Ames Public Works

10/16/2026

Do you live, work, or travel along South Dayton Avenue? Your feedback will help shape the improvement concepts we develop for the corridor. Take the survey at www.southdaytonavenuestudy.com by Friday, Oct. 30.

10/06/2026

Fall No-Charge Yard Waste Days are coming soon!

Yard waste can be disposed at no charge from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays throughout October and November.

On Oct. 24, Nov. 7 (includes brush), Nov. 14, & Nov. 21, yard waste can be dropped off at Steenhoek Environmental, 3892 N. 500th Ave.

For more information about yard waste disposal please visit: www.CityOfAmes.org/YardWaste

10/01/2026

Public Works is studying the South Dayton Avenue corridor from the U.S. Highway 30 interchange north to SE 5th Street. The study will look at traffic, safety, and walking and biking conditions, and estimate future traffic from new development. Share your concerns and priorities in the short survey at www.southdaytonavenuestudy.com by Friday, Oct. 30.

09/08/2026

What happens after you turn on the faucet or flush the toilet?

Most of the time, we don’t give it a second thought. But beneath Ames is an extensive network of pipes and infrastructure working around the clock to keep water flowing and wastewater moving.

On the latest episode of Ames in Focus, Bill Gebhart sits down with Municipal Engineer Mindy Bryngelson to go underground and explore Ames’ water distribution and sanitary sewer collection systems.

They talk about aging infrastructure, how the City maintains and replaces these critical systems, where City responsibility ends and property owner responsibility begins, lead service lines, funding, and how Ames is planning for the future.

The next time you turn on the tap, there’s a lot more happening behind the scenes than you might think!

Listen wherever you get your podcasts or at www.CityofAmes.org/Podcast

08/11/2026

Ever wonder how the City decides which streets get repaired and which need to be completely rebuilt?

In the latest episode of Ames in Focus, Bill Gebhart sits down with Municipal Engineer Mindy Bryngelson to explore the science and strategy behind maintaining Ames' streets. Learn how new pavement data technology helps prioritize projects, why road work happens when it does, and what it takes to keep Ames moving safely for years to come.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts or visit www.CityofAmes.org/Podcast

07/29/2026

07/25/2026

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07/17/2026

One Day Closure on Hyland Ave for Paving

🚧 Hyland Avenue Closure – Monday, July 20 🚧

Beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, July 20, Hyland Avenue will be closed to all through traffic** while crews complete paving operations.

The roadway is expected to reopen by the end of the day with single-lane alternating traffic.

If you're traveling in the area on Monday, please plan ahead and use South Dakota Avenue or Grand Avenue as alternate routes.

Thank you for your patience as we complete these improvements and help keep our roads in good condition.

07/17/2026

While Ames is not an official overnight or pass-through host this year, thousands of RAGBRAI riders will be traveling from Boone to Marshalltown on Wednesday, July 22, passing right along the north side of Ames.

Riders will travel south on Hwy 69 to Riverside Road, east to North Dayton Ave, north to 190th St, and east toward Nevada.

The route opens at 6 a.m. Riders are expected to be out of nearby Gilbert by 1 p.m.

Hwy 69, Riverside Rd, and North Dayton Ave are anticipated to fully reopen to normal traffic by 3 p.m.

Expect delays, plan ahead, and please keep an extra close eye out for cyclists on the roads throughout the day!

07/16/2026

Lane Closures on Bloomington Road starting Friday, July 17

🚧The northbound right-turn lane on Bloomington Road from G.W. Carver will close tomorrow morning and reopen Tuesday, July 21.

Large vehicles may have difficulty maneuvering through the intersection with this closure.

The inside lane for westbound traffic on Bloomington Road will also close for this work, which is for the maintenance of water valves in the intersection.

🚧The Bloomington Road closure east of Stange Rd. is currently planned to be reopened by next Wednesday, July 22nd.