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City of Ames

Find more information about the City of Ames, including ways to get involved with your community, at www.cityofames.org.

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.

Nominations Sought for Historic Preservation Awards

The Ames Historic Preservation Commission is seeking nominations for the 2022 Preservation Awards Program. This program recognizes a variety of historic preservation activities, including work on building exteriors, site work, and other notable contributions to preservation in Ames.

The...

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Battery Electric Buses Are Coming! Help Decide Their New Look!

CyRide will soon be getting two new battery electric buses, which are scheduled to be delivered by the end of June 2022. These clean vehicles were funded by the Federal Transit Administration Low- or No-Emission Grant program for $1.6 million and the Iowa Department of Transportation Volkswagen S...

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Public Art Commission Seeks Volunteers for Storm Drain Art Pilot Program

In an effort to raise awareness about water quality, the Ames Public Art Commission (PAC) seeks resident support with a pilot project to educate the community about the importance of protecting our watersheds and environment. Through funds from the Storm Water Utility, residents are invited to su...

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Public Art Commission Seeking Artists to Design Electric Transformer Boxes

The Ames Public Art Commission (PAC), in partnership with Downtown Ames, seeks artists to add visual interest to Ames by beautifying ordinary public infrastructure. A pilot program to cover electrical transformer boxes with vinyl wrap designs has been approved by the Ames City Council to be imple...

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Volunteers Sought to Serve on City Boards and Commissions

Mayor John Haila is looking for Ames residents interested in volunteering their time to serve on a City board or commission.

Board and commission members make recommendations to the Ames City Council and offer assistance to the Council in carrying out various forms and functions of city...

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

Donations & Volunteering for MLK Day Project

Ames Public Library is organizing a day of service to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The public is encouraged to participate by donating materials or volunteering time.

Donations

Through January 16, bring donations of new/unused containers of the ...

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