The city of Ames premiered a new website that showcases more features for users.

The website has been completely redesigned, but still resides at the same address, www.cityofames.org. 

Along with improved functionality, the site also has a new calendar, news section and quick link buttons.

One link is especially for students and features information about anything people need to know for their first years living in Ames, including utilities service information, animal shelter and control numbers and a parks and recreation guide.

Additionally, the students tab has a link to Ames City Council information, including instructions on how to get involved with the community and schedules of upcoming meetings.

 “Our new Web provides easier access to different city departments, facilities, activities, programs and features up-to-date information and news,” said Stan Davis, information technology manager for the city of Ames. “We hope users find the new site more intuitive and helpful as they search for information, learn more about city programs or use our online options.”

The new website provides the same online services as the old one — bill pay, class registration, parking ticket payment and applications for employment.

Additionally, the new website has a Google maps link, online bid link, email notification option and page language translator.

“We are excited to offer this new website to the public. We wanted the look of the new website to be fresh and exciting while keeping the needs of our users in mind,” said Susan Gwiasda, city of Ames public relations officer.

The city of Ames partnered with Vision Internet in the creation of the new site.