project includes in-stream rock features, relocation of approximately 500 feet of the creek, steambank stabilization, vegetation embellishment
Phase 1 construction is installation of instream rock features in two sections of the creek: between 13th Street and the north pedestrian bridge and between the south pedestrian bridge and 6th Street. This phase is expected to take one month. (See map on next page).
Phase 2 construction is grading of the streambanks below the north pedestrian bridge. This phase is expected to take two months.
Phase 3 is construction of the east slope and the creek realignment between the pedestrian bridges. This phase is expected to take three months.
The closure of the east trail from 6th Street to the southern pedestrian bridge will be closed for the entire duration of the project. Closure of the main north-south trail and the north pedestrian bridge will be periodic throughout the project.
The timing of the phasing may overlap as needed to manage the movement of on-site material from one area to another.
Project Update
Weather permitting, starting Monday March 23rd, Con-Struct will begin the project by completing necessary tree clearing.
Following the tree removal work, the project will move into the grading and construction of the new shared-use path.
The path is anticipated to be completed by late April or early May 2026. The construction of the new pedestrian bridge is anticipated for the winter/spring 2027.
Project Schedule
Anticipated project completion date is December 2025.
Project Contacts
City of Ames Project Manager is Noel Steckelberg, he can be reached at 515-239-5436.
City of Ames Inspector: Jared Beckham, he can be reached at 515-203-0795.
This project involves the stabilization of the ravine within Inis Grove Park, directly north of the Miracle League Park and Playground. The project is planned for construction over a single year to be completed in one stage.
Project Update 
Project Schedule
Project is anticipated to start in March 2026 and be completed in December 2026.
Project Contacts
City of Ames Project Manager is Noel Steckelberg, he can be reached at 515-239-5436.
City of Ames Inspector: Jake Moore, he can be reached at 515-239-5287.
This is the annual program for drainage improvements to decrease flooding at low points in the community. These improvements may include construction of detention areas, new pipe systems, and replacement systems to increase the ability to control runoff so it can be carried away to downstream systems.
Project Update
Project Schedule
Project is anticipated to start in May 2026 with an anticipated completion date of December 2026
Project Contacts
City of Ames Project Manager is Noel Steckelberg, he can be reached at 515-239-5436.
City of Ames Inspector: Scott Miller, he can be reached at 515-203-0793.