City of Ames, IA

Story County residents can dispose of yard waste at no charge during the rescheduled Spring No-Charge Yard Waste Day planned for Saturday, June 27, at GreenRU (formerly Chamness Technology), 400 Freel Drive. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This yard waste drop-off day will include brush.

The senseless and horrible killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis earlier this week is repulsive and extremely disturbing. The actions of the police officers were inhumane, and those responsible must be held accountable for their actions.

Governor Kim Reynolds’ public health orders prohibiting door-to-door sales expired this week, and the City of Ames is accepting permit applications and allowing those services to resume on Monday.

The public is encouraged to provide input to the City of Ames’ request for a second Substantial Amendment to its CDBG 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan, in order to receive $354,515 in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) ACT funding (Public Law 116-136).

At its Tuesday meeting, Ames City Council provided direction to City staff about reopening various City facilities closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Using a toll-free phone number has been added to the options to participate in Ames City Council and City Board and Commission meetings effective today.

The second stage of the reconstruction and redesign of Welch Avenue, from Lincoln Way to Chamberlain Avenue, will begin on Thursday, May 21, with infrastructure improvements along Lincoln Way.

Improvements to Florida Avenue from Reliable to Ontario streets will begin today, weather permitting. Florida Avenue from Reliable to Ontario streets will be closed to through traffic for the duration of the project.