Mel In The Morning

Sara Van Meeteren Ames Building Official talks about winter preparations and needs for permits.

Ames Mayor, John Haila, previews Ames City Council Meeting on October 27th

Ames High vs Jefferson Football 10/23/20

Public Works Director Justin Clausen Talks about snow preparations and what's required by the city snow ordinance.

Story County Auditor Lucy Martin tells us how absentee voting is going plus continued registration and satellite Voting sites.

Mikala an ISU Extension Specialist talks about upcomin programs an 4H registration.

Ames Power Plant Manager Curtis Spence appraises us of upcoming maintenance and the challenges of operating a 24/7 utility.

YSS Ryan Doyle Substance Abuse Coordinator discusses current drug usage and available prevention alternatives.

Ames Deputy Fire Chief discusses seasonal hazards such as carbon monoxide and the fire ban in Story County.

Commander Jason Tuttle informs us of openings on the Ames Police Department plus car thefts and burglaries are up.

Ames Vs Jefferson High Football

Annekah Lindell with the United Way of Story County talks about free training for Mig Welding, Manufacturing, and Healthcare positions through a community grant.

Ames Forester Paul Tauke discusses planting of trees to replace those damaged by the durecho.

Ames Superintendent of Schools Jenny Risener updates us on how the Hy-Brid plan is working and the difficulties that are involved.

Resource Recovery Superintendent Bill Schmitt Gives us the dates for Free leaf and brush disposal days and the Great Pumpkin disposal plans.

David Hicks of YSS in Marshalltown Talks about a pilot program with the police in handling domestic and mental health calls.

Jodi Stumbo of Emergency Residences discusses how they are dealing with increased demand.

Ames High Football vs. Ottumwa 10/9/20

Mark Schneider of the Iowa Arboretum tells us they are finally opening their Main Campus to the public after cleanup from the Durecho Storm in August.