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City Council Night at Bandshell is June 11

Published on June 05, 2026

The community is invited to enjoy a night of music at City Council Night at the Bandshell on Thursday, June 11, at Bandshell Park, 125 E. Fifth St. This traditional summer event includes the opportunity to meet Ames City Councilmembers as they hand out free ice cream and Ames water.

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Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center Open House Planned for May 30

Published on May 22, 2026

The new Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center will host an open house from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 30.

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Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center Schedule Announced for Summer

Published on May 08, 2026

The City of Ames Parks and Recreation Department will phase the opening of the new Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center to allow final facility improvements to be addressed before fully opening in the coming months.

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Ontario Park Open House Planned for May 9

Published on April 30, 2026

The public is welcome to attend an open house for Ontario Park, 5658 Ontario St., from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 9.

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Mayor and City Council Bike Ride is May 9

Published on April 29, 2026

Ames Mayor John Haila and members of the Ames City Council invite the community to participate in a family-friendly bike ride around Ames, starting and ending at City Hall. The 8.5-mile ride will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, in the west parking lot at Ames City Hall, 515 Clark Ave. Bicyclists of all ages and experience levels are welcome to join the ride.

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Arbor Day Tree Planting Planned for April 25

Published on April 17, 2026

In recognition of Arbor Day and the value trees bring to the community, the public is invited to participate in a tree planting event on Saturday, April 25, at 9 a.m. Interested volunteers should meet at the intersection of Welbeck Drive and Harrison Road.

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Ames Receives Tree City USA Growth Award

Published on April 14, 2026

The City of Ames was recently honored with the 2025 Tree City USA Growth Award at the 35th Annual Community Forestry Awards Luncheon in Ankeny. The award, presented by the Arbor Day Foundation and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR), was accepted by City Forester Gabriele Edwards, Ames Parks and Recreation.

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Homewood Golf Course Opens March 30, Weather Permitting

Published on March 26, 2026

Homewood Golf Course, a public nine-hole course located at 20th Street and Duff Avenue, will open Monday, March 30, weather permitting. Tee times can be made online at www.amesparkrec.org or by calling the Homewood Clubhouse at 515.239.5363.

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New Site Provided for Christmas Tree Disposal

Published on December 29, 2025

The City of Ames provides free disposal of Christmas trees, and this year there is a new location! Trees can be deposited in the designated area in the North River Valley Park softball fields parking lot, 1015 E. 13th St. Participants should look for Christmas Tree recycling signage.

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City of Ames Holiday Closings for Thanksgiving

Published on November 20, 2025

Many City of Ames departments and divisions will be closed during the Thanksgiving holiday. Ames City Hall, 515 Clark Ave., and the Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Ave., will both be closed Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28, in recognition of Thanksgiving.

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City Council Night at Bandshell is June 11

Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center Open House Planned for May 30

Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center Schedule Announced for Summer

Ontario Park Open House Planned for May 9

Mayor and City Council Bike Ride is May 9

Arbor Day Tree Planting Planned for April 25

Ames Receives Tree City USA Growth Award

Homewood Golf Course Opens March 30, Weather Permitting

New Site Provided for Christmas Tree Disposal

City of Ames Holiday Closings for Thanksgiving

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