{"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":"From Agenda to Action: Preview of the July 28 Ames City Council Meeting","slug":"from-agenda-to-action-preview-of-the-july-28-ames-city-council-meeting","published_at":"2026-07-24T22:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-of-ames-podcasts-7161270/from-agenda-to-action-preview-of-the-july-28-ames-city-council-meeting","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-july-28-ames-city-council-meeting/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/rps9ur3ic7tcdr6t/2026-7-28_Before_6m41s_8nauz.mp3","summary":"In this episode of From Agenda to Action, host Bill Gebhart is joined by Assistant City Manager Pa Vang Goldbeck to preview key items scheduled for discussion at the upcoming Ames City Council meeting. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, July 28, beginning with the Ames Conference Board meeting at 5:30 p.m., followed by the Ames City Council meeting at 6 p.m. in the Ames City Hall Council Chambers, located at 515 Clark Ave. This episode highlights several agenda items that may be of interest to residents and the community. While it does not cover every topic, it offers a closer look at a few of the discussions Council will be considering and what they could mean for Ames. Think of it as your meeting preview, without having to read through hundreds of pages of agenda materials. From Agenda to Action is designed to give listeners a clearer understanding of what is on the agenda, what decisions Council will be asked to make, and how those decisions may impact daily life in Ames. In this episode, we discuss: • A presentation on the Child Care Feasibility Study, including local data and a roadmap for strengthening child care options in Ames• Proposed direction to staff regarding data center research and a timeline for the current pause on new data center development• Contracts for major equipment at the Ames Municipal Energy Center, following discussion during the July 21 City Council Workshop• Planned improvements to the intersection of 13th Street and Grand Avenue to enhance safety and traffic operations Regular Ames City Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, and all meetings are open to the public. 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@Cityof…","meta_description":"In this episode of From Agenda to Action, host Bill Gebhart is joined by Assistant City Manager Pa Vang Goldbeck to preview key items scheduled for discus…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":401,"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-july-28-ames-city-council-meeting/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-july-28-ames-city-council-meeting.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}