{"podcast":{"title":"City of Ames’ Podcasts","slug":"city-of-ames-podcasts-7161270","podcast_index_feed_id":7161270,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/amesinfocus/feed.xml","website_url":"https://amesinfocus.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/20040164/City_of_Ames_Podcasts_1a80wq.jpg","author":"City of Ames, Iowa","episode_count":100,"summary":"The City of Ames Podcast Network is a collection of shows designed to help residents better understand, connect with, and participate in life in Ames. Rather than following a single format, the network brings together a variety of conversations that blend civic information, behind-the-scenes insight, community education, and personality-driven storytelling. Each podcast takes a more approachable, conversational tone, going beyond basic announcements to explore why topics matter, who is involved, and how they impact everyday life in the community. Get more information about things happening in Ames at www.CityofAmes.org","last_synced_at":"2026-06-10T00:18:30.545441+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-of-ames-podcasts-7161270"},"episode":{"title":"Ames in Focus: Dodging Cones with Mindy Bryngelson","slug":"ames-in-focus-dodging-cones-with-mindy-bryngelson","published_at":"2026-05-26T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-of-ames-podcasts-7161270/ames-in-focus-dodging-cones-with-mindy-bryngelson","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-of-ames-podcasts-7161270","url":"https://amesinfocus.podbean.com/e/ames-in-focus-dodging-cones-with-mindy-bryngelson/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/xf7rhzq7t934ypmt/5-26-2026_-_Ames_in_Focus_-_Mindy_Bryngelson_29m35s_7ynmc.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Ames in Focus, we take a closer look at what construction season means for the community in 2026. Host Bill Gebhart sits down with Municipal Engineer Mindy Bryngelson to unpack the projects, planning, and coordination that keep Ames moving forward, even when the roads get a little crowded. From major infrastructure updates to the reasoning behind summer roadwork, Mindy shares insight into how decisions are made, how projects are prioritized, and what residents can expect in the months ahead. If you have ever wondered why construction seems to pop up all at once, or how to stay ahead of detours, this conversation has you covered. Episode Highlights A big-picture overview of 2026 construction projects in Ames Key corridors and high-impact projects to watch Why construction season ramps up in the summer months How projects are selected, planned, and funded Behind-the-scenes coordination between City teams and contractors Tips for staying informed on closures, detours, and updates A candid conversation about patience and the long-term benefits of the work Stay Connected Visit www.CityofAmes.org or follow us on social media.","meta_description":"In this episode of Ames in Focus, we take a closer look at what construction season means for the community in 2026. Host Bill Gebhart sits down with Muni…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1775,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/city-of-ames-podcasts-7161270/episodes/ames-in-focus-dodging-cones-with-mindy-bryngelson/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-of-ames-podcasts-7161270/ames-in-focus-dodging-cones-with-mindy-bryngelson.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}