Ames in Focus
Ames in Focus
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The City of Ames podcast that brings you closer to the people and programs that make our community thrive.
Get more information about things happening in Ames at www.CityofAmes.org
Ames in Focus is a City of Ames podcast.
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The podcast covers various local themes such as community services, city management, and animal welfare, with episodes like 'Furry Friends and Forever Homes' discussing pet adoption and 'City Budget: It's A Numbers Game' explaining the budgeting process for residents.

City of Ames’ podcasts that bring you closer to the people, programs, and events that make Ames a great place to live. Just follow City of Ames’ Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts and you will get two great podcasts in a single feed!
Get more information about things happening in Ames at www.CityofAmes.org
In this episode of Up Close, host Casandra Eames sits down with Dylan Kline, a builder in more ways than one. After arriving in Ames for a construction job, Dylan found himself laying deeper foundations as a leader, a volunteer, and a father.
Dylan shares how his role with the Ames Alliance allows him to help shape the city’s future, while his evenings are filled with family life, youth sports, and the everyday rhythm of home. He and Casandra talk about what makes Ames feel alive, from community partnerships to promising developments on the horizon.
With a foot in both the practical and the visionary, Dylan offers a grounded yet hopeful view of what it means to belong to a growing, dynamic city.
If you’d like to be featured on Up Close, contact Casandra Eames in the City Manager’s Office or email her at [email protected].
The views and opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and do not reflect the views of the City of Ames or its employees.

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