City of Ames, IA

City Manager Steve Schainker has named Police Commander Geoff Huff as Interim Police Chief effective Tuesday, Aug. 4, following the retirement of Ames Police Chief Chuck Cychosz.

The third phase of the construction of the extension of South Fifth Street will begin Thursday, Aug. 6, weather permitting. The City of Ames has contracted with Peterson Contractors Inc. (PCI) to complete these improvements.

Face coverings will be required in City buildings beginning on Monday, July 27. This includes City Hall, the Ames Public Library, and Ames City Auditorium. Ames Parks and Recreation staff will have some discretion for program participants based on recommendations from health professionals.

The Vet Med Trail from South 16th Street to Airport Road is closed for paving improvements scheduled to begin this week. The City of Ames has contracted with Howrey Construction of Rockwell City, Iowa, to complete this project.

Healthiest Ames is organizing a collaborative, community project to provide face masks for every student in the Ames Community School District.

The fourth stage of the reconstruction and redesign of Welch Avenue, from Lincoln Way to Chamberlain Street, will begin on Wednesday, July 15, with pavement removal and underground utility improvements extending south on Welch Avenue from the CVS/Kingland driveway to the middle of Fire Station No. 2

The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) will be performing repairs to the U.S. Highway 30 bridge over South Duff Avenue beginning Monday, July 13. The work will require the replacement of a damaged concrete beam.

After more than 18 years with the City of Ames, including 13 years serving as Chief of Police, Chuck Cychosz has announced his retirement from the City of Ames Police Department. His last day will be Monday, Aug. 3.