Learn About Ames Ames, Iowa, offers a unique blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities, from top-tier education and healthcare to vibrant cultural and recreational opportunities.
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City Hall City personnel moved into the completed facility in 1990. Many features were kept as links to the building's past as a school. These include some original light fixtures and cupboards in the City Council Chambers, a gymnasium and auditorium, which are open to the public and the AHS, which is embedded in the floor of the entry area on first floor.
CitySide Newsletter The City of Ames publishes a monthly newsletter, which is included with your utility bill. The four-page publication has information from both the City of Ames and Ames Electric Services. You can also receive it digitally in your inbox.
Ames Veterans Memorial The Ames Veterans Memorial is located at 500 Grand Avenue, the northeast corner of Grand Avenue and 5th Street.