Community Corner
Five Things Ames Residents Should Know: Aug. 29
Five things Ames residents might want to know today.
1) Ames City Council
Today is the first day to file affidavits of candidacy and nomination petitions for Ames City Council seats --- ward 2, ward 4 and one at-large --- up for election. Learn more about what's required to run at this site.
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2) Race
The Great Ames Race which combines, paddling, biking and running takes place Sept. 11. Entrants have until Sept. 2 to send in their registration for a reduced fee. Learn more here.
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3) U.S. Highway 30
Traffic shifted onto the new lanes of U.S. Highway 30 east of University Boulevard in Ames over the weekend and the exit ramp onto Iowa 930 reopened as a single lane ramp. Drivers are urged to use caution while they adjust to the new pattern.
4) Widespread Panic
Tickets to an Oct. 27 Ames show went on sale Saturday. Find out more by clicking this.
5) The Weather
The National Weather Service forecast calls for sun with a high near 81 degrees.
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