Melissa Mundt, assistant city manager for the city of Ames has accepted a position as assistant county administrator with the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kan.

Mundt will be departing her position at the city of Ames on Friday, March 20.

“This was a very difficult decision for me because I consider Ames my home and enjoy my work here,” Mundt said. “However, this position will provide so many opportunities to explore new challenges, engage in collaboration and seek creative and innovative solutions — all skills I’ve honed while working for the City of Ames.”

Mundt was formerly the community development director, assistant city administrator and interim city administrator for the City of Gardner in Kansas, a city of nearly 20,000 people.

“Melissa’s commitment and dedication to serving the residents of Ames will be missed,” said City Manager Steve Schainker. “Her work throughout the Ames 150 celebration, as well as the many other projects she facilitated in her time here, highlighted her desire to work hard and continually improve the quality of life for the citizens of Ames.”