06-17-2020 Story County SUN

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Representatives from each of the organizations that received a 2019 grant from the Story County Community Foundation gathered at Reiman Gardens to celebrate the recipients and uplift the nonprofit community serving Story County. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Story County Community Foundation 2020 Letter of Intent Announcement The grant application deadline for the Story County Community Foundation’s Major Grant is at 5 p.m. on Friday, July 31.

Qualified applicants that are interested in applying for a major grant must submit a letter of intent. Applications for the Major Grant are by invitation only.

Grants may be awarded in the following areas: arts and culture, community affairs and development, education, environmental education and protection, health, historical preservation, human services and youth programs.

A completed letter of intent must be submitted electronically by 5 p.m. on Friday, July 31, to be considered for review.

The application information is online at www.storycountyfoundation.org. Grants are awarded annually

in November.

Eligible applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization; a governmental body (school, city, county) or a charitable project with a qualified fi scal sponsor.

For more specific questions on eligibility, please contact Sunni Kamp, executive director, at skamp@ storycountyfoundation.org.

Past recipients of this grant include: 2019 - City of Zearing Fire Department: Emergency Fire Department Building Retrofit 2018 - The Salvation Army: Van for retail donation program City of McCallsburg: Park shelter addition 2017 - Inclusive Playground & Miracle Field: Rhapsody music line 2016 - Cambridge Volunteer Fire Department: fi re station addition

2015 - Story County Conservation: Discovery Nature Playscape at McFarland Park 2014 - Story County Fair Association: window replacement for the Community Building renovation 2013 - Primary Health Care: remodel space for Story County Community Health Center 2012 - Heartland Senior Services: kitchen remodel 2011 - NAMI – Central Iowa: initial operating funds for mental health wellness center 2010 - Mid-Iowa Community Action: moving cost for Story County Dental Clinic For more information, contact the Story County Community Foundation at (515) 232-9200 or visit www.storycountyfoundation.org.

The organization is now accepting online donations.

Story Medical Clinic offers free sports physicals to area school-aged athletes With the aim of ensuring the state’s junior high and high schoolers are healthy enough to hit the field (or court, pool, course, etc.), the state requires sports physicals to be completed before athletes are cleared for competition on schoolaffi liated teams.

Story Medical Clinic in Nevada will offer free sports physicals from 2 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, and

Tuesday, Aug. 4. The free sports physicals are open to all area school-aged athletes including those at schools in Story, Marshall, Hardin and Polk counties.

Precautions are being taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. All student athletes will be required to wear a mask throughout. If student athletes don’t have a mask of their own,

they will be provided one upon entering the clinic. Only the student athlete receiving the physical will be allowed to enter the clinic.

No appointment is necessary, and the sports physical form required by the state’s athletic association will need to be completed for each athlete.

Please download and complete the form at www.storymedical.org/

Chad Hart, Iowa State University Department of Agronomy economist, recently spoke to Ame Golden K members during a virtual meeting. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Hart visits Ames Golden K Chad Hart, ISU Department of Agronomy, economist recently spoke to Ames Golden K members who continue to meet virtually at 9 a.m. every Thursday. Highlights include: The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a signifi cant slide in corn and soybean prices nationally and internationally.

Hog and cattle prices and supply have been greatly affected

by Covid with drops up to 50 percent due in part to beef and pork plant shutdowns due to Covid outbreaks. There has been some recovery of late.

Ethanol manufacturers in Iowa have experienced losses of 50 percent to 95 percent due to the pandemic.

The federal government has allocated $16 billion to farmers and ag producers to

make up for some of their losses.

Due to ideal weather conditions, corn and soybean planting has been completed considerably ahead of schedule.

Indicators show that 2020 corn and soybean crop yields could be the largest ever.

For more information about Ames Golden K Kiwanis, please visit www. amesgoldenk.org.

Nominations taken for Philanthropy Day Awards Nominations are being sought for the 16th annual Philanthropy Day Awards presented by the Story County Alliance for Philanthropy. The awards recognize individuals, families, groups and businesses throughout Story County who have exhibited outstanding financial or leadership support for any charitable cause.

With the occurrence of the coronavirus in 2020, there are many examples of organizations and individuals who have contributed greatly this year.

Award categories include: Individual/ Family Philanthropist, Business/Corporate/ Foundation Philanthropist, Individual Volunteer Fundraiser, Group Volunteer Fundraiser and Youth Volunteer Fundraiser. Jean Kresse, president and CEO of the United Way of Story County, commented that, “We are

so proud of the giving spirit of our community and appreciate the opportunity to say thank you for helping to make things even better in our community.”

Any individual, group, business, corporation or foundation within Story County may be considered.

The first step in the nomination process is to submit a short intent to nominate form, due by June 26, 2020.

The form can be found online at www. storycountyphilanthropy.org or submitted in person at the United Way of Story County office located at 315 Clark Ave., in Ames.

Full nomination forms, which can also be found on the website or at the United Way office, are due July 31, 2020.

Philanthropy Day is supported by many organizations and individuals who give

Editor’s Note: With how rapidly everything is changing related to COVID-19, please visit the Ames Tribune website, www.amestrib.com, for more information as it becomes available. Follow the Ames Tribune on Facebook as well.

Community calendar suspended: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended that no gatherings with 50 people or more take place for the next eight weeks to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. Due to this, and the constantly-changing environment surrounding COVID-19 throughout the county and state, the Ames Tribune will suspend its community calendar until further notice. Thank you for your understanding.

their time and talent as members of the Story County Alliance for Philanthropy. The members of the alliance recognize the importance of Philanthropy and volunteer year-round to celebrate and support Philanthropy in Story County.

The following individuals, groups, and businesses were recognized in 2019: Re/Max, Story City Friends Endowment, Ruth Harris, Sheila Lundt and Roland-Story Community School District – Student Organizations.

Award winners will be honored at the 2020 Philanthropy Day celebration on Nov. 19, 2020, at the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center in Ames.

For more information, visit www.storycountyphilanthropy.org or call the United Way of Story County office at (515) 268-5142.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES C E N T R A L I OWA R S V P

VOLU N TEER CEN TER OF STORY COU N T Y

Connecting people to purpose

The Volunteer Center of Story County connects people of all ages with volunteer opportunities, promotes volunteering and recognizes volunteers. For additional information, to volunteer, or to list volunteer needs, visit www.vcstory.org, call (515) 268-5323, email director@ vcstory.org or visit from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

RSVP offers adult volunteers aged 55+ quality opportunities to share their skills, interests and life experiences in response to a wide variety of community needs. Serving Story County since 1973 and Marshall County since 2003, RSVP recruits volunteers from all economic, educational and social backgrounds.

Habitat for Humanity The store in Ames has reopened and they are looking for volunteers to help Tuesday-Saturday between the hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Any amount of time put in would be appreciated. Please call (515) 292-8890 for more.

Adopt-a-Flower-Garden RSVP is looking for two to three volunteers who would like to plant and maintain a flower garden as part of the Adopt-aFlower-Garden program. Mulching and planting will take place in mid to late May and volunteers are encouraged to weed and maintain the garden throughout the summer. For more, call (515) 292-8890.

Fraud Fighters One in three Americans ages 65 and older are scammed, losing $36.5 billion annually to financial exploitation, criminal fraud and caregiver abuse. The Iowa Insurance Division (IID) is requesting help from RSVP in implementing their Fraud Fighters Program.

Volunteers will conduct presentations to educate community members (primarily targeting seniors and retirees) on types of fraud, provide prevention tips to avoid fraud, and provide resourc-

Orientation Contact Central Iowa RSVP at (515) 292-8890 to arrange for an orientation for volunteers.

Information For more information about RSVP, please visit the website, www. rsvpvolunteer.org, like the Facebook page, Central Iowa RSVP, or call (515) 292-8890.

es to assist you if you are a victim of fraud. Training and all presentation materials for volunteer presenters will be provided by IID staff. To learn more, contact RSVP at (515) 292-8890.

Salvation Army Representative Payee VolunteerLooking for volunteers to distribute weekly checks and review receipts and visit with payees to monitor any changes to their status or any other impending issues. Volunteers should be able to communicate well, write legibly and keep accurate records. Training and supervision will be provided as well as the opportunity to attend meetings as scheduled.

Needing two volunteers for one to three hours from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays. Call RSVP at (515) 292-8890 for more information.

ADVOCATE FOR QUALITY LONG-TERM CARE

Office of State Long-Term Care Ombudsman The Volunteer Ombudsman Program is currently accepting new applicants across the State of Iowa at this time. Volunteer Ombudsman are trained, certified volunteers who visit one local long-term care facility to advocate for residents’ rights. This included visiting with residents about their quality of care and quality of life in the facility and seeking to resolve any of their concerns in cooperation with the facility. This unique and rewarding opportunity requires a minimum commitment of three hours per month for one year.

COVID-19 OPPORTUNITIES

Multiple agencies Volunteers are still needed at many local agencies and organizations. There are multiple opportunities for you to volunteer from home for your favorite causes.

Needs are clustered together on the VCSC online referral website. Volunteers who are healthy, not at-risk and are able to volunteer are encouraged to get involved. Organizations seeking volunteers are taking available safety precautions for volunteers, staff and clients. Volunteers are encouraged to do the same. Positions include Pen Pals with Central Iowa RSVP, making homemade face masts for Mary Greeley Medical Center and packing food boxes for the Food Bank of Iowa.

VIRTUAL VOLUNTEERING

Multiple agencies

their upcoming fall events, the American Red Cross is looking for support for its programs and services, including supporting communication between active military members and their families, and maintaining an events calendar with VCSC. BLOOD DONOR

LIfeServe Blood Center Donating blood is one of the easiest ways to give back to your community. Call 1-800-287-4903 to schedule your donation appointment at the donor center or a blood drive near you.

OVERNIGHT VOLUNTEERS

Martha’s House of Hope Volunteers stay at the house from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Duties include ensuring curfew is met and helping in emergencies or when babies arrive. A comfortable bed is provided for volunteers to sleep.

VOLUNTEER CONSERVATOR OR GUARDIAN

Iowa Department of Human Services Volunteers are needed to serve as conservators or guardians for wards of the state, typically individuals with mental illness, mental disabilities, or dementia.

Volunteers use skills with accounting, real estate, taxes, etc. to work with professionals from DHS and other service agencies to handle matters such as paying bills, settling outstanding debts, selling, leasing, mortgaging property, investing funds or fi ling taxes for some one unable to make sound decisions on their own.

Want to serve from home?

Reiman Gardens has several projects you can work on for

For more volunteer opportunities with Central Iowa RSVP and Volunteer Center of Story County, visit www.amestrib.com.

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ACTORS is busy while quarantined The Ames Community Theater has had a lot going on, even though the show cannot go on. There are several building and improvement projects that are intended to make ACTORS a better place to see and produce a show.

ACTORS is raising money and going through the bidding and design process for a new entry way and lobby area. The addition will more than double the size of the lobby/board room. This space will be available before every performance and intermission for audiences to meet and enjoy.

The space will serve as an additional rehearsal stage. The entry will provide a covered walkway and designated drop-off and pick-up area.

Most importantly,

the new entry way will look like a theater so that the community will recognize the building as a theater.

Go to actorsinc.org for pictures and more information.

Since the stage is not being used for shows, ACTORS is lowering the stage and replacing the stage surface. The old stage surface was installed in 1992 and has an estimated 250 coats of paint.

By lowering the stage, steps will be removed which will

make the stage safer for actors entering and exiting in all directions. The new stage will be one step from the fl oor of the house and back stage area.

Additionally, by lowering the stage, the height of the proscenium will increase by almost one foot, which is almost enough to permit a full two-story set.

The stage replacement is being done at minimal cost. The stage work is being completed with all volunteer help.

The fi rst step was to remove the old plywood decking. The top layer of plywood will be disposed of.

However, the lower level will be reused.

Furthermore, the trusses on the current stage can be cut down for the new lower stage.

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One of the requirements to complete the addition is that the costume storage room must be emptied to take the weight off the roof braces.

So, every costume is getting evaluated and moved.

So far, more than 1,800 garments have been taken to Goodwill for repurposing.

The costumes will be temporarily stored and then returned to the costume room when the construction is completed.

Volunteers cleaned up the landscaping around the ACTORS building.

Flowers in the front of the building were moved so they would not be lost during the construction.

Shrubs around the building and property were trimmed.

Weeds were cut and pulled all around the building.

All of these projects were completed with the help of volunteers.

Everything ACTORS does is done with volunteers that help us maintain and improve our facility, conduct the business of ACTORS, and pro-

duce and perform our shows.

ACTORS welcomes volunteers to help with all of its projects and productions.

If interested, go to actorsinc.org and look for the current activities.

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ISU’s Ivy College of Business wins statewide marketing awards Iowa State University’s Ivy College of Business received two first-place awards in the American Marketing Association Iowa’s 15thannual NOVA Awards, a statewide competition for marketing and communications professionals.

Since the award ceremony could not be held in person due to the pandemic, categories were announced daily on the AMA Iowa Facebook page.

The projects receiving these top awards were developed by the college marketing and communications team, which is led by Director of Marketing and Communications Michele Appelgate, and includes Event Planner Suzanne Lyndon, Digital Media Coordinator Fritz Nordengren, Graphic Designer Emily Bowman and Masters Marketing

and Alumni Relations Coordinator Meredith Francom.

“I am so proud of this team for their ongoing work in marketing, branding, and promoting the Ivy College of Business,” said Raisbeck Endowed Dean David Spalding. “At the college, we are well aware of their talent, so it’s nice to have an influential association such as the AMA Iowa recognize them for their outstanding work.”

Judges from AMA Colorado relied on results and analytics in making their final decisions. The college took first place in two categories: Marketing Department of the Year — The award application outlined recent goals, which included marketing efforts that led to the Ivy MBA being voted Best MBA Program in Des Moines for the

second year in a row, the full-time program being ranked No. 47 in the nation, and the launching of the “We Are Ivy” brand campaign, among others. This award honors the college marketing and communications team, which includes Michele Appelgate, Suzanne Lyndon, Fritz Nordengren, Emily Bowman, and Meredith Francom.

You can see the AMA announcement here.

Video – the “Making a Name for Myself in Supply Chain Management” video was a targeted campaign to recruit students to our nationally ranked supply chain management program. Organizers had this to say about our video: “The judges liked the personal and clever approach to capture students’ experiences and make it easy to relate to those applying for school.”

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Kevin Cooper is the agriculture education teacher and FFA advisor at Nevada High School. The Nevada agriculture program has received the Outstanding Agricultural Program Award for 2020 from the Iowa Association of Agricultural Educators. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Nevada wins Iowa Association of Agricultural Educators 2020 Outstanding Agriculture Program The Iowa Association of Agricultural Educators is proud to announce Nevada has received the as the Outstanding Agriculture Program Award for 2020.

A goal of the IAAE is to promote outstanding programs in agricultural education and effectively communicate success stories.

The agriculture department at Nevada has earned this honor in 2020.

A plaque will be awarded to agricultural educator Kevin Cooper at the annual Iowa Association Agricultural Educators Summer Conference in June, and the

Nevada agriculture department will represent the state of Iowa at Region 3 conference this summer and

potentially the National Association of Agricultural Educators conference in December.

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Nevada High School agriculture education instructor Kevin Cooper makes a video with his laptop to be uploaded into a course on Canvas. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Nevada’s ‘Distance Learning’ program comes via Canvas Students at Nevada High School are engaged in learning second semester and term four through distance learning.

All teachers at the high school are utilizing Canvas, an online platform for education.

Canvas allows teachers to create courses that include modules or “units” of instruction.

Within the modules, the EXCEL template provides the teacher and students components of introduction, learning objectives, guided practice, independent practice, assessment and, finally, a launch or conclusion summary of learning.

Parents also have

been provided an access to view the courses and learning modules to observe their child’s class assignments.

Within Canvas are many resources such as Studio, a feature that allows a teacher to make a video that overlays a topic or demonstration, or problem solving.

Another feature of Canvas is the Commons. With the commons feature, any teacher in the U.S. or global, can make their lessons public, therefore a science teacher in Florida can actually view another science teacher’s lesson that was made in Michigan.

Kevin Cooper, Nevada High School

agriculture education instructor and FFA advisor, has been using Canvas for three years.

“In Canvas, there is a multitude of tools or resources that teachers can use, it is a very interesting and robust platform!”

Cooper said. “However, there is nothing like “hands-on” when it comes to agriculture mechanics, and horticulture!”

Roland-Story agriculture education student and FFA member Maddy Stevenson receives her chapter plaque, which was presented by retiring Principal Steve Schlatter, for being named the 2020 Star FFA Chapter member. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Roland-Story’s Maddy Stevenson named Star Chapter FFA member Roland-Story agriculture education student and FFA member Maddy Stevenson was named the 2020 Star FFA Chapter member.

According to Brad Taylor, Roland-Story FFA advisor, “Maddy has done much over the past year including earning her State FFA Degree, being elected as a

District FFA officer, was a member of the statewinning Agricultural Demonstrations team, being a member of the 2019 National FFA Band and serving as an Iowa

State Fair Grandstand Usher in 2019.”

Stevenson received her chapter plaque, which was presented by retiring Principal Steve Schlatter.

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