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Letter: Preserve our right to work status

By Dan Culhane, Ames Chamber of Commerce Ames Economic Development Commission (Feb. 18, 2010 10 a.m.) Sometimes reading through the Iowa Code is a challenge. One section that is very clear, however, is the section on Labor Union Membership (Chapter 731).

Story County supervisors still working on actual budget as certified version goes to press - UPDATED

Editor's note: The last 1/3 of this article was inadvertently left off of the original posting. It now appears in bold. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused. By Lauris Olson AmesNewsOnline (Feb. 18, 2010 – 11 a.m.) Story County will publish a “worst case scenario” budget next week leading into the March 11 public hearing, but the actual amount it plans to spend...

Sanders to run for Board of Supervisors

(Feb. 11, 2010 - 1 a.m.) Rick Sanders released the following press release late Wednesday night, announcing his candidacy for Story County Board of Supervisors: Rick Sanders, a 2008 candidate for County Supervisor with significant private business and entrepreneurial experience, announced today his intention to run for County Supervisor in 2010.

Martin to run for board of supervisors

By Mike Malloy AmesNewsOnline (Jan. 27, 2010 - 8:30 a.m.) Lucy Martin saw a door open and now she’s walking through. Martin, 41, will run as a Democrat for the Story County Board of Supervisors. She and incumbent James Strohman are the only candidates to announce for the June 8 Democratic primary. Two seats will be on the ballot in the fall. “We’re not running against each other...

Halliburton will not seek another term - UPDATED

Photo of Jane Halliburton courtesy of storycounty.com by Lauris Olson AmesNewsOnline (Jan. 21, 2010 - 12:30 p.m.) Jane Halliburton has decided that her sixth term in office will be her last. The Story County Board of Supervisor announced today that she will not seek re-election this fall.

Review of previous city council goals show progress was made

By Mike Malloy AmesNewsOnline (Jan. 20, 2010 - 9:30 a.m) The Ames City Council has spent the past two weekends working on its goals for the next two years. A look back at the last set of council goals reveals some hits and a few misses. The following six goals were adopted Jan. 12, 2008 to be accomplished Jan. 1, 2010:

New water plant costs put at $49.7M; electric plant to spend another $50M

File photo By Mike Malloy AmesNewsOnline (Jan. 20, 2010 - 9:30 a.m.) The Ames City Council and city staff poured over a thick binder of capital improvement projects scheduled for the next five years during a special meeting Tuesday. The projects and dollar amounts will be finalized during the budget process that begins later this month. Highlights in the 165-page book include:

City council nearly finished with goal setting

By Mike Malloy AmesNewsOnline (Jan. 18, 2010 - 9:30 a.m.) The Ames City Council has nearly finalized its goals for the current year. The longest discussions centered on familiar issues: the regional mall, tie council votes, and giving a facelift to Campustown. Saturday’s nine-hour session fleshed out much of the goals agreed upon last weekend.

City seeks citizen help as snow melts

File photo Susan Gwiasda, City of Ames (Jan. 15, 2010 - 9 a.m.) Warming temperatures are creating an opportunity for community-wide snow clean-up efforts. City crews will be working extra shifts to clear streets and remove piles of snow. Due to the predicted short duration of the warmer weather and the probability of additional snow, the City is asking for residents to help in the efforts.

Government

Events

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Iowa Young Professionals Day at the Capitol

9:30am - 4:30pm

The Iowa Young Professionals Day at the Capitol will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, at the State Capitol Building, Des Moines (register on www.ypiowa.com)

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Medicare counseling

10:00am - 11:00am

There will be Medicare counseling sponsored by Mary Greeley Medical Center, 1111 Duff Ave., at 10 and 11 a.m. For appointments, call 239-2210.

Monday, March 15, 2010

City of Ames public meeting on property in the downtown Ames area

7:00pm - 8:30pm

City of Ames will hold a public meeting on property in the downtown Ames area north of lincoln Way at 7 p.m. Monday, March 15, in the Council Chambers, Ames City Hall, 515 Clark Ave. To view AmesNewsOnline.com's archives of Ames city council agendas, meeting minutes, reports and city-related...

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Ames City Council workshop

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Ames City Council will hold a workshop at 7 p.m. March 16, in the Council Chambers, Ames City Hall, 515 Clark Ave. To view our archives of Ames city council agendas, meeting minutes, reports and city-related information, visit http://vault.amesnewsonline.com

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Medicare counseling

10:00am - 11:00am

There will be Medicare counseling sponsored by Mary Greeley Medical Center, 1111 Duff Ave., at 10 and 11 a.m. For appointments, call 239-2210.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Ames City Council meeting

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Ames City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, in the Council Chambers, Ames City Hall, 515 Clark Ave. To view our archives of Ames city council agendas, meeting minutes, reports and city-related information, visit http://vault.amesnewsonline.com