In Today’s All About Ames Issue…

📰 Groundbreaking for New Townhomes at Creekside Set for Sept. 10

🏅 Iowa State Football Back in National Rankings

📰 Ames Community School District

🗓️ Calendar of Events

👮‍♂️ Ames Police Department

🏡 Real Estate Update

🐕 Dog of the Day

🌟 Positive Affirmation

⚡️Spark for the Day

💭TRIVIA CORNER

How Much Do You Know About Ames?

Question: Which department, created in 1913, is headquartered in Ames, Iowa?

(Answer at the bottom of the newsletter)

Groundbreaking for New Townhomes at Creekside Set for Sept. 10

The public is invited to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for “Townhomes at Creekside,” a new affordable housing development, at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 3216 Tripp St., Ames. Developed by Hatch Kiernan Galloway Development in partnership with the City of Ames, the project will feature 38 multi-family rental units and 26 single-family homes, offering a mix of affordable and market-rate options. Mayor John Haila will represent the City at the event.

The Baker Subdivision project aims to increase affordable housing in Ames, with some homes featuring geothermal energy systems for lower utility costs. The City has also partnered with Habitat for Humanity to build affordable single-family homes on eight lots.

Join the Parenting Circle at the Library!

Families experiencing pregnancy, postpartum, or life with babies and toddlers are invited to attend the Parenting Circle at the Library! Facilitated by experienced mothers, these meetups provide support, connection, and answers about birth, postpartum, and parenthood.

Meetup Details:

• When: 2nd Friday and 4th Saturday of each month

• Next Meetup: September 13

• Time: 9:30-10:30 a.m.

• Where: Teen Space at the Library

Come connect with other families and find valuable resources to help navigate parenthood.

Overflow Thrift Store 10th Anniversary Activities

Open House for Ames Water Wells Project Scheduled for Sept. 18

Ames residents are invited to an open house about the new water wells under construction at North River Valley Park. The event will take place from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the Ames Water Treatment Plant, 1800 E. 13th St. A brief program will be held at 5:15 p.m.

The project involves the addition of two new water wells to the city’s existing 22, ensuring an adequate water supply for Ames' growing population. These wells will connect to the Water Treatment Plant through underground pipes and fiber optic communication lines. The project is expected to be completed by October 2025.

For safety, visitors to North River Valley Park should avoid the construction zone.

Iowa State Football Back in National Rankings

Iowa State football has climbed back into the national rankings after a 20-19 come-from-behind victory over No. 21 Iowa in the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series. The Cyclones are now ranked No. 21 in the AP poll and No. 23 in the AFCA Coaches Poll, marking their first Top 25 appearance since October 2021.

The Cyclones, now 2-0, head into their bye week before hosting Arkansas State on September 21 for Hall of Fame Weekend, where six former athletes, including Super Bowl champion Kelechi Osemele, will be inducted. Tickets for the game start at $40.

Cyclonitas Start 2024-25 Season at ANNIKA Intercollegiate

Iowa State's women's golf team kicks off the 2024-25 season at the ANNIKA Intercollegiate in Lake Elmo, Minn., led by Pammy Chookaew, Karisa Chul-Ak-Sorn, and Keeley Marx. Chul-Ak-Sorn, a Big 12 Champion, returns after leading the team with a 71.85 stroke average last season, the second-lowest in program history. Chookaew, the Big 12 runner-up, ranks sixth in school history with a 73.98 career stroke average. Marx, who competed in the US Open, will also bolster the squad.

The Cyclones, who qualified for their 14th consecutive NCAA Regional last season, aim to continue their streak of top-10 finishes in season openers.

Ames CSD Board Meeting

The school board will hold a regular meeting and a work session on Monday, September 9 starting at 5:30 pm.

𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞-𝗧𝗢-𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗭 𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗗

Marley Turk took first at the 2024 Kirk Schmaltz Invitational in Ames, following up a Claire Helmers gold a year prior. Lauren Risdal also records a top-10 finish at 5th individually to help the girls team finish 5th in a field that included seven ranked opponents.

Boys team landed in 6th in the standings behind Brennen Bhave's 7th-place individual finish, cutting a full minute from last year's event.

Ames Police Department - Arrests between 9/04/2024 06:05AM and 9/08/2024 06:05AM

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Ames, IA Recently Sold Properties

1576 W Ave, Ames, IA 50014. Sold Price: $384,000; Date Sold: September 6, 2024

3906 Stone Brooke Cir, Ames, IA 50010 (Stone Brooke). Sold Price: $455,000; Date Sold: September 6, 2024.

19052 590th Ave, Nevada, IA 50201. Sold Price: $525,000; Date Sold: September 6, 2024.

Ames, IA Available Properties For Sale

2413 Westwind Dr Ames, IA 50010 (2 Beds, 3 Baths); $279,900

57165 210th St Ames, IA 50010 (4 Beds, 4 Baths); $529,900

3016 Stockbury St Ames, IA 50010 (4 Beds, 3 Baths); $559,000

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Today’s Affirmation

“I begin this week with focus and energy. Every action I take today builds momentum towards my goals.”

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The Answer to the Trivia Corner Question 👇👇👇

The Iowa Department of Transportation (formerly known as the Iowa Highway Commission) is headquartered in Ames, Iowa. Established in 1913, it oversees the state's transportation infrastructure, including highways, railways, and public transit systems.