The Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center, which serves Kalona, Riverside and Johnson counties, is 400 acres in size and receives approximately 125,000 tons of trash each year. Yard waste, tires, lead acid batteries, appliances and oil are banned from the landfill, but there are recycling programs for disposal of these items. Garbage disposal rates vary according to residency within Johnson County, weight of garbage and type of garbage. The landfill offers tours designed to inform residents on how to reduce waste.
Des Moines International Airport is a dual civilian/military airport located three miles from central Des Moines. The airport opened in 1933 and the first commercial terminal followed shortly. A new terminal was completed in 1950 and the current structure was constructed in 1970. In 1986, the airport adopted its current name.
Parking at DSM Airport allows options for short and long-term parking, economy lots and shuttles to the terminal make for convenient commutes to and from the airport. Seven airlines serve travelers and Chicago, Denver and Dallas are the airports most popular destinations. There 19 destinations with non-stop service. The main airlines serving DSM are Delta Air Lines and American Eagle.
Dining options at Des Moines Airport vary from Pizza Hut Express to Freidrich’s Coffee. There is a range of shopping from newsstands to a Liz Claiborne. Other amenities available to travelers include Wi-Fi, meeting rooms, ATMs and a business center.
Getting to and from DSM International Airport has never been easier with options including regional shuttles, car rentals, taxis, buses, limousines and hotel shuttles. If staying over at Des Moines International Airport there are eight options within a mile of the airport including the Holiday Inn Des Moines, the Magnuson Hotel Airport Des Moines and the Doubletree by Hilton Airport Des Moines.
This is a civic organization. The Ames Animal Shelter puts a focus on the care and treatment of lost animals, as well as the protection of area residents from nuisance animals. Stray animals, mostly dogs and cats, can be adopted here.
The City Manager implements policy decisions made by the City Council and enforces city ordinances. The manager's duties range from appointment and supervision of directors of the city's operating departments to supervision of the conduct of city employees to preparation and presentation of a proposed annual city budget.
The Water Meter Division is part of the City of Ames Water and Pollution Control Department. The division maintains more than 16,000 existing meters and installs new ones. Call the number listed or visit the City of Ames website for more information on the services offered.
