Construction continues at the site of the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center on Lincoln Way Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. A new facility for the Ames Animal Shelter was presented to the council last year. It was given the highest priority and has since been incorporated into the city's five-year plan.

The Ames Police Department has released the name of the man who died after being shot over the weekend. At around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday officers with the Ames Police Department responded to an apartment in the 200 block of South 5th Street.

Authorities responded to an apartment in the 200 block of South 5th Street where 25-year-old Parker L. Stoneburner of Boone was found with a gunshot wound.

On Saturday night, officers and a medical team found the man in his apartment with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at a hospital.

Hidden on 20 acres in northwestern Ames, nature lovers can purchase a retro-home surrounded by a pond and wooded trails.

At Muggli's house, Good Boy is demonstrating all of his skills, including sit, stay, shake and more, for treats. Muggli says she is getting to know the dog by seeing how he responds to different commands, people, situations and even names. So far, she's discovered he answers to Dude and Buddy as well as 'Good Boy.'

Ames police identified the man on Tuesday as Parker L. Stoneburner, 25, of Boone. They say no arrests have been made, "however tips received continue to be reviewed by investigators."

Ames police are investigating a homicide after a man was fatally shot Thursday evening on South 5th Street. Officers arrived at the scene around 6:30 p.m. after reports of an emergency and found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound.

Local leaders across the Ames community will gather Friday for the 2025 State of the Ames Community address. The meeting will feature a panel discussion with prominent figures representing education,

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