Government & Community Links
City of Ames
Find more information about the City of Ames, including ways to get involved with your community, at www.cityofames.org.
Ames Police Department
Ames Chamber of Commerce
With over 600 members, the Ames Chamber of Commerce strives to make Ames a better place to live, work, and do business by strengthening the economic vitality and the quality of life in the Ames community.
Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau
The Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau works to build economic activity in the Ames area by promoting convention and visitors activities.
CyRide Bus System
CyRide is the city bus system for Ames, Iowa. It is a collaboration between the City of Ames, Iowa State University (ISU), and ISU's Student Government.
Ames Community School District
Find information about Ames' public schools at www.ames.k12.ia.us.
Iowa State University
Iowa State University is a public, land-grant university, located in the center of Ames, Iowa.
Story County
Find information about Story County government and initiatives at www.storycountyiowa.gov.
Get Involved on a Board
Libraries and communities benefit when diverse and inclusive viewpoints are represented and encouraged. Get involved in your community by applying to be on the Library Board or other city boards and commissions.
Find out what boards have openings and how to apply through the City of Ames website.

Climate Action Plan “Six Big Moves” Survey Available on City Website until March 16
A survey to generate feedback from Ames residents on actions they would be willing to take to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) as part of the City’s community climate action planning is now available on the City’s website. Participants are asked to take the survey one time to share their thoughts.
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Applicants Sought for Police Advisory Board
Applications for the newly formed Ames Resident Police Advisory Committee (ARPAC) are being accepted through 5 p.m. on Friday, March 25. Ames Mayor John Haila and the Ames City Council created ARPAC to provide a resident perspective to the Chief of Police regarding Ames Police Department policies...
Public Input Meetings Scheduled for Ioway Creek Brookside Park Project
The public is invited to a series of informational meetings scheduled for March 10, March 21, and April 5, about the proposed Ioway Creek Restoration Project in and along Brookside Park. All meetings will be held at Ames City Auditorium, at 520 Sixth St.
The purpose of the project is to...

Public Notice Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Notice is hereby given that the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has under review application for Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) air quality construction permits. The permit application was submitted by Iowa State University – Power Plant located at 220 Power Plant Bldg....

Financial Assistance Available to Ames Residents Affected by COVID-19
The City of Ames has funds available to support Ames residents who have been affected by COVID-19 (including the Delta variant) and need rent, mortgage, or utility assistance.
“We continue to take applications from Ames residents, and we encourage people to apply for help,” said V...

Story County Residents Must Register to Receive Emergency Alerts
Story County has replaced its Story County Iowa Alert system with Alert Iowa, a new emergency notification system with enhanced features. With this switch, residents will have access to new functions and can create one user account for an entire family that includes multiple addresses and phone n...