Dan DeGeest’s Council Review, September 17, 2017: Rental Occupancy Law Change
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Hello friends,
The summer is winding down and with it looks like we also say goodbye to reasonably short...
Bronwyn’s Council Preview, September 12, 2017: Rental Occupancy Law Change
The Ames City Council meeting starts at 6 p.m. The agenda includes:
Item 22: Motion directing staff regarding regulating occupancy in rental units
If you've...
Progressive Causes, Money Dominate Ames School Board Election
Update, 9/12: According to initial results (PDF), with a turnout of just over 8.5 percent, challengers Monic Behnken, Jamet Colton, and Gina Perez have...
Neo-Nazi Propaganda Hits Ames Again, This Time on School Board Candidate’s Yard Sign
On Sunday, white supremacist propaganda similar to that found multiple times last fall on Iowa State University's campus was found on a yard sign...
Dan DeGeest’s Council Review, August 13, 2017: Complete Streets Plan
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Hello friends,
I hope everyone is enjoying the dog days of summer and getting ready for the return of...
Bronwyn’s Council Preview, August 8, 2017: Complete Streets Plan
The Ames City Council meeting starts at 6 p.m. The agenda includes:
Item 27: Resolution awarding contract to RDG Planning & Design of Des Moines...
Document: Koch Foundation Proposal for Iowa State Midwest Markets Research
Late last month, the Informer reached out to Peter Orazem, an Ames City Council member and Iowa State University economics professor, about a report...
Iowa State Econ Department Working to Finalize Koch Deal for Market Research Program
Iowa State University’s economics department is working to finalize a multimillion-dollar funding agreement with the Charles Koch Foundation and another donor to expand a...
Dan DeGeest’s Council Review, June 16, 2017: Old Middle School Housing Proposal
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Hi Friends,
I love Ames in the summer. The town seem a little sleepier, things move a little slower,...
Bronwyn’s Council Preview, June 13, 2017: Old Middle School Housing Proposal
The Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization transportation policy committee meeting starts at 6 p.m. Tuesday, to be followed by the meeting of the Ames...
