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...
Bronwyn’s Council Preview, August 15, 2017: Land Use Policy Plan Workshop
The Ames City Council meeting starts at 6 p.m. The agenda includes:
Item 2: Resolution setting Aug. 22 as the date of public hearing...
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...
Bronwyn’s Council Preview, July 25, 2017: Campustown Pedestrian Study
I'm aiming to be back in town from RAGBRAI just in time for Tuesday's council meeting. On a related note, my RAGBRAI vacation also...
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...
Bronwyn’s Council Preview, July 11, 2017: State Avenue Affordable Housing
The Ames City Council meeting starts at 6 p.m. The agenda includes:
Item 26: Staff report on 321 State Ave. (old middle school affordable housing)
At...
Dan DeGeest’s Council Review, June 16, 2017: Old Middle School Housing Proposal
Annotating the Council Preview in highlighted text
Hi Friends,
I love Ames in the summer. The town seem a little sleepier, things move a little slower,...
