The Public Defender's Office specializes in criminal defense work and juvenile matters, and provides high-quality, reasonably priced legal representation to indigent clients.
The Ames Municipal Airport is a small, regional airport serving the Ames area and beyond. Charter services can be contracted here, and the airport allows for private flying. Local flight trainers also conduct classes here, and plane storage is available.
The Marion Finance Department is responsible for processing and paying the bills and invoices for all of the City's various departments. It also records, receipts, deposits and posts all assets that come into the city through all departments.
The City Clerk and the City Clerk's Department issues all permits and licenses of the city including liquor licenses, cigarette permits, solicitor permits and ambulance licenses.
This is the City of Ames Water Park complete with waterslides, a lazy river, kiddie zone, diving boards and pools.
The Public Works Department manages construction and development projects for Iowa City. It comprises six divisions: administration, engineering, streets and traffic Engineering, solid waste, equipment, and wastewater (including landfill and water). These divisions operate in various locations.
The Marion Public Library serves as an information and technology resource for citizens of Marion. The library is a part of the Metro Library Network, and those with library accounts at the Marion Public Library may also check out books from the Hiawatha and Cedar Rapids libraries. The library hosts weekly story times for children and monthly adult book clubs. The library offers meeting spaces for local clubs and groups.
Ankeny City Hall houses the offices of all city administration staff, including the city manager and city clerk. It also is where the Ankeny City Council holds its meetings. City Hall staff members are responsible for maintaining public records, licenses and accounts payable. It also houses the city's public relations staff.
The City of Ames Finance Department handles accounting, cash management, investments, budgeting, utility billing and parking tickets for the city. The department's office is located in City Hall.
