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CALENDAR OF EVENTS JAN. 8 BURGER BASKET NIGHT American Legion Post 37 is hosting a $5 Burger Basket Night from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 225 Main St. in Ames. This event is open to the public. Enjoy a taste of summer with a flamebroiled burger with the freshest garden fare and fries for just $5. Add a cheese for just a little bit more.
BINGO NIGHT American Legion Post 37 will offer Bingo at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 225 Main St. in Ames. Event is open to the public. Play sheets of three, six or nine squares are available for $6, $12 and $18.
MEN’S BASKETBALL Cheer on the ISU men’s basketball team at its game against Kansas from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at Hilton Coliseum. Visit www.cyclones.com for tickets.
JAN. 9 NATURE AT NOON Bring your lunch to Nature at Noon at Reiman Gardens from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9. Hear about ISU Assistant Professor Dara Wald’s research on the role of trust and environmental values in public attitudes about complex and controversial science. No registration required. The event is free for members and ISU students, and free with admission for the public.
CRAFTY COCKTAIL NIGHT Join Reiman Gardens’ staff at the Gardens after hours for crafting and adult beverages from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9. Concoct a variety of scents and ingredients for customized gifts or treats for your own self-care. This program is BYOB – you may bring a beer, wine, or non-alcoholic beverage for yourself. Pre-registration with payment is required by Tuesday, Jan. 7, at www.reimangardens.com. The cost is $14 for members and ISU students, and $17.50 for the public. Must be at least 21 to attend.
JAN. 10 COMMON GROUND RECORDING SESSIONS Story County Conservation is joining a project of the Iowa Association of Naturalists inspired by the Storycorps project on National Public Radio. Naturalists and volunteers will record participants’ experiences, memories, and stories about their relationship with nature and the outdoors in Iowa from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, Jan. 10, or from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at Ames Public Library. There will be more times to participate in February and March. To reserve a 30-minute time slot, email rbeall@ storycountyiowa.gov. Drop-ins are also welcome, as time permits.
JAN. 11 VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN PRESENTATION Anthony Rhoad, a sexual assault reponse offi cer, trainer in hand-to-hand defensive tactics, will lead a presentation on violence against women from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, at Simply Mae’s, 601 Broad St., in Story City. You will receive vital and relevant information from Rhoad, who has investigated assaults on women for nearly 20 years. Tickets are $10 per person. This presentation is recommended for children ages 14 and up unless accompanied by an adult. Tickets can be purchased at the boutique or online at www.simplymaes.com. Brunch will be provided. For more events, see page 9
Members of The Martin Luther King Day Planning Committee are, front row, from left, Angela Merrick (YWCA AmesISU), Eric Snyder (Ames Police Department), George Belitsos (Rotary Club of Ames and League of Women Voters); and back row, from left, Wayne Clinton (Ames Human Relations Commission), Tracy Warner (city of Ames), Vanessa BakerLatimer (city of Ames), Susan Jasper (Ames Public Library and Iowa State University Library). Not pictured: Tim Gartin (Hastings, Gartin and Boettger LLP and city of Ames), Anne Owens (Volunteer Center of Story County). CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
MLK Day 2020 celebration to be on Jan. 20 at Ames Middle School The Martin Luther King Day Planning Committee invites all in Ames and Story County to honor and celebrate King’s birthday on Monday, Jan. 20. The theme
for this year’s celebration is Equality, Justice and Unity. The event will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Ames Middle School, 3915 Mortensen Road. MLK birthday cake will be
served from 6 to 6:30 p.m., with music provided by Ames High School Jazz Band I. There will be a welcome from the Story County Board of Supervisors, and Ames
Mayor John Haila. Meeker Elementary School students will sing “Martin Luther King” and other musical selections. See MLK on page 12
Placement auditions, open rehearsals for Ames Children’s Choirs Do you like to sing? Do you like to make music with friends? Placement auditions for the Spring Season of the Ames Children’s Choirs will be Jan. 6 through 20 in Ames. The program will be accepting singers ages seven through 18 into all four choirs at this time. Rehearsals resume on Jan. 13 and 14. All singers will participate in the Spring Concert on Saturday, May 16, in addition to other performance opportunities. Auditions for the 2020-21 season will be held for all four choirs in May and June. For the placement audition, singers may sing any song of choice but are welcome to audition without a prepared song. No previous experience or vocal training is required for participation in the choirs, only the ability to match pitch and maintain a melody. We are also look-
Ames Children’s Choirs will hold auditions and open rehearsals during January. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
ing for singers who demonstrate the desire and commitment to participate in an excellent choral ensemble. A tuition fee will be assessed to cover the cost of facilities, instruction, music and administration.
Singers in central Iowa are also invited to visit the Ames Children’s Choirs during the month of January by attending open rehearsals at the Collegiate United Methodist Church Annex Auditorium, located at 130 S. Sheldon Ave.,
Ames. Prep Choir (ages seven through eight): Mondays 4:30 to 5:25 p.m. Chorale (ages 9-11): Mondays 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Concert Choir (ages 12-18, treble voices): Tuesdays 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Singers (ages 12-18; treble/bass voices): Tuesdays 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Please contact info@ameschildrenschoirs.org or (515) 290-1422 to receive more information about the program and/or to arrange for a specifi c audition time.
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Heartland Senior Services 205 S. Walnut Ave., Ames (515) 233-2906 Lunch menus Wednesday, Jan. 8: Beef pot roast, baked sweet potato, cauliflower, carrot sticks, tropical fruit cup Thursday, Jan. 9: Hamburger on a bun, tomato/lettuce/onion, green beans, potato salad, mixed fruit Friday, Jan. 10: Southwestern chicken, augratin potatoes, spinach, mandarin
oranges, sugar-free vanilla pudding Monday, Jan. 13: Cafe meatloaf, whipped potatoes with gravy, peas, yogurt cup, pear fruit cup Tuesday, Jan. 14: Sliceturkey with gravy, mashed potatoes, diced beets, applesauce, fruit cocktail Wednesday, Jan. 15: Key West roast cod (alternate: grilled chick-
en breast), long grain rice, broccoli cuts, fresh orange, chocolate chip cookies FRIENDLY LUNCH BUNCH: Enjoy a meal, shared in the company of others, served Monday through Friday at 205 S. Walnut Ave., in Ames. Please call (515) 233-2906 by 8:30 a.m. to make your reservation.
Calendar of events Wednesday, Jan. 8 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Rummikub 1 p.m. Coloring workshop 3 p.m. Strength/balance excercise class Thursday, Jan. 9 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:30 a.m. to noon, foot care 1 p.m., Bingo 4:30 p.m., Duplicate
Bridge Friday, Jan. 10 8 a.m., Gentle Yoga 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Friday afternoon cards Sunday, Jan. 12 1:30 p.m., Duplicate Bridge Monday, Jan. 13 8 a.m., Gentle Yoga 9 a.m., Video exercise No band practice Tuesday, Jan. 14 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II
9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 1 p.m., Canasta 6 p.m., Monthly Dance 6 p.m., Woodworkers Wednesday, Jan. 15 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Rummikub 1 p.m., Bunco 3 p.m., Strength/balance exercise class 7 p.m., Jazz Jam
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Ames Golden K’s annual Christmas celebration
With gifts, from left, are Golden K members Pete Peterson, Larry Trede, Steve Johnson, Tom Peter and Larry Vallery.CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
More than 100 Ames Golden K members and guests recently held their annual Christmas Celebration at United Methodist Church. Ames KHOI radio personality Paul Wierson pre-
sented “My Christmas Story,” a poignant, touching and amusing recollection of his many Christmas season memories. Golden K members donated many gifts to assist the
Cyclone Country AKTION Club with their initiative to provide gifts to children ages eight through 12. These gifts were presented to the AKTION Club during its meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 17.
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ISU student crowned 2020 Iowa Miss United States Agriculture
Dan Franklin, left, and Stan Carpenter, of the Ames Town and Country Kiwanis Club, display the new Little Free Library in Huxley. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Town and Country Kiwanis Club replaces Little Free Library in Huxley Stan Carpenter, Leo Timms, and Dan Franklin, members of the Town and Country Kiwanis Club, recently visited the Ballard Kiwanis Club at its meeting in Huxley. After the meeting, they replaced the small library at Prairie Ridge Park with a larger one providing a greater selection of
books for young readers. These libraries are intended to be located in numerous places in the county for the purpose of providing free books for children to read near their home locations. The club will be considering working with Raising Readers in Story County and
the libraries in the county to construct and install additional Little Free Libraries. Encouraging early childhood reading has shown advances childhood educational development and are factors in thembecoming educated, informed and productive citizens in adulthood.
Alexis Stine, of Adel, a student at Iowa State University, was recently awarded the title of Iowa Miss United States Agriculture. Alexis is the 20-year-old daughter of Tom and Audrey Stine and the older sibling to her sister, Brianna. She was raised on a feeder-tofi nish hog farm and row crop operation in Adel. She is a junior at ISU, where she is studying animal science with a minor in agricultural business to continue her family’s five-generation agricultural tradition. She plans to graduate in May 2021. She spent the past year representing Story County in the 2019 Miss United States Agriculture program, judging Story County 4-H Clover Kids projects, assisting with Farm Bureau programs and making appearances at various events. Alexis is also an active member in Iowa State’s Block and Bridle Club, where she currently holds committee positions for the Spring Market Hog Show and the Proven to Win Pig Sale, and was recently a co-chair for their annual horse show. Outside of school,
Alexis Stine, of Adel, a student at Iowa State University, was recently awarded the title of Iowa Miss United States Agriculture. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Alexis is a member of the American Miniature Horse Registry and the American Shetland Pony Club and shows her horses each year at the Iowa
State Fair. Her platform for her reign is entitled “Growing the Next Generation” and focuses on agricultural education for young children and families.
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FAMILY PLAY DAY American Legion Post 37 will offer a Family Play Day from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Jan. 11, at 225 Main St. in Ames. Bring the kids and joins us for a fun-fi lled morning of boards games, bingo, bowling, crafts and much more. This free event is open to the public.
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL MEETING Amnesty International will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, in the Dale Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library. We will discuss human rights issues and write letters on behalf of individuals whose human rights have been violated. The work is appropriate for high school age and older but younger children are welcome in the meeting room. Bring a laptop or write letters by hand. Writing supplies, a printer, postage, and refreshments are provided. No dues. Contact (515) 290-5827 or msand@ isunet.net for more information.
EXPLORE YOUR OUTDOORS Join Naturalist Jess Lancial and learn about common animal tracks from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, at McFarland Park, 56461 180th St., in Ames. Look for clues around McFarland Park’s trails to discover animal neigh-
bors. This program is free, but registration is required by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at www.storycountyiowa. gov. This program is for children ages fi ve and up plus their adult. Participants must be dressed for the outdoors.
KUMLA FEED Story City American Legion is sponsoring a Kumla Feed from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, at 301 Washington St., in Story City. The public is welcome for the all you can eat dinner. This is a free will donation, with proceeds going to the American Legion 2020 scholarship fund.
BINGO NIGHT American Legion Post 37 will offer Bingo at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 12 at 225 Main St., in Ames. Event is open to the public. Play sheets of three, six or nine squares are available for $6, $12 and $18.
THE BEATLES TRIBUTE Rocky Raccoon’s “A Celebration of The Beatles” will be performed at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11 at the Talent Factory, 1114 Sixth St., in Nevada. Rocky Raccoon honors The Beatles legacy by using authentic vintage instruments and amplification to create the sound and image of The Beatles. Tickets can be purchased at www.eventbrite.com.
JAN. 12 VIEW FROM THE MARGINS BOOK CLUB Come to Ames Public Library and try out our book discussion group exploring social and cultural topics through the lens of fi ction and nonfiction from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 12. This group will talk about “Friday Night Lights” by H.G. Bissinger. The goal is to encourage deep reflection and nuanced discussion about how the topics’ impacts manifest and resonate in modern society. Registration is required. Call (515) 239-5646, Ext. 4, to register or learn more.
JAN. 13 AMES WOMAN’S CLUB Ames Woman’s Club will meet at 1:30 p.m. for an afternoon of Bingo and fun on Monday, Jan. 13, at the clubhouse, located at 106 S. Dakota Ave., in Ames. Visitors welcome.
JAN. 14 INSTANT POT CLASS Bethany Life will have an instant pot class from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 212 Lafayette Ave., in Story City. Learn to cook in your instant pot. Ali Hansen will share an instant pot recipe with you, prepare the meal during the class and serve you lunch. The
cost is $10 per person. RSVP by Wednesday, Jan. 8, at (515) 733-4325. Seating is limited.
JAN. 15 BEHIND THE SCENES: BUTTERFLY LAB Get behind the scenes of the butterfl y lab at Reiman Gardens from 11 a.m. to noon on
Wednesday, Jan. 15. See the entomology laboratory, view frozen specimens and our collection of wings, and see details most people (including staff) never see. This program is limited to 15 attendees — register at www.reimangardens.com. The cost is $10 for the public (includes admission),
and free for members and volunteers.
BINGO NIGHT American Legion Post 37 will offer Bingo at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 225 Main St. in Ames. Event is open to the public. Play sheets of three, six or nine squares are available for $6, $12 and $18.
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PEOPLE Nevada FFA top 12 fruit salespersons. From front left, William Carsrud, Ella Toot, Kennedy Steffes, Maggie Melton, Zach Larson, standing from left, Aubrey Gibson, Addison Anderson, McKinley Spaid, Aby Doty, Makayla Spaid, and Kenneth French. Not pictured: Katelyn Kingsbury and Nevada FFA advisor Kevin Cooper. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nevada agriculture education students and FFA members with assorted fruit products. From left, Wyatt Lewis, Erica Sporrer, William Carsrud, Carson Mather, Caden Jones and Anna Brown. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nevada FFA members mixing fruit. From left, Hannah Fritz, MaKayla Dunson and Nolan Dewell. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nevada FFA sells $23,812 of fruit Nevada FFA members sold $23,812 of fruit, cheese, and sausage to local customers.
The wholesale cost of fruit, boxes, and other materials was $15,108, creating a net profi t of $8,704
for the chapter. Much of the fruit was sold in customized mixed boxes the chapter makes by pur-
chasing in bulk and repackaging according to orders. Students were provided lessons on
developing a sales approach and emphasis was made on timely delivery. Money from the fruit sales supports funding for chapter activities such as the annual parent-member banquet, dues, and
leadership conference fees. Kennedy Steffes was top salesperson with total sales of $1,869, Maggie Melton was second with sales of $1,391, and Bianca Sponseller was third with sales of $1,389.
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Friendship Force holiday party
Story County Farm Bureau President Michael McEnany, left, was presented Story County’s Farm Bureau County Recognition Award at the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting in Des Moines Dec. 3-4, by Craig Hill, Iowa Farm Bureau Federation president. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Story County Farm Bureau honored for excellence Story County Farm Bureau President Michael McEnany, of Nevada, was presented Story County’s Farm Bureau County Recognition Award at the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) Annual
Meeting in Des Moines Dec. 3-4. IFBF President Craig Hill made the presentation. Story County Farm Bureau received an Outstanding designation for its 2019 programs which help
further the story of agriculture to new audiences through many areas including policy development, policy implementation, communications and strengthening the county Farm Bureau.
Judith Mongin, of Friendship Force of Central Iowa, displays her white elephant gift at the club’s annual Holiday Party at The Village Cooperative in Ames. Friendship Force International provides opportunities to explore new places and cultures by bringing people together at the personal level, through home visit exchanges and similar activities. Contact Kueier Chung gwayer92@gmail.com for more information. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Town and Country members ring the bells
P.E.O. Chapter NK in Ames presents grant check to Bonnie Castro
Members of P.E.O. Chapter NK in Ames recently presented Bonnie Castro with a grant check from the P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education. Bonnie is pursuing a master’s degree in nursing. P.E.O. is a philanthropic organization that supports the education of women by providing scholarships, grants and loans. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Dick McCoy, left and Paul Brackelsberg, right, members of the Town and Country Kiwanis Club, are ringing the bells to fill the Salvation Army’s kettle at Hy-Vee, Lincoln Center. Eleven other Club members rang the bells there this Christmas season. Thanks to Hy-Vee and its customers for their gifts to help the Salvation Army with its work. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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The program will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and will feature readings on King’s civil rights accomplishments and life, a special musical performance, the Ames High Step Team and presentation of the Humanitarian Award. The keynote speaker will be Reginald C. Stewart, who serves as Iowa State University’s inaugural vice president for diversity and inclusion executive level diversity and inclusion strategist reporting directly to President Wendy Wintersteen. 2019 marked his 30th year as a staunch advocate for minority access and opportunity in U.S. higher education at both public and private institutions. Over the last three
decades, he has provided support and leadership for a broad spectrum of inclusion initiatives, promoting women and gender equity, LGBTQIA youth empowerment, accessibility services, and intercultural affairs. Stewart has received recognition from the U.S. Department of Education, the College Board, Excelencia in Education, the NAACP, the Ames Chamber of Commerce, and in 2019, Stewart was recognized with the Ames Humanitarian Award. Prior to the event, you can volunteer for the MLK Day of Service with Story County service projects. For more information, like our page on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AmesMLKCelebration/.
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Dennis Heinen, of Huxley, with Nevada High School agriculture mechanics students, from left, Dennis Heinen, Wyatt Lewis, Will Owen, Camden Vincent, William Carsrud and Luke Schmitz. On the trailer behind the students is the John Deere tractor. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Huxley man donates tractor to Nevada FFA Dennis Heinen, of Huxley, donated and delivered a John Deere model B tractor to Nevada High School FFA on Tuesday, Dec. 17. The tractor
is somewhat disassembled, but all the components are there. “The students have been enjoying the new project, trying to put everything back
together, and learning to chase threads, install gauges, and other skills,” said Kevin Cooper, Nevada High School agriculture education instructor
and FFA advisor. One interesting and rare part is an original aluminum John Deere muffl er cap, a part that alone is valued at more than $150.
DMACC fall grads from Ames
DMACC Boone Campus fall graduates from Ames were, from left, Selena Sweet, Liberal Arts; Alysia Sweet, Liberal Arts; Sydney Cerizo, Associate Degree Nursing; Karilynn Hernandez Liberal Arts; Mozhan Collins, Associate Degree Nursing; Courtney Martin, Associate Degree Nursing; Carolyn Power, Associate Degree Nursing, and Barbara Wentzel-Fisher, Liberal Arts. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
The John Deere B tractor donated by Dennis Heinen in the Nevada High School agriculture mechanics lab. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO