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Lane Closure on 13th Street for Reconstruction Work
Starting Tuesday, Sept. 3, Curtiss Avenue from 13th to 16th Street and the westbound lane of 13th Street will be closed for reconstruction, weather permitting. The Curtiss Avenue closure will last for four to five weeks to allow for pavement removal and replacement. The lane on 13th Street will reopen daily after work hours.
The City of Ames has contracted Manatts, Inc. for this project, which includes storm intake updates, spot sewer, water main replacements, and ADA-compliant sidewalk ramps.
For more details, contact Dean Sayre, Civil Engineer II, at [email protected] or 515.239.5277. Visit City of Ames Construction Updates for ongoing updates.
Ames Animal Shelter Faces Overcrowding Crisis Amid Cat Hoarding Cases
The Ames Animal Shelter is dealing with severe overcrowding as it cares for approximately 1,000 pets each year in a nearly 30-year-old building. The situation worsened on August 5th when 22 cats and a dog were taken in from a single residence, adding to the shelter's already stretched capacity.
With space running out, the shelter is now using a trailer to manage overflow. The shelter is currently seeking adoptive homes, especially during kitten season when adult cats struggle to compete for attention.
To learn more about adopting a pet, visit the Ames Animal Shelter's website.
Inside Lanes on Airport Road to Close for Pavement Work
Starting Wednesday, Sept. 4, the inside lanes on Airport Road between University Avenue and South Riverside Drive will be closed for pavement removal and replacement, weather permitting. Traffic will shift to the outside lanes, and the work is expected to last two to three weeks.
Iowa Earth Works will handle the initial pavement removal, followed by paving operations by All Star Concrete. Motorists are advised to allow extra travel time and exercise caution in the construction zone.
For more details, contact Hafiz Ibrahim, Civil Engineer II, at [email protected] or 515.239.5245. Visit City of Ames Construction Updates for general updates.
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Ames CSD Welcomes Sasha Gallagher
Sasha Gallagher is a Preschool Teacher at Northwood Preschool. Gallagher became a teacher because she loves being part of students' fascination with learning and building lifelong skills. If she has an hour of free time, she would like to spend time with her family, run, or bake. Welcome to Ames!
Ames CSD Welcomes Janessa Jasso
Welcome Janessa Jasso, a Strategist I Teacher at Meeker Elementary. Jasso became a teacher after seeing the impact her mother made as a teacher for over 20 years. If she has an hour of free time, she would like to take a nap.
Ames CSD Welcomes Daniel Heimberger
Welcome Daniel Heimberger, a Social Studies Teacher at Ames Middle School. Heimberger became a teacher to mold the minds of the next generation of leaders in America. If he has an hour of free time, he would like to do anything football-related, work in his wood workshop, or play video games.
Iowa State Wins Season Opener Over Pacific in Five Sets
Iowa State (1-0) opened the 2024 volleyball season with a five-set win over Pacific (0-1) at the Rebel Challenge, winning 25-22, 25-22, 29-31, 19-25, 15-10.
Nayeli Gonzalez led with 19 kills and 14 digs, while Morgan Brandt added a double-double with 47 assists and 12 digs. In her Cyclone debut, Amiree Hendricks-Walker contributed 12 kills with a .440 hitting percentage, and freshman Rachel Van Gorp had 19 digs as libero.
Iowa State sealed the win by hitting .400 in the decisive fifth set. The Cyclones will face UNLV next on August 31 at 6 p.m. CT.
Iowa State at No. 8 Memphis Primer
Iowa State (2-1-1) will face No. 8 Memphis (3-0-0) on Sunday, Sept. 1, at 8 p.m. at the Track & Soccer Complex in Memphis, Tenn. The Cyclones aim for their first-ever win against the Tigers and a victory over a top-eight team.
Iowa State, coming off a 6-1 win over UNI, has seen multiple goal-scorers this season, including seniors Magdalena Keck and Morgan Furmaniak, and junior Hannah Shaw. Memphis, ranked sixth in the TopDrawer Soccer Poll, remains undefeated after a 2-1 win against Ole Miss and boasts a top-20 scoring offense led by Ashley Henderson and Ai Kitagawa.
This matchup marks the fifth meeting between the two teams, with Memphis having outscored Iowa State 11-1 in previous encounters. The Cyclones will return home next to host Michigan on Thursday, Sept. 5, at 6 p.m.
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