All Episodes

September 23, 2025 36 mins

In this episode of Ames in Focus, host Bill Gebhart sits down with Ames Fire Chief Rich Higgins to talk about the future of Fire Station 2. The discussion covers why relocation is needed, the benefits of the proposed State Avenue site, and the partnership with Iowa State University that helps make the project possible.

Chief Higgins explains how the relocation will improve emergency response times, expand service coverage, and create a modern facility that meets the needs of a growing community. The conversation also highlights what will happen with the current Campustown station and outlines the steps residents can expect as the project moves forward.

This project will appear as a bond referendum on the November 4 ballot. Residents are encouraged to learn more so they have the information they need when they go to the polls.

For additional details about the Fire Station 2 relocation project, visit CityofAmes.org/FireStation.

Be sure to subscribe to Ames in Focus wherever you get your podcasts. Leave us a review and share the episode with a friend to help spread the word.

Mark as Played

Advertise With Us

Popular Podcasts

Stuff You Should Know
Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang

Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang

Ding dong! Join your culture consultants, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, on an unforgettable journey into the beating heart of CULTURE. Alongside sizzling special guests, they GET INTO the hottest pop-culture moments of the day and the formative cultural experiences that turned them into Culturistas. Produced by the Big Money Players Network and iHeartRadio.

Dateline NBC

Dateline NBC

Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.