Ames is discussing a public camping ban tonight. What do other Iowa communities have in place?
The Ames council has reviewed ordinances from other central Iowa cities with similar bans − including Des Moines, Waukee and Ankeny − to help them decide what ordinance best fits Ames. Here's what those ordinances look like:
Ames City Council starts conversation on citywide public camping ban
AMES, Iowa — The City of Ames is working on an ordinance to ban camping and sleeping on public property. It follows in the footsteps of similar ordinances adopted by Des Moines, Ankeny and Waukee. The ordinance was discussed at Tuesday night’s Ames City Council meeting, but no action was taken because the policy is still in development.
Ames City Council considering ban on public camping
An Ames City Council agenda item for Tuesday night has people talking. It is a discussion item on a proposed ordinance prohibiting public camping. Dale and Treva Petersen are siblings and longtime residents. They expressed their strong opinions on a proposed ordinance that the City Council will discuss.
Ames City Council opens discussion on public camping and homelessness ban
The Ames City Council debated homelessness policies, infrastructure projects and rezoning, opting to wait for consultant recommendations while residents raised concerns about enforcement, public spaces and city development plans.
Two arrested in Missouri for murder in connection to fatal Jan. 18 Ames shooting
The arrests come after Ames police officers were dispatched to an apartment in the 200 block of South 5th Street in Ames on Jan. 18, finding 25-year-old Parker L. Stoneburner of Boone with a gunshot ...
What’s next for the revitalization of downtown Ames?
The Ames Mainstreet organization has presented a vision for downtown Ames to improve the area as one of the city’s ...
Student of Frank Lloyd Wright built this home on 20 acres, on the market for $750K in Iowa
Hidden on 20 acres in northwestern Ames, nature lovers can purchase a retro-home surrounded by a pond and wooded trails.
Police arrest two in Missouri on murder charges for alleged fatal shooting of Boone man in Ames
The U.S. Marshals Service on Monday arrested two people in Missouri on murder charges connected to a fatal shooting of a ...
Two more suspects charged with murder following Ames shooting
In early February, 19-year-old Destiny Skurdal, of Ames, was charged with first-degree murder. She had previously been charged with first-degree robbery in connection to the incident. Court records ...
USDA worker in Ames, her job cut, says she was aiding scientists in bird flu battle
Also caught up in the job cuts was Ron Gregory. He worked for a USDA plant protection and quarantine office in Wyoming, but ...
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Local Italian restaurant announces permanent closing of Ames location
There's still time to have a last taste of cheesy house-made lasagna, soft and fluffy dinner rolls and other Italian dishes.
Crooks with 29 as Iowa State women handle UCF
Audi Crooks scored 29 and Addy Brown added 20 as the Iowa State women reached the 20-win mark with a 98-73 victory over UCF ...