Ames Voice

Sgt. Barney had a great time meeting all the kids at the block party on E. 20th and Paulson! From great questions to big smiles and high-fives, it was a fun evening connecting with our youngest community members.

Who knows… we may have met a few future officers along the way! 👮🚔💙

Beat the heat this summer by walking on the indoor track at the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center, 115 N. Elm St.

The track is free and open to the public during the following hours:

Monday: 5:30 a.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Tuesday: 7 a.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Wednesday: 5:30 a.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Thursday: 7 a.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Friday: 5:30 a.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Saturday: 8 to 8:45 a.m.
Sunday: Closed

The school board will hold a regular meeting on Monday, July 13, 2026, starting at 5:30 p.m. The meeting agenda is available on our website: https://trst.in/8NOqgr. For members of the public interested in speaking at a board meeting, please review the information on our website: https://trst.in/d1UOSR.

Endowed Cyclone Director of Athletics Jamie Pollard Announces Retirement - Iowa State Athletics Jamie Pollard, the longest tenured Director of Athletics in Iowa State history, announced today that he will retire after a transformative and innovative 22-...

The agenda for the Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization and Ames City Council meetings on Tuesday, July 14, has been posted.

The meeting begins at 6 p.m. with the Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization and will be immediately followed by the Ames City Council meeting in the Ames City Council Chambers, 515 Clark Ave.

Among the items on the agenda is a memo from the Ames City Attorney outlining limitations that can be placed on data centers. The analysis will be presented during the Ames City Council meeting.

There will be no public input on this item during the Council meeting. A comprehensive listening session was held on June 30 to gather public feedback. Those who would still like to share comments with the Ames City Council may email [email protected].

If the Council Chambers reaches maximum capacity, overflow viewing will be available in the City Auditorium.

View the full agenda and meeting information at www.CityofAmes.org/CityCouncil.

Good luck to all those competing at Ames Midnight Madness! 🏃‍♀️🌙

The Midnight Madness Road Race returns to Downtown Ames on Friday, July 10. Even if you aren’t participating, come cheer on the runners and enjoy the post race celebration with live music!

⛈️ Story County residents whose homes were flooded or damaged during the July 2–4 storms may qualify for state disaster assistance.

Read the full article here: https://amesvoice.com/2026/07/08/disaster-aid-available-to-county-residents/

The Library's summer Book Sale starts NOW!

Find great deals on thousands of used items, including books, movies, music, and more!

📙 Thursday, July 9 - 5:30 to 8:30pm
Admission $2 (Free admission and early entry starting at 5 p.m. for donors)

📘 Friday, July 10 - 9am to 6pm
Free admission

📒 Saturday, July 11 - 9am to 6pm
Free admission

📚 Sunday, July 12 - 12 to 5pm
Last day! Admission $1 (cash only), and everything is free!

While you're here, be sure to stop by Literary Grounds Book Store for a sale featuring vintage and collectable books. $1 off everything in the store (except book bundles and items marked $1). 🛍️

Ames Public Library Friends Foundation

To the average Ames resident’s eye, the morning of June 28 felt like a normal, less-than-sunny day. But for the 350 triathletes lined up at the lake shore of Ada Hayden Heritage Park, it was the day to put their training to the test. 🏃‍♀️🏊🚴‍♂️

Read more at https://amesvoice.com