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Ames City Council approves wetland regulations and zoning flexibility

The Ames City Council voted unanimously on housing development and zoning standards amendments which involved a significant discussion revolving around the conservation subdivision ordinance, particularly its application in the Ada Hayden Watershed area Tuesday. “This is the kind of meeting where, as a council, we’re asked to balance various interests in the community,” Ward 2. ....

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Neighborhood liquor denied again, budget issues discussed at City Council

The Ames City Council brushed up on budget issues with budget season approaching, approved an increase to the Analysis of Social Services Evaluation Team (ASSET) funding and denied Neighborhood Liquor and Smokes, again, for a 12-month liquor license during their meeting Tuesday. Neighborhood Liquor and Smokes A year after its 12-month liquor license renewal application. ....

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Council passes additions for Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center

The Ames City Council unanimously moved to add three additions to the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center. The council moved to: Add multi-purpose rooms and a walking area, which would add roughly $1.5 million to the cost of the project. Add heating to the main entry concrete, which would add $50,000 to the project’s cost.. ....

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Meet Gloria Betcher: Ames City Council candidate

Gloria Betcher, 60, has been serving on the Ames City Council since 2014 and is running for reelection on the council. Betcher currently represents ward 1, the largest ward which covers a majority of the east and south of Ames. Betcher has served three terms while being on the council. Politically, Betcher has also served. ....

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Nevada, Boone and Madrid receive nearly $2 million in tax credits for workforce housing projects

Three projects in Story and Boone Counties have received nearly $2 million in tax credits. Find out what the projects are all about. ....

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