- After 30 years serving North Omaha, the Ames YMCA closes for a major expansion that will modernize its facilities and services.
- Neighbors say the YMCA became more than a gym — a vital space for connection, health, and community support.
- The $30 million project includes a new football stadium for North High and is expected to be complete by summer 2027.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:After three decades of serving North Omaha, the Ames YMCA is closing its doors — but not for good.
Friday marked the final day for the neighborhood staple before it begins a multi-year expansion project that will transform both the facility and the community it serves. Part of that transformation includes a brand-new football stadium for North High School — a first for the school.
Opened in 1995, the Ames YMCA quickly became more than a gym. For neighbors like Denesie Howard, it’s been a place to connect, stay healthy, and build community…