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J-TERM FASHION SHOW J-Term Show will be at 2 p.m. at Roland-Story High School to show a new collection by H.Art Studios Store. Come to the free event to see the “Saudade� collection and previews from the new collection “You Don’t Know Me.�
JANUARY 10 NOVA LABS
Spincer and Tom Hummer will perform at 8 p.m. at London Underground for Nova Labs. There is no charge.
JANUARY 11
NO NEVADA GOSPEL JAM There will be no Nevada Gospel Jam on Friday, Jan. 11.
JANUARY 11
ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP The first meeting of the year for the Alzheimer’s Dementia caregiver support group will be at 6:30 p.m. The caregiver support group regularly meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month at Mary Greeley Medical Center, Atrium B conference room 1111 Duff Avenue in Ames. The meetings are free of charge and open to the public. If you have questions or would like more information, please call Randy at (515) 239-6862 or Katherine at (515) 239-2502.
JANUARY 11
AMES CHILDREN’S CHOIR AUDITIONS Placement auditions for the spring season of the Ames Children’s Choirs will be conducted Jan. 11 to 17, in Ames. The program will be accepting singers ages 7 to 18 years old into all four choirs at this time. Rehearsals resume on Jan. 14 and 15. All singers will participate in the spring concert on Saturday, May 11, in addition to other performance opportunities. Auditions for the 2019-20 season will be held for all four choirs in May and June. Please contact info@ameschildrenschoirs.org or (515) 290-1422 to receive more information about the program and/or to arrange for a specific audition time.
JANUARY 12
QUINN’S QUEST BENEFIT HOCKEY GAME Ames Little Cyclones will host the Quinn’s Quest benefit hockey game at the Ames/ISU Ice Arena beginning at 4 p.m. The Cyclones will play the Fremont Flyers and proceeds will to go the ISU Dance Marathon, AHS Dance Marathon and Dance Marathon at West Point.
JANUARY 12
SALTLICKERS SEASONING DEMO Cooks’ Emporium will hold a SaltLickers Seasonings demo at 10 a.m. The class will host Jen and Liz to show everyone how to make gluten-free crackers. Class will cost $10.
JANUARY 12
CANVASSING TRAINING Ames Public Library will host a canvassing training at noon for tenants to learn how to better talk to their neighbors about their concerns. The meeting will be in the rotary room, everyone will receive training and go out and canvas. For more events, see page 3
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s, and newly Board of Supervisor will feature a John Haila. 6:30-7:30 p.m. and elected Ames Mayor, King Day and readings Sawyer ElemenThe Martin Luther short video, poems The Mitchell and invites all accomplishsing “Martin Planning Committee on the civil rights tary students will to honor King. Vanessa other musical in Ames/Story County ments and life of Dr. Luther King� and birthday of Dr. serve as M.C. and celebrate the Baker-Latimer will Jan. 15. The will be Judge selections.to the Jan. 15 event, you King on Monday, The keynote speaker Prior celebration the MLK Day of for Belcher, Iowa’s first theme for this year’s volunteer Romonda can d Unity The i judge t rvice i
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A sweet corn supper will be hosted the Story City by American Legion Post 59 from 5 to 7 p.m. at in Story City. Come 301 Washington St. join us for all can eat sweet you corn, dog and cucumbe hamburger or hot r salad for $7.
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Have you heard about our Seafood show at Ames RoadFresh jumbo sea scallops, Thyme? We’ll have and colossal king shrimp, lobster tails crab legs. Swing by Fresh Thyme from noon to 3 p.m. at SE Fifth St. for great quality seafood 215 great prices. at
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Story County Extension 22, at the Story County council and staff were recognized for 100 years of Extension Youth Fair in Nevada. Leidal and Mary Front row, from left, in Story County on Wilkins; back row, Kalli Olson, Rich Sunday, July from left, JoAnn Michelle Adams, Wrage, Eugenia Kromminga, Megan Kristi Jedlicka, Katie Williams, Hartsook, Nicole Not Pictured: Leonard Krafka, Alice Moody, Doug Sampson Melissa McEnany, and Foley, Tim Couser and MaryAnn Gardner. Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen CONTRIBUTED PHOTO .
Story County Ex tension celebrates 100 years
The Story County Extension Council and staff, at the Story County Fair on July 22, celebrated the centennial celebration since ďŹ rst opening its
doors in 1918. Extension Council Chair Doug Sampson was presented with the 100-year plaque by Iowa State University President Wendy Winterste en.
The Extension Council and Staff would like to thank the community of Story County for their support and look forward to another 100 years the county’s needs. serving
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Dentistry At Somerset donates $500 to new Ames home for expectant mothers Martha’s House of Hope, a home for expecting mothers will be opening in 2019. Marcie Niegsch, Dentistry At Somerset’s director of community relations, presented Martha’s House of Hope co-founder, Carol Nelson, and fundraising manager, Jessica Loecke, with $500 on Dec. 13. Martha’s House of Hope is a new Ames nonproďŹ t organization founded to provide shelter, life skills and hope to pregnant mothers and their babies. Martha’s House of Hope offers a variety of programs and services to serve the physical, spiritual, ďŹ nancial and emotion-
Marcie Niegsch, Dentistry At Somerset’s director of community relations, presented Martha’s House of Hope co-founder, Carol Nelson, and fundraising manager, Jessica Loecke, with $500 on Dec. 13. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
al needs of expecting mothers: a safe environment, medical care, newborn assistance, guidance and counseling services,
transportation assistance, assistance with education and employment, faith formation, adoption services and resourc-
es, parenting classes, ďŹ nancial literacy and life skills. Martha’s House of Hope is seeking an executive director.
Placement auditions, open rehearsals for Ames Children’s Choirs Jan. 11-17 Placement auditions for the spring season of the Ames Children’s Choirs will be conducted Jan. 11-17, in Ames. The program will be accepting singers ages 7 to 18 years old into all four choirs at this time. Rehearsals resume on Jan. 14 and 15. All singers will participate in the spring concert, on Saturday, May 11 in addition to other performance opportunities. Auditions for the 2019-20 season will be held for all four choirs in May and June. For the placement auditions, 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 looking 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
Ames Children’s Choirs will conduct placement auditions for the spring season Jan. 11 to 17. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
rehearsals at the Collegiate United Methodist Church Annex Auditorium, located at
130 S. Sheldon Ave/. in Ames. Rehearsal Schedule: Prep Choir (ages 7
to 8) — Mondays 4:30 to 5:25 p.m. Chorale (ages 9 to 11) — Mondays 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Concert Choir (ages 12 to 18, treble voices) — Tuesdays 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Singers (ages 12 to 18; treble/bass voices) — Tuesdays 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Please contact info@ ameschildrenschoirs. org or (515) 290-1422 for more information about the program and/or to arrange for a speciďŹ c audition time.
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Heartland Senior Services • 205 S. Walnut Ave. • (515) 233-2906 Lunch Menus Wednesday, Jan. 9: Pork Tips with Chutney, Whipped Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts Garden Lettuce Salad, Pineapple Tidbits, Birthday Treat. Thursday, Jan. 10: Macaroni and Cheese, Sliced Carrots, Green Beans, Tropical Fruit Cup. Friday, Jan. 11: Sloppy Joe on Bun, Cut Sweet Potatoes, Bermuda Vegetable Medley, Mandarin
Oranges, Peanut Butter Cookie. Monday, Jan. 14: Sweet and Sour Chicken, Long Grain Rice, Broccoli Cuts, Mixed Fruit Cup. Tuesday, Jan. 15: Goulash, Peas, Garden Lettuce Salad with Tomato, Applesauce. Wednesday, Jan. 16: Barbecue Pork on Bun, Diced Potatoes, Sliced Carrots, Garden Lettuce Salad, Mandarin Oranges. Thursday, Jan. 17:
Salisbury Steak withgravy, Whipped Potatoes, California Blend, Pear Fruit Cup, Raisins. Friday, Jan. 18: Key West Roast Cod (Alt: Chicken Breast), Whipped Potatoes, Stewed Tomatoes, Coleslaw, Chocolate Chip Cookie. Monday, Jan. 21: Baked Tilapia with Glaze (alternate: Seasoned Chicken Breast), Whipped Potatoes, California Blend, Carrot Sticks/Pears.
Tuesday, Jan. 22: Beef Pot Roast, Diced Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Garden Vegetable Salad, Peanut Butter Cookie. Wednesday, Jan. 23: Chicken with Dijon Sauce, Whipped Potatoes, Lima Beans, Garden Lettuce Salad, Mandarin Oranges. Thursday, Jan. 24: Hamburger on Bun, Tomato, Lettuce, Onion, Cheesy Potato Casserole, Mixed Vegetable Blend, Mixed Fruit
Cup. Friday, Jan. 25: Chicken & Noodles, Broccoli Cuts, Garden Lettuce Salad, Cut Banana, Tapioca Pudding. Monday, Jan. 28: Roast Beef, Whipped Potatoes with gravy, Sliced Carrots, Applesauce, Fresh Orange. Tuesday, Jan. 29: Sweet and Sour Chicken, Long Grain Rice Corn, Garden Lettuce Salad, Peaches. Wednesday, Jan. 30: Macaroni and Cheese,
Lima Beans, Garden Lettuce Salad, Cut Banana, Birthday Treat. Thursday, Jan. 31: Shepherd’s Pie, California Blend, Carrot and Celery Sticks, Applesauce. 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. 9 9 a.m., Video Exercise 12:30 p.m., Rummikub 1 p.m., Coloring Workshop Thursday, Jan. 10 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:30 a.m. to noon, Health Care 11:45 a.m., Lunch and Learn 1 p.m., Bingo 6:30 p.m., Duplicate Bridge Friday, Jan. 11 9 a.m., Video Exercise
12:30 p.m., Friday Afternoon Cards Sunday, Jan. 13 12:30 p.m., Duplicate Bridge Monday, Jan. 14 9 a.m., Video Exercise 12:30 p.m., Senior Band practice 1 p.m., Beaded bracelets Tuesday, Jan. 15 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 12:30 p.m., Canasta Wednesday, Jan. 16 9 a.m., Video Exer-
cise 1 p.m., Bunco 7 p.m., Jazz Jam Thursday, Jan. 17 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:30 a.m. to noon, Health Care 1 p.m., Bingo 6:30 p.m., Duplicate Bridge Friday, Jan. 18 9 a.m., Video Exercise 12:30 p.m., Friday Afternoon Cards 6:30 p.m., Trivia Night at City Church Sunday, Jan. 20 12:30 p.m., Duplicate Bridge
Monday, Jan. 21 9 a.m., Video Exercise 12:30 p.m., Senior Band practice Tuesday, Jan. 22 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 12:30 p.m., Canasta Wednesday, Jan. 23 9 a.m., Video Exercise 12:30 p.m., Rummikub 1 p.m., Coloring Workshop Thursday, Jan. 24 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II
9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:30 a.m. to noon, Health Care 1 p.m., Bingo 6:30 p.m., Duplicate Bridge Friday, Jan. 25 9 a.m., Video Exercise 12:30 p.m., Friday Afternoon Cards Sunday, Jan. 27 12:30 p.m., Duplicate Bridge Monday, Jan. 28 9 a.m., Video Exercise 12:30 p.m., Senior Band practice Tuesday, Jan. 29 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II
9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 12:30 p.m., Canasta Wednesday, Jan. 30 9 a.m., Video Exercise 12:30 p.m,. Movie — “The African Queen” Thursday, Jan. 31 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:30 a.m. to noon, Health Care 1 p.m., Bingo 6:30 p.m., Duplicate Bridge
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AMERICAN LEGION BINGO American Legion Post 37, 225 Main St., Ames, will offer Bingo at 6 p.m. Event is open to the public. Play sheets of three, six or nine squares are available for $6, $12 and $18. Proceeds go to support American Legion-sponsored
community programs in the Ames area.
JANUARY 14
AMES WOMAN’S CLUB MEETING The Ames Woman’s Club general meeting for January will be at 11:30 p.m. at the clubhouse, 106 S. Dakota Ave. The program will be “Food at First.”
The speaker will be Patty Yoder, director and coordinator at Food at First. For more information call Shirley Evans at (515) 292-4259.
JANUARY 14
COMMUNITY YOGA Ignite yoga will host their good vibes community yoga at 5:30 p.m. Bring a
mat, friends and yourself. Mats will be provided for those who don’t have one.
program and if it is a good fi t for you. Bring friends and questions.
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Come to Platinum Chiropractic to learn about the benefi ts of detox. At 6:30 p.m., join our office and learn about why people should detox, about our
Ryan Doughty will perform at the London Underground at 8 p.m. Doughty is a roots-americana musician, singer and songwriter.
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Resolve to give blood with the Red Cross The American Red Cross encourages people to help meet the urgent need for blood and platelets by resolving to give blood in January — National Blood Donor Month. Donating blood or platelets is a way to make a lifesaving impact in the new year for patients like Judy Janssen, who was diagnosed with end-stage autoimmune liver disease in 2016. Janssen received frequent blood transfusions — sometimes multiple times a week — until she underwent a liver transplant last January. “Blood donors make a really big difference with very little effort,” said Janssen, who received dozens of transfusions before and during her transplant surgery. “I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for blood donations.” The critical role of blood
and platelet donors has been celebrated each January for nearly 50 years during National Blood Donor Month, which coincides with one of the most diffi cult times to maintain a suffi cient blood supply for patients. Busy holiday schedules, extreme winter weather and seasonal illnesses often impact donor turnout this time of year. The Red Cross encourages eligible donors to resolve to give blood or platelets regularly, beginning in January. Make an appointment to donate blood or platelets by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-7332767). Another way to help keep the blood supply strong in the new year is to host a Red Cross blood
drive. To learn more about hosting a blood drive and to sign up, visit RedCrossBlood.org/HostADrive.
How to donate blood
Simply download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have
to meet certain height and weight requirements. Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.
Volunteers are needed
Another way to support the lifesaving mission of the American Red Cross is to become a volunteer transportation specialist and deliver lifesaving blood products to local area hospitals. Volunteer transportation specialists play a very important role in ensuring an ample blood supply for patients in need by trans-
porting blood and blood products. For more information and to apply for a volunteer transportation specialist position, visit rdcrss.org/ driver.
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit RedCross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @ RedCross.
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YSS Volunteer School-Based Mentor
Be a mentor (friend, advocate, self-esteem builder and more) to an elementary or middle school aged student in your community. Mentors meet with their mentee once a week during the school day to work on establishing and reaching goals, playing games, and building their bond as a mentoring match. Mentors also maintain contact with a mentoring facilitator on a monthly basis. Mentors eagerly needed in Ames, Collins-Maxwell, Gilbert and Nevada. Contact Arti at (515) 292-8890 to get involved.
Food at First Join a great group of individuals who help serve daily meals. FAF’s central focus is to help those who are not able to meet their basic need of food. The meal site is located at First Christian Church in downtown Ames. Food at First has several shifts throughout the month for volunteers. RSVP assists with two shifts each month. Eight volunteers are needed to help from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 24, to assist with packaging donations and manning the donation stations at the Free Market food pantry. Volunteers able to assist with this shift should call Arti at (515) 292-8890.
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Assault Care Center Extending Shelter and Support (ACCESS) with benefi cial clerical and administrative support. Duties to include compiling and entering data, answering phones, researching topics, fi ling and copying, and preparing mailings. Your time will make a difference, To get involved, contact Arti at (515) 292-8890.
The Salvation Army Food Pantry Lend a hand at the food pantry in Ames! Volunteers are needed to help with restocking, shelving, reading scales, and more. Pick any day from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Please give a call to Arti at (515) 292-8890.
RSVP Volunteer Driver Transportation Program — Nevada Drivers You can make a difference in the lives of Story County residents by becoming part of a pool of volunteers who provide occasional rides to those in need of transportation. Priority is given to seniors needing rides to medical appointments. This service is provided entirely by volunteers who use their own vehicles. One or two more Nevada drivers are needed to help riders in that area. Please call Lalonie at (515) 292-8890 for more information.
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Quinn Boylston. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Eighth-annual Quinn’s Quest cancer benefi t hockey game Jan. 12 The eighth-annual Quinn’s Quest benefit hockey game will be on Saturday, Jan. 12, at the Ames/ISU Ice Arena. The junior jarsity game will be at 4 p.m., with the varsity game at 6 p.m The Ames Little Cyclones High School hockey team will play the Fremont Flyers. The game is played in memory of Quinn Boylston. Quinn, who was a mite in the Ames Minor Hockey Association, lost his battle with
brain cancer in September 2011. Quinn is the younger brother of Orion and Payton, Little Cyclones alumni. This year, the game will be played in memory of Quinn and honor Ames Minor Hockey Association “Miracle Kids,” players who have received treatment and support from the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, including University of Iowa Children’s Hospital. These players are
Timothy Weber (high school), Matthew Hehr (Bantams) and Joey Hehr (PeeWees). A freewill donation will be collected at the gate. All proceeds will go to Iowa State University Dance Marathon. Ames High School Dance Marathon and Dance Marathon at West Point, which support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and help children battling childhood diseases and their families.
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Stan Rabe and Don Kom, the grant-writing team for Ames Community Theater (ACTORS), accept a $6,000 community grant from Laurie Henry of the Story County Community Foundation to help pay for new LED stage lights at ACTORS. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
ACTORS receives $6,000 grant from Story County Community Foundation
Zach Heilman works on replacing the old lights at the ACTORS studio.
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Stan Rabe and Don Kom, the grantwriting team for Ames Community Theater, received a community grant for $6,000 from the Story County Community Foundation (SCCF) advisory board member Laurie Henry during a ceremony in Ames in November. The grant will be used to help pay for new LED stage lights at ACTORS. The old lights were taken down on Dec. 18 to be used as trade-in, along with the SCCF grant, and a rebate from the city of Ames. The new lights were expected to arrive between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Audience members will see the new lights during “And Then There Were None,” the next production at ACTORS. These lights will expand ACTORS’ ability to use color, save electricity, reduce the heat produced by the lights and save utility costs, and eliminate the cost
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of replacing bulbs. SCCF received a total of 44 applications for 2018 community grants. ACTORS was one of 17 applicants selected for the awards. Funding for the
community grants is provided by the State of Iowa’s County Endowment fund Program and local donors. SCCF is the designated administrator for the fund.
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PEOPLE Availa Bank officials present $700 check to Nevada High School agriculture education department and FFA chapter for purchase of a capacious top and bottom Sears Craftsmen tool box ensemble complete with cordless tool charging station and storage area. From left, Ron Kemmer, Brady Moser, Samanthan Black, Shelli Eatwell, Brad Murty and Zach Larson. Not pictured Kevin Cooper, Nevada High School agriculture education instructor and FFA advisor. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nevada ag ed and FFA receive funding from Availa Banks
Nevada High School ag mechanics lab’s new Craftsman top and bottom tool box ensemble was donated by Availa Bank of Nevada. The purchase totaled $700, including drawer mats. The box features a top charging shelf area that includes a bus bar and fold down cover hood which can be locked. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Representatives of Nevada Community Bank (now merged with Availa Banks) presented Nevada High School agriculture education and FFA with a $700 check for the purchase of a top and bottom tool box ensemble. The set includes a built-in electrical bus barn that provides an “electrical charging” station for cordless tools and smart phones. Last spring, DuPont donated seven 18 volt cordless power tools and three battery chargers, and the new tool box will work well for keeping those cordless tools organized and secure. The boxes were purchased locally at the Nevada Ace Hardware store.
Availa Bank officials were provided with a complete tour of the Nevada High School agriculture mechanics lab and the tractor repair in progress. The bank representatives were especially impressed with the tractor splitting stands designed, constructed and used with the tractor projects. From left, Ron Kemmer, Shelli Eatwell and Brad Murty. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nevada High School agriculture education students and FFA members
working at the hardware store delivered the boxes after they got off work on Friday, Nov. 30. Presenting the check on behalf of Community Bank and Availa was Ron Kemmer, Shelli Eatwell, and Brad Murty. Mr. Kevin Cooper and students then
provided the adults with a tour of current projects and repair work being done. The students have been lining the new tool boxes with mats, and using a label maker to label the various drawer compartment for specific tools for inventory management.
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PEOPLE From left, Nick Hermanson, past Story County Farm Bureau president, and Craig Hill Iowa Farm Bureau Federation president. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Hermanson presented Story County’s Farm Bureau County Recognition Award Nick Hermanson, of Story City, was presented Story County’s Farm Bureau County Recognition Award at the Iowa
Farm Bureau Federation’s (IFBF) Annual Meeting in Des Moines from Dec. 3 to 5. IFBF President Craig
Hill made the award presentation to Hermanson. Story County Farm Bureau received an Outstanding designation for
its 2018 programs which help further the story of agriculture to new audiences through many areas including policy de-
velopment, policy implementation, communications and strengthening the county Farm Bureau.
Ames MLK birthday celebration on Jan. 21 The Martin Luther King Day Planning Committee invites everyone in Ames/Story County to honor and celebrate King’s birthday on Monday, Jan. 21. 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. during a social
time, with music provided by Ames High School Jazz Band I. A program will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and will feature a short video, poems and readings on King’s civil rights accomplishments and life. Vanessa BakerLatimer will serve as master of ceremonies. The keynote speaker will be Renee Hardman, the first black to be elected to serve on the West Des Moines City Council
and CEO of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Central Iowa. The Human Relations Commission will present its annual Humanitarian Award. 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. Prior to the event, you can volunteer for the MLK Day of Service with Story County service projects. To sign up, go to the Story County Volunteer Center at www.vcstory.org/.
Like us on Facebook at www.facebook. com/AmesMLKCel-
ebration/. #EqualityJusticeUnity. #MLKday
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From left, IFBF Vice President Joe Heinrich, David Greiner and IFBF President Craig Hill. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Greiner graduates from Iowa Farm Bureau’s Ag Leaders Institute David Greiner, of rural Colo, was recognized on stage during the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation’s (IFBF) 100 th Annual Meeting in Des Moines Dec. 3-5 for completing IFBF’s Ag Leaders Institute. IFBF President Craig Hill and Vice President Joe Heinrich made the
presentation to Greiner during the IFBF County Recognition and Award Ceremony during the organization’s centennial celebration. The Farm Bureau Ag Leaders Institute is for new and emerging county Farm Bureau leaders with the potential for providing
exceptional leadership in the county, district, and state. This program is intended for individuals interested in advancing in leadership positions within Farm Bureau and in their community, county, or state. The Institute is open to men and women of all ages.
The Ag Leaders Institute prepares a group of men and women to lead Farm Bureau, agriculture, and rural Iowa into the future. These individuals will become more effective leaders at the local, state, and national level, both in volunteer and elected
positions. Institute participants will establish a network of leaders committed to the future of rural Iowa, learn the latest information about issues critical to agriculture, and develop skills for leading change. The year-long Ag Leaders Institute includes five work-
ing sessions, a policy advocacy trip to Washington, D.C., and culminates with the graduation recognition ceremony during the IFBF Annual Meeting. This year marks the 21st class of Ag Leaders, and to date, the program has recognized 480 graduates.
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