Oskaloosa
Oskaloosa, IA · Municipal
Amest Tribune
Library asks Ames to enforce an overnight camping ban on its property
The Ames Public Library may start enforcing overnight restrictions to curtail littering and vandalism and keep people from camping on the property. The Ames Library Board of Trustees asked the City of Ames to restrict access during specific hours. City parks have similar restrictions. The board recently said, in a letter to the City of Ames, the library has witnessed "dramatic growth in overnight safety and health concerns on the exterior grounds that cannot be managed by library staff alone." The board said "troublesome activities" occur when the library is closed, including people sleeping near the building, alcohol consumption and drug use. The board said those sleeping nearby have startled upon awakening and have allegedly pulled knives on staff members and followed employees. The library is closed from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. More: ISU professor accused of killing wife dies from self-inflicted gunshot The board is concerned about staff safety should a situation escalate, Library Board Secretary Debra Gibson said during the Nov. 10 Ames City Council meeting. The board's letter also noted problems with people stashing or abandoning personal belongings such as shopping carts, bikes, backpacks and sleeping bags near the building, while people have allegedly "abused library
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Adel City Council Hears US 169 Corridor Access Management and Feasibility Study
The Adel City Council met in regular session on Tuesday. The Council heard a presentation from Wade Greiman with Snyder and Associates and Scott Schram with Iowa DOT on US 169 Corridor Access Management and Feasibility Study. Items that were approved included resolutions adopting the 2026 Amended Urban Renewal Plan...
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Council weighs radon rules, approves closed hours for library grounds
The Ames City Council met to discuss potential radon requirements, approve a request to establish closed hours for Ames Public Library grounds and consider zoning changes for a proposed apartment building Tuesday. The council reviewed a staff report prompted by a letter from a tenant who reported elevated radon levels...
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First female Navy F-14 Tomcat fighter pilot to speak in Ames
Before becoming a bestselling author and sought-after leadership speaker, Carey Lohrenz learned to make critical decisions in one of the world's most demanding environments. The Ames Regional Economic Alliance will welcome Lohrenz, a former U.S. Navy fighter pilot, as the keynote speaker for its annual luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Dec. 1 at Cornerstone Church in Ames. More: Vietnam-era Marine helicopter flies again as living memorial Lohrenz was the Navy's first female F-14 Tomcat pilot and flew combat-mission-ready operations from aircraft carriers around the world. Today, she is a Wall Street Journal and USA TODAY bestselling author and leadership expert whose work focuses on decision-making, trust and high performance in complex environments. Registration for the annual luncheon is open to the public. Individual and group tickets are available. Navy veteran offers leadership lessons for local challenges Lohrenz's message aligns closely with the realities facing businesses and communities throughout the region, said Dan Culhane, president and CEO of the Alliance. "I've had the opportunity to hear Carey speak before, and she has an incredible story," Culhane told the Ames Tribune. "Her experiences as a fighter pilot offer powerful lessons in leadership, teamwork and navigating uncertainty. Those lessons translate directly