City of Ames’ Podcasts

Ames in Focus: Understanding Your Property Taxes with Corey Goodenow

Director of Finance, Corey Goodenow, is on the pod today. Corey walks us through a tax assessment letter being sent out by Story County on March 15 and the new property tax calculator on the City of Ames website.
Get more information about the City of Ames, the City's budget, and the new property tax calculator at www.CityofAmes.org.
Ames in Focus is a City of Ames podcast. 

Up Close: Latifah Faisal

This is the first episode of Up Close! On this podcast, we will have conversations with our neighbors about life in the context of what it means to be in Ames, Iowa. On this episode, one of the Story County Board of Supervisors, Latifah Faisal, shares about her experiences being born in Ames, living in another country, and coming back to Ames. It's all sprinkled with talk of cooking, work/life balance, and music.
The views and opinions shared by those interviews are their own and, in no way, reflect the views or stance of the City of Ames municipal government or it's employees.
Up Close is a City of Ames podcast.

Ames in Focus: Nutrient Reduction Project with Tyler Ver Meer

Water Pollution Control Facility Superintendent Tyler VerMeer and Environmental Engineer Daria Dilparic are on the pod today. This duo gives us an insight to Ames Water & Pollution Control Department's Nutrient Reduction Project. This multi-year project will facilitate the WPC's high rating of excellence in compliance while also helping to reduce specific nutrients that flow into our waterways.
Get more information about the City of Ames and the Nutrient Reduction Project at www.CityofAmes.org.
Ames in Focus is a City of Ames podcast. 

Up Close: Teaser

A new podcast from the City of Ames. Up Close features stories from Ames' residents and works to build connections between guests and listeners.
The views and opinions shared by those interviews are their own and, in no way, reflect the views or stance of the City of Ames municipal government or it's employees.

Ames in Focus: Sustainable Ames with Nolan Sagan

Sustainability Coordinator, Nolan Sagan is on the pod today. Nolan gives us a high level overview of the City's Climate Action Plan, two new grant programs, and some practical ways that everyone can contribute to sustainability.
Get more information about the City of Ames' sustainability initiatives and the Climate Action Plan at www.CityofAmes.org/Sustainability.
Ames in Focus is a City of Ames podcast. 

Ames in Focus: Branching Out: Winter Tree Care with Gabriele Edwards

City Forester, Gabriele Edwards, is on the pod this week talking about trees. She gives us details on how the City of Ames cares for trees in the winter months and also gives YOU some ideas on how you can care for your trees.
Get more information about Ames at www.CityofAmes.org.
Ames in Focus is a City of Ames podcast.

Ames in Focus: Making a Splash in Ames Aquatics with LeAnn Hawk

Aquatics Manager, LeAnn Hawk, is on the pod this week talking about everything aquatic at Ames Parks and Recreation. Furman Aquatic Center, lifeguard hiring, and swim lessons, let's take a dip in what Ames Aquatics offers.
For more information about the Ames Parks and Recreation, check out www.AmesParkRec.org.
Get more information about Ames at www.CityofAmes.org.
Ames in Focus is a City of Ames podcast.

Ames in Focus: Furry Friends and Forever Homes with Ron Edwards

Animal Control Supervisor, Ron Edwards, is on the pod this week talking about the Ames Animal Shelter, adopting a pet, ways to give back to the animals, and gives us an update on Good Boy.
For more information about the Ames Animal Shelter, check out www.AmesAnimalShelter.org.
Get more information about Ames at www.CityofAmes.org.
Ames in Focus is a City of Ames podcast.