The residence of some of the influential people of this church live it what is known around Ames as "The Compound", which is just on the southern outskirts of Ames on the west side of Hwy 69.
Aquatic center in Ames,
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The residence of some of the influential people of this church live it what is known around Ames as "The Compound", which is just on the southern outskirts of Ames on the west side of Hwy 69.
Every five years they get something big done. New middle school, new outdoor aquatics center, new library, new high school. Each of those four were needed and are eye appealing assets. Kind of in line with the notion of "smart growth".
Another prime example of well done development is all the growth south of airport road.
Too much of the voting base is on fixed incomes and scared of property tax increases... Among other things
Healthy Life Center bond rejected in close vote
A bond referendum funding the Healthy Life Center in Ames was rejected in a narrow 51.5-48.5 percent margin by voters Tuesday.
If I'm not mistaken, one family last name makes up at least half of the compound
No, that was a huge recreation center that was voted down, not just an indoor pool.Healthy Life Center bond rejected in close vote
A bond referendum funding the Healthy Life Center in Ames was rejected in a narrow 51.5-48.5 percent margin by voters Tuesday.www.iowastatedaily.com
This will pass overwhelmingly.
" The Healthy Life Center was set to feature an indoor aquatic center — the most expensive part of the facility — at a cost of $19 million and creating an estimated 90 percent of the estimated annual deficit in maintenance costs. "
I hope the new one does pass. I love to see my hometown moving forward
The problem a lot of people (wouldn't be me) is that they would also have to pay a monthly usage after the bond.
And its not one now?
I'm not saying i was pro mall all the way but it was just an example of the thinking of some of the Ames folk.
Yes, a stand alone indoor pool will pass with a huge majority. The fact that an aquatic center was part of the rec center proposal was the only reason that vote was even that close.
Wasn't Bucky going to pay for all of that new mall anyway?And its not one now?
I'm not saying i was pro mall all the way but it was just an example of the thinking of some of the Ames folk.
Why can't we just say the name instead of being cryptic? Will they have their cult off us?
This area?
One wasteland is better than two or worse yet one and a partial never completed due to bankruptcyAnd its not one now?
I'm not saying i was pro mall all the way but it was just an example of the thinking of some of the Ames folk.
Based on the clues, I think people are referring to New Life Church, which is north of the golf facility, on the southern outskirts of Ames, and on the west side of 69.