YOUR COMMUNITY WEEKLY
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INSIDE: REAL ESTATE WEEKLY • COMMUNITY NEWS VOLUME 9, ISSUE 42 • WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2017
ACTORS presents ‘Messiah on the Frigidaire’ ‘Messiah on the Frigidaire’ is a sweet Southern comedy coming to ACTORS this winter. Messiah tells the story of Lou Ann Hightower, a discontented woman in her thirties who is searching for greater meaning in her trailer-park life. Each night, when the street lights kick on, the Lord appears on Lou Ann’s refrigerator, which sits on her porch simply because it won’t fit through the door. Lou Ann wonders if it is a sign while her husband sees only dollar signs. The cast of talented newcomers and familiar faces are working hard to bring this story to life. Director Emily Griffin emphasizes the sincerity of each character to enhance the comedy of the story. Lou Ann, played by Melissa Krepfle, is really struggling with life at the beginning of the play. Everything in her world annoys her. Her husband Dwayne (Wesley Tener) seems to have lost interest in her; her best friend Betsy (Abby Weimann) doesn’t share Lou Ann’s desire
for more; and Preacher Hodges (Ben Smith) suggests she find a new church. Something needs to change. And then, Dwayne turns to the tabloids, exploiting the image for his own gain. People flock from miles around after hearing of the appearance, including Councilman Larry Williamson (Alex Colby), a woman seeking healing for her blind child (Libby Holland and Evan Detlefs), and a stranger who looks a lot like that shadow (Dan Heck). “This cast is doing a wonderful job getting to know their characters and bringing them to life. They are lovable, sincere, and downright funny. I couldn’t have asked for a better team,” says the director. “To me, this show is about so much more than what meets the eye. It’s about not needing to wait for a sign in order to take your life into your own hands. It’s about finding joy in the most unlikely of circumstances. And, it’s about all the things we do for love.” This play will make you laugh, cry, and look at life through a different perspective. The show opens Jan. 27 and runs Jan. 28, Feb. 2, 3, and 4 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 5 at 2 p.m.. Performances are at the ACTORS Studio, 120 Abraham Drive, Ames. Tickets are available at Ali Cakes, 300 Main St, in Downtown Ames or on-line at www.actorsinc.org. There is an opening night party for the audience on January 27 starting at 6:45 p.m. Come early on opening night and enjoy Southern-themed snacks.
Lrft to right: Wesley Tener, Melissa Krepfle and Abbey Weimann as Dwayne, Lou Ann and Betsy.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Jan. 19 Mental health support group The NAMI Connection peer support group is held from 2-3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 19 at the NAMI of Central Iowa Wellness Center, 416 Douglas, Ste. 205. Call 292-9400 for more information.
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Pantorium Sessions The Pantorium Sessions presents a Pink Floyd Flashback, with Strong Like Bear playing a selection of earlyera Pink Floyd songs in an
acoustic format, live on the air at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan, 19 at KHOI 89.1’s studio, 410 Douglas Ave.
Jan. 20 State of the Community The 2017 State of the Community, sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Ames and Story County and the Ames Chamber of Commerce, will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 20 at Ames Community School District’s Administration Building, 2005 24th St. Attendees will hear from Ames Mayor Ann Campbell; Luke Deardorff, Sarah Buck, Rick Sanders and Miles Lackey.
Fish fry American Legion Post 37 is hosting a fish fry. Enjoy a fish dinner basket with fries, cole slaw and hush puppies for just $8 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 20 225 Main St.. Chicken Plank meals will also be available. Proceeds go to support the Legion’s Building Remodeling Fund. It is open to the public.
Jan. 21 Sewing event Make cozy pet blankets for the Des Moines Animal Rescue League. Better yet, take a child or two with you (ages 4 and up) to help out. This event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon onSaturday, Jan. 21 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 102 Lynwood Drive, Huxley. Participants are encouraged to bring sewing machines, rotary cutting mats and cutters, plus large scraps of washable, durable fabric, including fleece and felted wool.
Jan. 21 Harry Potter Yule Ball Wizards and Muggles alike will enjoy an evening of dancing, music, food, and the annual Horcrux Hunt! Costumes or formal attire are encouraged, but not required. The Ball begins at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21 at the Ames Public Library. The teens-only event begins at 8 p.m.
Jan. 24 Story UP! Hear “Guilty Pleasures” stories beginning at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 25 at DG’s Taphouse, 127 Main St. Story UP! is live telling of true stories as best remembered and affirmed by the tellers. Everyone loves stories. Our lives are made up of stories. Stories are limited to about 7 minutes each, and told by heart, not from rote memorization or notes. Sign-in to tell and free story coaching start 30 minutes before storytelling begins.
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AREA GRADUATIONS
Local Iowa State University fall graduates Area students graduating from Iowa State University on Dec. 17 are:
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Noor Abdelsamad, Doctor of Philosophy degree in plant pathology; Austin Adkins, Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology and health; Spencer Babcock, Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural business and management information dystems; Hao Bai, Master of Science degree in mechanical engineering Bethany Berger, Bachelor of Arts degree in performing arts, Cum Laude; Karen Bittner, Doctor of Philosophy degree in psychology; Mackenzie Boothe, Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology and health, Cum Laude; Joseph Boveia, Master of Accounting degree in accounting; Rachel Boylan, Bachelor of Science degree in biological systems engineering; Rachel Boylan, Bachelor of Science degree in global resource systems; Mattie Bruning, Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology; Shane Bugeja, Master of Science degree in Soil Science; Hannah Carlson, Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology; Joel Champlin, Bachelor of Arts degree in interdisciplinary studies; Paige DeBont, Bachelor of Science degree in management; Louis Dupuis, Bachelor of Music degree in music, Magna Cum Laude; Haythem Ebrahem, Bachelor of Science degree in computer engineering, Cum Laude; Austin Ellis, Bachelor of Science degree in accounting; Corinne
Fitzgerald, Bachelor of Science degree in animal ccience; Kayla Flyckt, Master of Science degree in molecular cellular and developmental biology; Adrienne Gent, Bachelor of Science degree in horticulture; Jack Gibbons, Bachelor of Science degree in finance; Kathryn GoudyHaht, Master of Family and Consumer Sciences degree in family and consumer Sciences; Minsook Han, Master of Education degree in education; Zachary Hanson, Bachelor of Science degree in supply chain management and management information systems; Pedro Infante Posada, Doctor of Philosophy degree in Crop Production and Physiology; Michael Jackson, Master of Arts degree in political science; Haley Jeppson, Master of Science degree in statistics; Youssef Kamal, Bachelor of Science degree in marketing; Youssef Kamal, Bachelor of Science degree in supply chain management; Lindsey Long, Master of Education degree in education; David Manu, Doctor of Philosophy degree in food science and technology; Evan Miller, Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering, Cum Laude; Ian Moore, Master of Engineering degree in systems engineering; Sara Nelson, Doctor of Philosophy degree in education; Jared Oelmann, Bachelor of Science degree in horticulture; Austin Parle, Bachelor of Science degree in construction engineering; Ian Peeler, Bachelor of Sciencedegree in computer science; John Portwood II, Bachelor of
Science degree in computer science; William Rekemeyer, Bachelor of Science degree in finance; Monica Richards, Doctor of Philosophy degree in applied linguistics and Ttchnology; Robyn Riley, Bachelor of Sciencedegree in public relations; Alexander Rover, Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering; Rachel Shriver, Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education; Alicia Sloan, Master of Education degree in education; Amjad Tadros, Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology; Esin Unal, Bachelor of Science degree in industrial engineering; Trevor Weiss, Bachelor of Science degree in biology
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Jessica DeYoung, Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education, Cum Laude; Shelbi Weeks, Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education
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Ashley Saunders, Master of Science degree in plant breeding
HUXLEY
Chelsea Bothun, Bachelor of Science degree in public relations; McKayla Markley, Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education
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Peter Detar, Bachelor of Science degree in accounting; Nicholas Upah, Bachelor of Science degree in agronomy
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Kelly Grossman, Bachelor of Science degree in accounting; Lauren White,
Bachelor of Science degree in environmental science
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Marena Bitz, Bachelor of Science degree in marketing; Spencer Dodd, Bachelor of Arts degree in English, Cum Laude; Seth Gerlach, Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural studies; James Lloyd, Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education; Robin Mathis, Bachelor of Liberal Studies degree
in liberal studies, Summa Cum Laude; Megan McEnany, Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural studies; Eric Wirth, Bachelor of Science in journalism and mass communication, Magna Cum Laude
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Justin Christensen, Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering; Kathryn Hokel, Bachelor of Science degree in
kinesiology and health
STORY CITY
Sarah Bickelhaupt, Doctor of Philosophy degree in human development and family studies; Justin Clay, Bachelor of Science degree in business economics; Celeste Moeller, Bachelor of Science degree in dietetics, Cum Laude; Ashley Staton, Bachelor of Science degree in nutritional science, Cum Laude
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Pringnitz presents $1,000 to Nevada FFA Richard Pringnitz, of Hertz Farm Management, presented a check to Nevada FFA for $1,000 on Jan. 5. Pringnitz has been recognized as 2016 Professional Farm Manager of the Year American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA). To honor Pringnitz for this achievement, Syngenta
provided a $1,000 donation in his name to Nevada FFA chapter. Pringnitz selected Nevada FFA because of his own experience in FFA while growing up in Mitchell county and attending Osage High School. “The educational experience in ag education classes and FFA leadership development was an important background
for my success in my adult career,” stated Pringnitz. Both of Pringnitz’s daughters, Kaitlyn and Megan
QUILT MADE BY PEO MEMBER HANGS IN AMES PUBLIC LIBRARY
were active FFA members also while attending Nevada High School.
Fidella Marty, P.E.O. Chapter KR in Ames created a P.E.O. Philanthropies Wall Row-Quilt for her chapter’s program on the International and Iowa Projects. She looked for a new way to present the same information that is presented each year. Using white-on-white stars as a background, yellow borders and binding, project logos and P.E.O. stars, the wall hanging is 39” wide by 81” long. As of 2017, the wall hanging is on loan at the Ames Public Library and hangs in the “P.E.O.” sponsored meeting room.
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Roland-Story High School fi rst semester honor roll Senior A Only Honor Roll Spencer Dodgen, Jade Elliott, Gabby Epperson, Anna Humphrey, Rachel Johnson, Teagan Johnson, Loralyn Larson, McKenna Magnuson, Patrick Marlow, Michaela Rader, Megan Sansgaard, Caleb Schlatter, Brett Staton, Natalie Tryon, Nick Turner, Tess Urbanek, Megan Van Brocklin, Matthew Weaver, Lynette Wuebker. Senior Honor Roll Zach Anderson, Grant Braun, Calvin Bright, Christian Buckels, Ashley Burns, Aaron Craig, Nicole De Penning, Joshua Engelby, Gavin Erickson, Cutler Fink, Jake Ford, Shelby
Hennager, Paul Hirschman, Elli Jennings, Brayden Lester, Wim Luyendijk, Paul Moats, Matthew Moore, Emily Narigon, Andie Phillips, Alex Retallick, Samantha Selmer, Connor Spainhower, Cora Spainhower, Jacob Sterle, Hannah Thiel, Calli Tystahl. Junior A Only Honor Roll Madeline Carlson, Jenna Clark, Anika DeWald, Carson Ehrenberg, Jessica Eslick, Madison Friest, Megan Goeders, Max Halstead, Megan Hodnefield, Lindsey Larson, Will Larson, Hailey Louw, Sidney Mathis, Hannah Patton, Megan Stevenson, Zach Taylor, Marcus
Thomas, Maddie Urbanek, Ashley Webb. Junior Honor Roll Kyauna Abele, Britt Avery, Ethan Beck, Andrew Braland, Mikaela Broich, Erin Delahoussaye, Julia Fauteux, Landon Greiner, Lydon Heifner, Kim Hendrian, Riley Holmgren, Matthew Hougland, Jessica Hovick, Shane Maglio, Josie Manzer, Leah Markwardt, Meredith McMullen, Layk Nollen, Sarah Phelan, Liam Scheuerman, Mitchel Shorkey, Blake Sievers, Kari Stephens, Emily Stewart, Sierra Tate, Garrett Twedt, Cassandra Weber. Sophomore A Only Honor Roll Tristan Balmer, Allisyn
Local graduates; dean’s list honorees Area students named to the dean’s list at Loras College are:
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Erin M. Sellberg and Christopher M. Stoker
STORY CITY
Samantha F. Garcia-Bracho To be named to the dean’s list, honorees must maintain a 3.5 GPA while taking 12 or more credit hours. Area students named to the dean’s list at Ellsworth Community College are:
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Kadie Osgood
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Sydney See
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Hannah Lee To be named to the dean’s list, honorees must maintain a 3.5 GPA while taking 12 or more credit hours.
Tabitha Halferty of Colo was named to the dean’s list at Mount Mercy University. To be named to the dean’s list, honorees must maintain a 3.6 GPA while taking 12 or more credit hours. Janci Lynn Ablard Bronson was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Olkahoma University-Norman. Ashley Smith of Colo graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from Wartburg College. Area students named to the dean’s list at Marshalltown Community College are:
was named to the chancellor’s list at the University of Minnesota-Crookston. To be named to the chancellor’s list, honorees must maintain a 4.0 GPA while taking 12 or more credits. Brian Pierce of Ames, was named to the dean’s list at University of MinnesotaDuluth. To be named to the dean’s list, honorees must maintain a 3.5 GPA while taking 12 or more credit hours. Area students named to the dean’s and president’s lists at Grand View University are:
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COLLINS
Kathleen Crow*, Edward Bignar, Kiley Kisling, Tony Knudson, Lyndi Yoder
NEVADA
COLO
Amber Coffman
Samuel Elliott-Rude To be named to the dean’s list, honorees must maintain a 3.5 GPA while taking 12 or more credit hours. Mikayla Jones of Huxley
Madison Farren
GILBERT
Julianna Battles*, Joy Battles
HUXLEY
Coghlan, Sam Diehl, Eric Dowe, Whitney Erickson, MaKayla Geise, Rylie Goeders, Colby Gray, Mae Hinderaker, Caitlyn Hocraffer, Abigail Jennings, Emily Johnson, Jacob Lester, Wyatt Origer, Carson Parker, Jacob Pitman, Alayna Ringsby, Eli Ruben, Jon Sansgaard, Grace Teig, Mason Thomas, Victoria Warren, Susie Weaver, Sydney Weaver, Allison Wuebker. Sophomore Honor Roll Hailey Anderson, Emma Auld, Anna Campbell, Ben Chelsvig, Stephany Cruz, Gradyn Dowling, Braydon Flattebo, Victoria Fournier, Kalyn Green, Carter
Madeline Sheldahl*, Elvis Calvert
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Anna Halstead*
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Melanie Vespestad*
STORY CITY
Emily Olson
NEVADA
Leah Peel
ROLAND
Cassandra Shadlow To be named to the president’s list (marked with an askerisk), honorees must maintain a 4.0 GPA while taking 12 or more credit hours. To be named to the dean’s list, honorees must maintain a 3.5 GPA while taking 12 or more credit hours. Erin Nuetzman of Story City has been named to the dean’s list at Augustana University. To be named to the dean’s list, honorees must maintain a 3.5 GPA while taking 12 or more credit hours. Kristin Upah from Ames received a Doctor
Greenfield, Madison Hall, Lauren Hansen, Angela Harestad, Derek Hartzler, Katherine Hawley, Heidy Johnson, Tessa Johnson, Taryn Johnston, Noah Krull, Tyler Lueck, Colby Martin, MacKenzie Mogren, Seth Moore, Grant Olson, Talyn Phillips, Victoria Pickering, Aaron Seydell, Adam Spence, Nick Stole, Kaitlyn Strobl, Ethan Taylor, Madilyn Turner, Anne Wilgenbusch. Freshmen A Only Honor Roll Kassy Ashburn, Hannah Barr, Emily Berggren, Dylan Brandner, Caitlyn Brice, Juliann Clark, Keura Cory, Courtney Gessner, Seth Halleland, Nic Hansen, Madison Hennager, Amanda Hofsommer, Dylan Ihle, Kaitlyn Kilstofte, Megan McGuigan, Matthew
Mehrtens, Quinn Olson, Dhanil Patel, Addisen Popp, Amy Rathmacher, Emily Ruben, Kaia Skaar, Kylie Tjernagel, Jacob Van Brocklin. Freshmen Honor Roll Anissa Alitz, Elias Apodaca, Madelyn Arthur, Landon Branchcomb, Kinley Buckels, Wyatt Bunn, Josie Concannon, Daniel Conis, Travis Cooper, Colby Crutchfield, Madisyn Forget, Alexis Heaberlin, Jessica Hendrian, Taylor Hink, Joe Hovick, Nolan Jackson, Luke Jones, Kaydee Kretmann, Tyler Kupka, Blake Lebeck, Jayden Macdonald, Caleb Markwardt, Dylan McKinley, McKenna Mohr, Ethan Nady, Gabe Nady, Rachel Patton, Sam Sirna, Adia Still, Brendan Taylor, Josie Thomas, Kenneth Thompson, Cora Twedt.
of Philosophy degree in physical therapy from St. Ambrose University on Dec. 17. Katie Brinton of Ames received a Master of Science degree in nursing from Allen College on Dec. 16. Makenna Peterson and
Annie Pollard of Ames earned semester honors at Edgewood College. To achieve honors, students must maintain a 3.5 GPA while taking 12 or more credits.
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Roland-Story High School second quarter honor roll Senior A Only Honor Roll Jade Elliott, Gabby Epperson, Gavin Erickson, Anna Humphrey, Elli Jennings, Rachel Johnson, Michaela Rader, Megan Sansgaard, Caleb Schlatter, Natalie Tryon, Nick Turner, Tess Urbanek, Megan Van Brocklin, Matthew Weaver, Lynette Wuebker. Senior Honor Roll Zach Anderson, Calvin Bright, Christian Buckels, Ashley Burns, Spencer
Dodgen, Nicole De Penning, Joshua Engelby, Cutler Fink, Jake Ford, Shelby Hennager, Paul Hirschman, Teagan Johnson, Loralyn Larson, Brayden Lester, Wim Luyendijk, McKenna Magnuson, Patrick Marlow, Ben Miller, Paul Moats, Matthew Moore, Emily Narigon, Alex Retallick, Dakota Rusher, Samantha Selmer, Connor Spainhower, Brett Staton, Jacob Sterle, Cayden Swett, Hannah Thiel, Calli Tystahl.
Junior A Only Honor Roll Madeline Carlson, Jenna Clark, Anika DeWald, Carson Ehrenberg, Jessica Eslick, Madison Friest, Max Halstead, Lindsey Larson, Will Larson, Hailey Louw, Sidney Mathis, Hannah Patton, Megan Stevenson, Zach Taylor, Maddie Urbanek, Ashley Webb. Junior Honor Roll Kyauna Abele, Britt Avery, Ethan Beck, Andrew Braland, Mikaela Broich, Saber Cory, Erin Delahoussaye, Julia Fauteux, Megan Goeders, Landon Greiner, Lydon Heifner, Kim Hendrian, Austin Hobbs, Megan Hodnefield, Riley Holmgren, Matthew Hougland, Jessica Hovick, Shane Maglio, Josie Manzer, Leah Markwardt, Meredith McMullen, Layk Nollen, Sarah Phelan,
Liam Scheuerman, Mitchel Shorkey, Blake Sievers, Emily Stewart, Sierra Tate, Marcus Thomas, Garrett Twedt, Sophie Van Rooij, Cassandra Weber. Sophomore A Only Honor Roll Tristan Balmer, Allisyn Coghlan, Sam Diehl, Eric Dowe, Whitney Erickson, MaKayla Geise, Rylie Goeders, Carter Greenfield, Mae Hinderaker, Caitlyn Hocraffer, Emily Johnson, Jakob Lester, Wyatt Origer, Carson Parker, Jacob Pitman, Alayna Ringsby, Eli Ruben, Jon Sansgaard, Mason Thomas, Grace Teig, Susie Weaver, Sydney Weaver, Allison Wuebker. Sophomore Honor Roll Hailey Anderson, Anna Campbell, Hayley Chamberlain, Ben Chelsvig,
Stephany Cruz, Gradyn Dowling, Braydon Flattebo, Victoria Fournier, Colby Gray, Kalyn Green, Madison Hall, Lauren Hansen, Angela Harestad, Derek Hartzler, Koby Hassebrock, Katherine Hawley, Abbi Jennings, Heidy Johnson, Tessa Johnson, Taryn Johnston, Tyler Lueck, Colby Martin, MacKenzie Mogren, Seth Moore, Grant Olson, Talyn Phillips, Victoria Pickering, Aaron Seydell, Adam Spence, Nick Stole, Kaitlyn Strobl, Ethan Taylor, Madilyn Turner, Nick Wakefield, Victoria Warren, Sydney Weaver, Anne Wilgenbusch. Freshmen A Only Honor Roll Kassy Ashburn, Emily Berggren, Dylan Brandner, Caitlyn Brice, Juliann Clark, Keura Cory, Nic Hansen, Madison
Hennager, Amanda Hofsommer, Dylan Ihle, Kaitlyn Kilstofte, Jayden MacDonald, Megan McGuigan, Matthew Mehrtens, Dhanil Patel, Addisen Popp, Amy Rathmacher, Emily Ruben, Sam Sirna, Kaia Skaar, Kylie Tjernagel, Jacob Van Brocklin. Freshmen Honor Roll Anissa Alitz, Madelyn Arthur, Hannah Bahr, Landon Branchcomb, Kinley Buckels, Wyatt Bunn, Josie Concannon, Daniel Conis, Travis Cooper, Colby Crutchfield, Madisyn Forget, Courtney Gessner, Seth Halleland, Alexis Heaberlin Jessica Hendrian, Taylor Hink, Joe Hovick, Nolan Jackson, Luke Jones, Kaydee Kretzmann, Blake Lebeck, Caleb Markwardt, Dylan McKinley, McKenna Mohr, Ethan Nady, Gabe Nady, Quinn Olson, Rachel Patton, Adia Still, Brendan Taylor, Josie Thomas, Kenneth Thompson, Cora Twedt.
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Ames PEO chaper KR presents gift to Raising Readers
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he P.E.O. Chapter KR presented their annual philanthropic gift to Raising Readers of Story County. Diana Claus, of Raising Readers, accepted the donation. Pictured from left to right:, Diana Claus (a member of Chapter KR), Lucille Taylor, Mary James, Carol Toft, Sheryl Drury and Sara Mitchell.
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PEOPLE Students in the class including: Madison Friest, Lindsey Larson, Mitch Shorkey, Zach Shadlow, Max Halstad, Matthew Hougland and Zach Taylor
Roland-Story agriculture business class design sale campaign Students in the Roland-Story agriculture business class have begun the new semester with an introductory task of designing and justifying a table top sales campaign. The premise of the lesson is to reinforce to the students the importance of sales and how to ‘catch the eye’ of a potential customer and how to collaborate with others to accomplish a common goal. The students were given a series of different veterinary medical tools and equipment and had to go about staging them. In upcoming lessons, the students will be working on a unit that pertains to problem solving within the business sectors with an emphasis on business math. The students in this class are earning 3 DMACC credits as well as a local credit applied towards their graduation requirements.