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Ames in Focus: From Parchment to Progress with Megan Klein-Hewett and Anessa Olson
Season 2 Episode 106
America turns 250 in 2026, and the Ames Public Library is inviting the community to start reflecting now. In this episode of Ames in Focus, Bill sits…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
From Agenda to Action: What Happened at the Ames City Council Feb. 10 Meeting
Season 2 Episode 105
In this episode of From Agenda to Action, Communications and Outreach Manager Susan Gwiasda sits down with Ames Mayor John Haila to discuss key actio…
2 months ago
Ames in Focus: So You Want to Be a Firefighter? with Karen Tapper
Season 2 Episode 104
Thinking about a career in fire service? Recruitment for the Ames Fire Department is now open, and Deputy Chief Karen Tapper returns to Ames in Focus…
2 months ago
From Agenda to Action: Preview of the Ames City Council Meeting for Tuesday, Feb. 10
Season 2 Episode 103
In this episode of From Agenda to Action, host Bill Gebhart sits down with Ames Mayor John Haila to preview key items scheduled for discussion at the…
2 months, 1 week ago
Ames in Focus: Behind the Budget with Corey Goodenow and Nancy Masteller
Season 2 Episode 102
Budget season is officially underway in Ames, and while spreadsheets and line items might not sound thrilling, they’re the foundation for how our Cit…
2 months, 1 week ago
Ames in Focus: Staying Warm, Staying Informed with John Odenweller
Season 2 Episode 101
As winter tightens its grip, many Ames residents are feeling the strain, especially when utility bills start to spike. In this episode, Bill Gebhart …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Ames in Focus: Preparing for Digital Accessibility with Casandra Eames
Season 2 Episode 100
In this episode, we dig into important changes on the horizon that will shape how cities across the U.S. serve their residents online. Starting in Ap…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Ames in Focus: A Legacy of Community with Vanessa Baker-Latimer
Season 2 Episode 99
In this special episode of Ames in Focus, we celebrate a cornerstone of our community calendar: the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration. Now in it…
3 months ago
Ames in Focus: Mayor John Haila Returns
Season 2 Episode 98
In this New Year’s episode of Ames in Focus, host Bill Gebhart welcomes back Mayor John Haila, who begins his third term leading the City of Ames. Ma…
3 months, 1 week ago
Ames in Focus: Power Moves with Nolan Sagan and DiMaucia Phanfil
Season 1 Episode 97
In the final episode of Season One, we focus on how to reduce energy use, save money on your utility bills, and make your home more comfortable. Nola…
3 months, 2 weeks ago