Ames in Focus: Ioway Creek is...Moving? with Liz Calhoun

In this episode of Ames in Focus, host Bill Gebhart sits down with Liz Calhoun, Stormwater Resource Analyst for the City of Ames, to explore the vital work underway at Ioway Creek in Brookside Park. Liz shares insights into the ambitious restoration project that addresses erosion, improves water quality, and enhances public access to one of Ames’ most beloved natural spaces.

Highlights Include:

• What led to the Ioway Creek restoration and why it's needed

• Key project goals: slope stabilization, streambank protection, native planting, and habitat improvement

• How construction is phased and what features are being added

• Impacts to park access during construction

• Ways the Ames community can stay informed and get involved

Project Timeline: Construction begins June 2025 and runs through December 2025, with continued plant establishment into the following year.

Stay Connected: Visit CityofAmes.org and search “Ioway Creek at Brookside” for project updates and engagement opportunities.

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