City of Ames’ Podcasts
City of Ames’ podcasts that bring you closer to the people, programs, and events that make Ames a great place to live. Just follow City of Ames’ Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts and you will get two great podcasts in a single feed! Get more information about things happening in Ames at www.CityofAmes.org
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Ames in Focus
Ames in Focus brings you the inside scoop on City government programs, initiatives, and people. From front line workers to the Mayor of Ames, each episode holds an informative conversation aimed to help you get in touch with the activities of Ames.
These 15 to 20 minute episodes drop every Tuesday.
Is there a City program, initiative, ordinance, or department that you would like to know more about? Email Bill.Gebhart@CityofAmes.org
Up Close
How well do you know your neighbors? Up Close is a podcast all about connections. Each week, Engagement Coordinator, Casandra Eames, builds connections with Ames' residents. These stories range from those born and raised in Ames to those from other parts of the world. No matter how different we are, we can all find a way to connect with those around us.
These 45 to 60 minute episodes drop every Thursdays.
Would you like to have a conversation with Casandra? Send her an email at Casandra.Eames@CityofAmes.org
Episodes
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Utility Customer Services Supervisor, John Odenweller, is on the pod this week talking about Utility Customer Services, setting up accounts and services, and paying your bills.
For more information about Utility Customer Services and how you can create an account, check out www,AmesUtilities.com.
Get more information about Ames at www.CityofAmes.org.
Ames in Focus is a City of Ames podcast.
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Public Works Operation Manager, Justin Clausen, is on the pod this week talking about snow and how the City runs it's streets operations in the winter. Do you live on a Snow Route? Justin lets you know how you can find out!
For more information about the Snow Ordinance, Snow Routes, and our cool snow plow tracker, check out www.CityofAmes.org/Snow.
Get more information about Ames at www.CityofAmes.org.
Ames in Focus is a City of Ames podcast.
Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
On the inaugural episode of Ames in Focus, Mayor John Haila joins us to look back at his seven years as Ames Mayor, the successes of 2024, and the Ames City Council priorities for 2025.
Get more information about Ames at www.CityofAmes.org
If you would like to learn more about or apply to be considered for an Ames Board or Commission, go to www.CityofAmes.org/BoardsandCommissions
Ames in Focus is a City of Ames podcast.
Friday Jan 03, 2025
Friday Jan 03, 2025
Ames in Focus is a new podcast from the City of Ames, Iowa. Each episode will focus on the people, places, and programs that make Ames special. Make sure to like or subscribe to get episodes each week with members of the City of Ames discussing initiatives, programs, and events.
Get more information about things happening in Ames at www.CityofAmes.org
Ames in Focus is a City of Ames podcast.