Ames experienced a 32.3% increase in 2023 in mental health calls for service to the communications center and the follow-up to these calls, according to the city. The 3,600 calls in 2023 include communication with family members, providers, clerk of court, attorneys and other resources. This communication is usually done by the Ames Mental Health.
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..
The Ames City Council is set to address plans regarding the construction of the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center. The council has three alternatives they can choose to apply to the motion, including: Adding multi-purpose rooms and a walking area, which would add roughly $1.5 million to the cost of the project. Adding heating to.
In an effort to allow further public input, the Ames City Council unanimously approved a motion that extended the hearing on the initial approval of the property maintenance code to their next regular meeting on Aug. 8. Prior to any public comment Tuesday, At-Large Rep. Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen had five motions amending the ordinance unanimously approved.