{"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":"From Agenda to Action: Preview of the Ames City Council Meeting for Tuesday, April 14","slug":"from-agenda-to-action-preview-of-the-ames-city-council-meeting-for-tuesday-april-14","published_at":"2026-04-10T22:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-of-ames-podcasts-7161270/from-agenda-to-action-preview-of-the-ames-city-council-meeting-for-tuesday-april-14","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-of-ames-podcasts-7161270","url":"https://amesinfocus.podbean.com/e/from-agenda-to-action-preview-of-the-ames-city-council-meeting-for-tuesday-april-14/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/hfi6cu4hacahesnp/2026-4-14_Before_15m56s_b1emi.mp3","summary":"In this episode of From Agenda to Action, host Bill Gebhart sits down with Mayor John Haila to preview key items scheduled for discussion at the upcoming Ames City Council meeting. The Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 14, beginning at 6 p.m. in the Ames City Hall Council Chambers, located at 515 Clark Ave. A meeting of the Ames Conference Board will be held earlier that evening at 5:30 p.m. in the same location. This agenda includes a number of items for Council consideration, and while this episode does not cover every topic, it highlights several discussions that may be of particular interest to residents and the community. This podcast is designed to help listeners better understand what is on the agenda, what decisions Council will be asked to consider, and how those discussions may impact Ames. In this episode, we discuss: Key highlights from the April 14 City Council agenda Proclamations The Planning department's workplan presentation Temporary changes to the nuisance and towing ordinances Regular Ames City Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, and all meetings are open to the public. Have a question or topic you would like covered? Are there agenda items or City Council topics you would like us to discuss in a future episode? Send us an email at eric.gebhart@CityofAmes.org. Watch City Council meetings live or on demand on the City's YouTube page View agendas and meeting materials at www.CityofAmes.org/CityCouncil Important note City Council agendas may change up to 24 hours before the meeting time. This podcast reflects the agenda as it exists at the time of recording. From Agenda to Action is part of the City of Ames Podcasts network, offering residents a clear and approachable way to stay informed about loca…","meta_description":"In this episode of From Agenda to Action, host Bill Gebhart sits down with Mayor John Haila to preview key items scheduled for discussion at the upcoming…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":956,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/city-of-ames-podcasts-7161270/episodes/from-agenda-to-action-preview-of-the-ames-city-council-meeting-for-tuesday-april-14/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/from-agenda-to-action-preview-of-the-ames-city-council-meeting-for-tuesday-april-14.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}