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Did you know you can get a rebate of $100 per rain barrel from the City of Ames? Collect rainwater for your garden, save on your water bill, and reduce stormwater runoff! Barrels must be a minimum capacity of 50 gallons. Limit of two barrels. Learn more: CityofAmes.org/SmartWatersheds

🐾 New on Ames in Focus: Meet Jennifer Hubbs, the most dedicated volunteer in Ames Animal Shelter history. Hear her story + why a new shelter matters. 🎧 Listen: CityofAmes.org/Podcast 📍 Info: AmesAnimalShelter.org

Kelly Diekmann, City of Ames Planning and Housing Director, was recently featured in an article about the future of downtown Ames. businessrecord.com/ames-looks-to-…

This month's City Hall display case is celebrating Ames Public Library and all of the fun activities happening throughout the summer! Make sure you stop by the front lobby of City Hall to check it out! Visit AmesPL.org for more information on summer events!

The Ioway Creek Stabilization Project in Brookside Park will begin on Monday, June 16, weather permitting. The goal is to address erosion along Ioway Creek affecting both park and private property. More information can be found at content.govdelivery.com/accounts/IAAME…

Join us tomorrow at Council Night at Bandshell! City Councilmembers will be giving out free ice cream and Ames water starting at 7 p.m. The Ames Municipal Band concert, conducted by Michael Golemo, will begin at 8 p.m. 📍 Bandshell Park, 125 E Fifth St.

New Up Close episode! 🎙️ Leah Locke of the Small Business Development Center talks growing up in Ames, supporting entrepreneurs, and egg allergies. 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts or at CityofAmes.org/Podcast

We are so excited to share that Ames Animal Shelter fundraising t-shirts are now available to order! Every shirt you buy directly supports the construction of a new shelter. Please join our effort to create a better place to help animals in Ames! heuss.presencehost.net/customerdesign…

After a national recruitment, a finalist has been selected for the position of Public Works Director for the City of Ames. Justin Clausen, of Ames, currently serves as Interim Public Works Director. More information can be found at content.govdelivery.com/accounts/IAAME…

For decades Holub Greenhouses has donated flowers to beautify Ames parks and facilities, and their generosity greatly appreciated. Thank you Holub Garden & Greenhouses for a gorgeous season of color and beauty! Thank you Adopt-A-Garden volunteers for helping those flowers bloom!

🐾 Help Build a Better Ames Animal Shelter! 🐾 ✅ Healthier spaces for animals ✅ Safer for staff & volunteers ✅ More welcoming for visitors 💛 $100K raised—$1.4M to go! 💻 Learn more & give: AmesAnimalShelter.org

Welcome to the Ames Minute for Friday, June 13 Thanks for tuning in, and we’ll see you around town!

There will be two public workshops on Tues, June 17, in Ames City Hall Council Chambers (515 Clark Ave): 🕕 6:00 p.m. – Ames Area MPO Topic: Metropolitan Transportation Plan 🕖 Following – Ames City Council Topic: Future Electric Generation for Ames CityofAmes.org

Bonnie waited over a year. She was a wonderful companion: friendly, calm, and endlessly loving. However, the shelter she was in had limited visitors, and despite her lovely personality, she was often overlooked. Read more about Bonnie’s journey here: cityofames.org/Bonnie

Looking for a meaningful job in Ames? The City of Ames is hiring! We're recruiting for a range of roles across departments. Competitive benefits Inclusive workplace Serve your community Explore openings & apply today: 👉 CityofAmes.org/Jobs

Happy Father’s Day to all our dads, grandfathers, uncles, and dad-like people in our lives. You deserve a great day. A special shoutout to our City of Ames dads who are keeping this community safe and healthy, as well as being there for their own families.

Have some summer fun with Chess Wizards and Ames Parks and Recreation! Chess camps for ages 5 to 12 blend chess, games, puzzles, and physical activities to keep kids engaged and active. July 14 to 18 Half days and full days are available! Register at AmesParkRec.org

The ninth annual Rummage RAMPage will be held from Friday, July 25 through Saturday, Aug. 2, at the Ames Intermodal Facility parking ramp. Read more at content.govdelivery.com/accounts/IAAME…

Construction begins on the South 16th Street widening project on Tuesday, June 17, weather permitting. More information can be found at content.govdelivery.com/accounts/IAAME…

Read this month's CitySide to stay up-to-date on City news! The July edition features the Ames Animal Shelter Capital Campaign, Public Art Photo Contest, information on Rummage RAMPage, and so much more! This issue can be found here: cityofames.org/cityside