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The 'coolest' ice cream locations in Story County
From historic eateries to modern establishments, it's easy to find a scoop, sundae, or soft-serve ice cream unique to Ames and the surrounding areas in both Story and Boone County. Here's where you can find some of the best local ice cream: ...
West Nile Has Been Found in Iowa Mosquitoes
The good news is that at the time of writing, no humans in Iowa have yet tested positive for the West Nile virus. Mosquitos on the other hand have been found containing the virus in central Iowa. According to KCRG, mosquitoes were trapped at a park in West Ames sometime in mid-July. The park where these mosquitoes were found is sprayed or fogged every Wednesday night. Some of these mosquitoes contained the West Nile virus.
Ames plans to upgrade urban forest thanks to nearly $1 million grant
The City of Ames investing in its urban forest thanks to a nearly $1 million federal grant. Ames City Forester Gabriele Edwards said a $810,500 U.S. Forest Service grant will be distributed over five years for use on various urban forestry projects, which include planting new trees and removing Emerald Ash Borer-infected ash trees. The city will also use the funds to trim trees, control invasive vegetation and establish a gravel bed nursery for young trees...
Ames wastewater treatment facility’s needed renovation could cost more than $50 million
Plans to renovate Ames' wastewater treatment facility may cost the city $8.6 million more than expected. The Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF) is being converted to improved nutrient removal treatment technology, which will take place over a 20-year period. The first phase of the project received only two bids, and the low...
Abbie Grove is open, the fifth elementary school in the Ankeny school district
Ankeny Community School District celebrated the opening of Abbie Grove Elementary, the fifth elementary school in the Ankeny system, which will be open for the 2024-2025 school year. The ceremony featured a ribbon cutting by first-grader Henry Huth, and according to a news release, had an attendance of about 200, including students, teachers,...
Local bottle redemption center owners expanding to Ankeny
ANKENY, IOWA — At the very end of the 2023 Iowa Legislative session, lawmakers passed the bottle bill with several goals. One was growing bottle redemption center businesses across the state. Ames Bottle & Can opened up right after lawmakers made changes to the law. The two owners opening up the part time business with […]
Waukee may get its first Olive Garden restaurant as part of a new shopping center
The home of endless breadsticks and salad plans to come to Waukee, marking the popular Italian restaurant chain's first location in the city and the westernmost among its Des Moines metro spots. Andy Kass, Waukee's community development director, did not know the construction timeline for the proposed Olive Garden. Plans are in the process of being approved for the proposed site at 420 S.E. Alice's Road. ...
Inside an Iowa Planned Parenthood clinic before abortion ban takes effect
The day was, for the most part, business as usual for the Planned Parenthood clinic in Ames. Patients trickled in and out of the small health care center in the Campustown neighborhood, one of only two clinics in Iowa that provide surgical abortions. The overseeing OB-GYN on duty managed a packed schedule as...
Community Health & Job Fair Happening Tomorrow in Perry
A third job fair is coming up in the community of Perry tomorrow. Iowa Total Care alongside Iowa Workforce Development is hosting a community health and job fair at the McCreary Community Building, 1800 Pattee Street, in Perry. Perry Chamber Director Lynsi Pasutti outlines the services that attendees can expect.
Therapy Pets Making an Appearance at Perry Library on Friday
The Perry Public Library is welcoming some furry friends coming in on Friday. The library announces that the Animal Rescue League of Des Moines is planning to stop by with therapy cats and dogs to visit with teens. According to the library, teens are able to come in to decompress prior to the start of school in August. The library is providing journals for teens to express themselves by writing or drawing in them.
Sagan Named First City of Ames Sustainability Coordinator
AMES, Iowa – Following a national search and a comprehensive recruiting process, Nolan Sagan has been named the first Sustainability Coordinator for the City of Ames. Sagan was previously with Spire Energy in Kansas City, Mo. He began his new position this week. For the past decade, the City...
Spring Crest and Painted Woods West neighborhoods in Waukee to get new playgrounds in 2025
Waukee's parks and recreation department revealed the designs for the two new playgrounds to be located at Spring Crest and Painted Woods West neighborhoods in western Waukee. The two playgrounds are the first in their respective communities and both are expected to open in the fall of 2025. According to a news release from Waukee Parks and Recreation, the designs were modified based on feedback from residents. ...
Iowa DOT to close part of mixmaster near Des Moines, Ankeny for I-235 bridge work
Be aware of nighttime construction happening near the northeast mixmaster in Des Moines on Tuesday evening, as parts of the interchange for Interstates 35, 80 and 235 will be closed by the Iowa Department of Transportation. When will the Des Moines mixmaster be closed on Tuesday? Weather permitting, on Tuesday night, July 23, crews...
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