City Offices Closed Nov. 11 for Veterans Day

Published on October 29, 2025

Veterans Day

AMES, Iowa – Most City of Ames departments and divisions, including Ames Public Library, will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11, in recognition of Veterans Day.

The exceptions include:

  • The Community Center, located in City Hall, 515 Clark Ave., will be open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Ames/ISU Ice Arena will be open for stick and helmet from 12:30 to 2 p.m. For more Parks and Recreation schedules, visit www.CityOfAmes.org/prcalendars.  
  • CyRide buses will run a regular weekday schedule. For more information about bus schedules, visit www.cyride.com.
  • Administrative offices at the Resource Recovery Plant, 110 Center Ave., will be closed, but the tipping floor will be open for regular service from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The Story County Clerk of Court Office and the District Associate Court, located in Ames City Hall, also will be closed.

The Ames Patriotic Council will host a Veterans Day program at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, at City Auditorium, 520 Sixth St., with a welcome by Mayor John Haila. The featured speaker will be Judy Trumpy with performances from the Heart of Iowa Senior Band, vocalist Jim DeHoet, and the Ames High School Concert Chorale.

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