{"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: What Happened at the July 14 Ames City Council Meeting","slug":"from-agenda-to-action-what-happened-at-the-july-14-ames-city-council-meeting","published_at":"2026-07-17T22:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-of-ames-podcasts-7161270/from-agenda-to-action-what-happened-at-the-july-14-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-what-happened-at-the-july-14-ames-city-council-meeting/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/h7bjkh2c4ek5wzpq/2026-7-14_After_10m21s_ag2ds.mp3","summary":"In this episode of From Agenda to Action, Communications and Outreach Manager Susan Gwiasda sits down with Mayor John Haila to recap key discussions and decisions from the Tuesday, July 14 Ames City Council meeting. Their conversation focuses on two significant topics from the meeting. First, they discuss the City Council's actions regarding proposed policies for future development in Ames and what those decisions mean moving forward. They also review the approval of staining the exterior facade of the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center, explaining why the work is needed and how it will help preserve the facility. From Agenda to Action is designed to give residents a clearer understanding of how City Council discussions translate into real-world impacts across Ames. Regular Ames City Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, and all meetings are open to the public. Get involved: • Watch meetings live or on demand on the City's YouTube page• View agendas and meeting materials at www.CityofAmes.org/CityCouncil Have a topic you would like us to cover in a future episode? Email Eric.Gebhart@CityofAmes.org. From Agenda to Action is part of the City of Ames Podcasts network, offering residents a clear and approachable way to stay informed about local government and community decisions.","meta_description":"In this episode of From Agenda to Action, Communications and Outreach Manager Susan Gwiasda sits down with Mayor John Haila to recap key discussions and d…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":621,"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-what-happened-at-the-july-14-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-what-happened-at-the-july-14-ames-city-council-meeting.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}