{"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":"2026-07-28T22:21:29.231164+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-of-ames-podcasts-7161270"},"episode":{"title":"Ames in Focus: The Biggest Block Party in Ames with Nate Rivera","slug":"ames-in-focus-the-biggest-block-party-in-ames-with-nate-rivera","published_at":"2026-07-28T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-of-ames-podcasts-7161270/ames-in-focus-the-biggest-block-party-in-ames-with-nate-rivera","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-of-ames-podcasts-7161270","url":"https://amesinfocus.podbean.com/e/ames-in-focus-the-biggest-block-party-in-ames-with-nate-rivera/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/gbw9gq3gwjq69fsj/7-28-2026_-_Ames_in_Focus_-_National_Night_Out_Nate_Rivera_12m47s_as0ef.mp3","summary":"National Night Out is back, bringing neighbors, first responders, local organizations, and families together for one of Ames' favorite community events. In this episode of Ames in Focus, Bill Gebhart sits down with Community Resource Officer Nate Rivera of the Ames Police Department to discuss this year's National Night Out and why it has become such an important tradition. They talk about the event's mission of building stronger relationships between residents and public safety, what visitors can expect, and how a simple evening of fun helps create a safer, more connected community. Whether you've attended every year or are thinking about going for the first time, this episode will give you a preview of the activities, organizations, and experiences waiting for you. In this episode: • The purpose and history of National Night Out• How the event strengthens relationships between the community and public safety• Family-friendly activities, demonstrations, games, emergency vehicles, and more• Community organizations and resources available during the event• Why building connections today helps create a safer community tomorrow• Nate Rivera takes on the Ames in Focus Lightning Round National Night Out takes place Tuesday, August 4, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Ames Middle School. The event is free, family-friendly, and open to everyone. For more information, visit www.CityofAmes.org and follow the Ames Police Department on social media.","meta_description":"National Night Out is back, bringing neighbors, first responders, local organizations, and families together for one of Ames' favorite community events. I…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":767,"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-the-biggest-block-party-in-ames-with-nate-rivera/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-the-biggest-block-party-in-ames-with-nate-rivera.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}