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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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SWEET CORN SUPPER:

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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ARABIC WORKSHOP Join the Middle East Learning and Cultural Center for a free Arabic workshop from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24, at Ames Public Library. No previous knowledge in Arabic is necessary.

APRIL 24

AMERICAN LEGION BINGO American Legion Post 37 will offer bingo at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24, at 225 Main St., Ames. 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.

APRIL 24

CHEERS TO 50 YEARS Join the Ames Historical Society Lecture Series for Cheers to 50 Years. Stephens Auditorium Marks a Milestone at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24, at Ames Public Library auditorium, 515 Douglas Ave., Ames. Hear known and not-so-well-known behind-the-scenes stories about this remarkable building as it marks its ďŹ rst 50 years. Free and open to the public.

APRIL 24

Russ and Janet Melby presented the program, “The Melby’s Moroccan Odyssey,� at the Sons of Norway Kong Sverre Lodge April event in Story City. From left, Russ Melby, Janet Melby, Malika Moutiq and Janet Mortvedt. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Sons of Norway Kong Sverre Lodge ‘The Melbys’ Moroccan Odyssey’ Sons of Norway Kong Sverre Lodge held its April event in Story City with the program “The Melbys’ Moroccan Odyssey,� presented by Russ and

Janet Melby.

Russ and Janet spoke about and showed their photographs from their recent trip to Morocco.

Sons of Norway events are open to all interested in learning more about Scandinavian heritage and culture and guests are always welcome.

PANTORIUM SESSIONS KHOI Pantorium Sessions invites you to be in the studio audience for Barn Owl Band from 6:45 to 8 p.m. on April 22, at KHOI, 410 Douglas Ave., Ames. Good, old-fashioned, toe-tapping, foot-stomping entertainment brought up to date with fresh renditions of time honored songs, as well as new compositions. Stay after the music for presentations by KHOI board members and a reception with refreshments with something for everybody to eat. Concerts are free, donations accepted. If you feel so moved, bring a pie for the Pantorium Pie Potluck.

APRIL 25 SPRING OUTDOOR CONCERT

The spring outdoor concert at Iowa State University, co-headlined by R&B artist Ella Mai and pop/R&B artist Bazzi, will be at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 25 in the Molecular Biology parking lot on the north side of campus. Gates will open at 5 p.m.

The event will occur rain or shine. Tickets are $39 ($25 with an ISU student ID in advance and $30 with an ISU student ID the day of the show) and are available online via www.midwestix.com, as well as in the Maintenance Shop Box OfďŹ ce in the Memorial Union.

APRIL 25

PANTORIUM SESSIONS KHOI Pantorium Sessions invites you to be in the studio audience for Cameron Rayburn from 6:45 to 8 p.m. on April 22 at KHOI, 410 Douglas Ave., Ames.

Otherwise known as SLICE the Celestial Sorcerer, known to amaze crowds with his interstellar beasts and astronomical lyrics.

Concerts are free, donations accepted.

If you feel so moved, bring a pie for the Pantorium Pie Potluck.

APRIL 26

AMERICAN LEGION PORK TENDERLOINS Stop by American Legion Post 37 for a Pork Tenderloin Sandwich Basket Night from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 27, at 225 Main St., Ames. Open to the public.

Enjoy the best pork tenderloin sandwich in Ames, a large seven-ounce pork tenderloin sandwich with all the ďŹ xings and fries for $6. Proceeds support Legion-sponsored programs in the community.

Ames Choral Society to present ‘Spring!’ concert on April 28 The Ames Choral Society will present its spring concert, “Spring!� at 7 p.m., on Sunday, April 28, at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 209 Colorado Ave., Ames.

The Choral Society is directed by Steve Hoifeldt, with Barb Evenson, accompanist.

The program features music celebrating the return of spring, nature, and love. Selections include “Ice� (Bruce Sled), “Bohemian Rhapsody� (Queen), “Gaelic Blessing� (Rutter), “Pilgrims’ Hymn�

(Paulus), “The Earth Adorned� (Ahlen), and a variety of madrigals

by Bennett, Burns, Diemer and Weelkes.

Tickets for the concert are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Children under 12 will be admitted free. Tickets may be purchased from Choral Society members, at Rieman Music, 327 Main St. in Ames and at the door.

On Monday, May 6, the Ames Choral Society will welcome new members into the ACS Summer Chorus, which will present a concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 30, at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church.

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The Ames Choral Society will present “Spring!�, at 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 209 Colorado Ave., Ames.

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Heartland Senior Services • 205 S. Walnut Ave. • (515) 233-2906 Lunch Menus Wednesday, April 24: Macaroni and cheese, Lima beans, garden lettuce salad, cut banana, birthday treat.

Thursday, April 25: Shepherd’s pie, California blend, carrots and celery sticks, applesauce.

Friday, April 26: Pork tips with chutney,

country sweet potatoes, mixed vegetable blend, mandarin oranges, peanut butter cookie.

Monday, April 29: Tatertot casserole,

broccoli cuts, mixed fruit cup, sugar cookie.

Tuesday, April 30: Southwestern chicken, au gratin potatoes, spinach, mandarin

oranges, sugar free vanilla pudding.

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, April 24 9 a.m., Video exercise 11:45 a.m., Lunch and learn 1 p.m., Coloring work-

shop 1 p.m., Rummikub Thursday, April 25 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, April 26 9 a.m., Video exercise

1 p.m., Friday afternoon cards Sunday, April 28 1:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Monday, April 29

9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Senior band Tuesday, April 30 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I

9:45 a.m., Songbirds 12:30 p.m., Canasta

Central Iowa RSVP • (515) 292-8890 Nevada Medical Center If you enjoy meeting new people this is the opportunity for you. Volunteers are needed from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. for the gift shop at Nevada Senior Care and Nevada Medical Center. Please call Arti at (515) 292-8890.

Reiman Gardens — Butterfl y Wing Docents Volunteers are needed to help with monitoring the space to ensure USDA regulations are followed and the butterfl ies are contained within the exhibit. These volunteers, also known as Butterfl y Wing Docents, interact directly with the public answering questions about the butterflies and plants in the exhibit. All new Butterfl y Wing Docents are required to attend one training session. Weekday and weekend opportunities available. Perfect for individuals and couples.

Reiman Gardens — Conservatory Docents Do you enjoy interacting with people and teaching others? Are you into tropical plants? Reiman Gardens’ new Conservatory Docent volunteer position might be the perfect opportunity for you. Conservatory Docents greet visitors to the Hughes Conservatory, share information about the plants and current center display, and are available for questions. No plant knowledge is necessary to get started. Weekday and weekend opportunities are available. Perfect for individuals and couples.

ACCESS Administrative Volunteer Volunteer your time to help the Assault Care Center Extending Shelter and Support (ACCESS) with beneficial clerical and administrative support. Duties to include compiling and entering data, answering phones, researching topics, filing and

copying and preparing mailings. Your time will make a difference. To get involved, contact Arti at (515) 2928890.

Ames Public Library — Small talk child care Be a part of a research program centered on early literacy and communication skills. Free child care is provided for families who participate in eight-week classes and follow up meetings, and volunteers are a big part of meeting that need. Our schedule is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Mondays and from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. You do not have to commit to every class or every week.

Ames Public Library — Inspire reading tutors APL had embarked on a new tutoring program for students in third grade or older who are struggling with reading challenges

such as dyslexia. You will be assigned one student and will meet together at APL once a week. You will assist them through the multi-level Barton Reading System. Training is provided. A background in education is not required but you should feel comfortable providing compassionate guidance and individual instruction to students.

Ames Public Library — Youth services program assistant A volunteer is needed from 11 a.m. to noon on Thursdays and Fridays to assist with our MAKER MORNING program. You will assist children of all ages with a preplanned craft during this drop-in program. You do not have to be profi cient in crafts, just enjoy easy craft activities with kids.

Food at First Utilizes and depends on volunteers every day to help prep and serve meals as well as staff the

free market. RSVP assists with two of the many shifts available each month. For RSVP, eight volunteers are needed from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on May 13 and May 23 to assist with packaging donations and manning the donation stations at the free market food pantry.

If you are interested in helping with these or other shifts, call 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 to 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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Altrusa donates to three local organizations Altrusa International of Ames, Inc., service club was pleased to present checks to three local organizations recently.

Thanks to the funds raised from the great success of the 30th

Holiday Home Tour that Altrusa held in December 2018, the club was able to provide various amounts to the following organizations: $500 to Youth and Shelter Services (YSS); $1,000 to Ames Days for Girls

Team; and $2,000 to Friendship Arc, Inc. We are so grateful for the opportunity to support each of these recipients; thank you to all of those who attended the Holiday Home Tour.

Mary Ellen Metzger, Altrusa president elect, and Holiday Home Tour Co-Chair Mary Mekemson present the check to Natalie Seibold, taskforce chair of Friendship Arc, Inc. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

From left, Mary Ellen Metzger, Altrusa president elect, and Holiday Home Tour CoChair Mary Mekemson present the check to Ryan Dierks, of Youth and Shelter Services.

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Mary Ellen Metzger, Altrusa president elect, and Holiday Home Tour Co-Chair Mary Mekemson present the check to Carol Helland and Mary Ross, of the Ames Days for Girls team. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

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Ninety-nine piano students performed in Ames District IMTA Pre-College Piano auditions Ninety-nine talented and highly committed piano students from 11 central Iowa piano studios performed in the annual Ames District Iowa Music Teachers Association (IMTA) Pre-College Piano Auditions on Saturday, Jan. 26, in the Iowa State University Music Hall.

Students performed three to four pieces of varying musical styles and took written and aural theory exams to receive a written evaluation and I-to-IV rating from a certified IMTA adjudicator.

Ninety-three students received I (top) ratings; 51 students also received further honors.

Sixty-seven students received a combined Music Theory and Ear Training score of 90 percent or above and were named to the IMTA Theory Honor Roll.

Fifteen performers were chosen as winners, and fifteen more as alternates.

An Honors Recital was on Sunday, Feb. 17, in the Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall in the Music Hall on the ISU Campus.

The winners advanced to the IMTA state auditions at Wartburg College in Waverly in March.

The following teachers organized and entered students in the event: Janci Bronson,

Nicole Farley, Paula Forrest, Mei-Hsuan Huang, Patricia Izbicki, Larisa Kanevski (cochair), Nai-Ying Liao (co-chair), Cindy Lin, Donita McCoy (cochair), Michiyo Nakatani, and Ann Wong, all of Ames; and John Devlin (co-chair), Le Grand.

Winners, with their teacher’s name in parentheses, are as follows: Level A: Joy Zhang (Kanevski) and Natalie Westort (Kanevski); Level B: Mick Wu (Wong) and Leanna Kim (Kanevski); Level C1: Amaya Dassanayake (Kanevski) and Adam Zhu (Kanevski); Level C2: Laurel Mizerak (Bronson) and Jiewen Luo (Lin); Level D: Tejas Tirthapura (Nakatani) and Laura Chen (Kanevski); Level E: Helen Mao (Kanevski), Lucy Gannon (Kanevski) and Angelina Chen (Kanevski).; Level F: Lawrence Deng (Kanevski) and Oliver Chen (Kanevski).

Fifteen performers were named as Alternates and will advance to IMTA State Auditions if a winner cannot attend.

Alternates are as follows: Level A: Harry Wang (Wong) and Ethan Wang (Wong); Level B: Alyssa Zheng (Kanevski) and Lynda Sun (Liao); Level C1: Sherry Wang (Wong) and Fyona Shi (Liao);

Level C2: Sevilin Gul (Kanevski) and Gretchen Mizerak (Bronson); Level D: Nikolay Silkin (Kanevski) and Aubrey Mizerak (Bronson); Level E: Yuer Zhu (Kanevski), Devon Tsia-Olson (Kanevski) and Eddie Wei (Kanevski); Level F: Tanya Fan (Kanevski) and Ashley Xu (Huang).

Twenty-one students received Honorable Mention ratings, indicating highly competent, musical performances. These students are as follows: Level A: Daniel Carlson, Lucas Du, Theo Westort, Masha Kovnir; Level B: Sophia Kyveryga, Raylene Chen; Level C1: Vienna Rossmanith, Maia Westort, Sarah Yao, Jenna Kim, Siray Zhu, Veronica Smith; Level C2: Tiffany Fang, Chloe BernsSchweingruber, Claire Schiebe, John Higgins; Level D: Lindy Chen; Level E: Steven Tian, Arunadee Fernando, Lizzie Deng, Katie Gu; Level F: Hannah Huang.

The following students also participated: Level A: Anika Banerjee, Elliott Coffey, Samantha Gibbons, Emma Ke, Chloe Lee, Chloe Lu, Mira Starobin, Annabelle Wen; Level B: Miles Britt, Taylor Dolezal, Elizabeth Duncan, Millie Heitmann, Sarah Higgins, Nathan Lee, Ak-

Adam Zhu

Alyssa Zheng

Amaya Dassanayake

Angelina Chen

Ashley Xu

Aubrey Mizerak

Devon Tsia-Olson

Eddie Wei

Ethan Wang

Fyona Shi

Gretchen Mizerak

Harry Wang

Helen Mao

Jiewen Luo

Joy Zhang

Laura Chen

Laurel Mizerak

Lawrence Deng

Leanna Kim

Lucy Gannon

Lynda Sun

Mick Wu

Natalie Westort

NIkolay Silkin

Oliver Chen

Sevilin Gul

Sherry Wang

Tanya Fan

Tejas Tirthapura

Yuer Zhu

shay Sarda, Claire Lu, Adeline Mund, Claire Wang, James Xing; Level C1: Emily Carnahan, Aubrey Dolezal, Annie Gao, Grace Wu; Level C2: Susan Li, Anna Mussig, Stuart Nebel, Akshay Sarda; Level D: Raychie Chen, David Dong, Seojin

Lee, Mengze Li, Sivani Manimaran, Ellie Nebel, Emil Poag, Preksha Sarda, Claire Smith, Emma Zheng; Level E: Amy Guan, Catherine Merchant, Henry Tang, Jacob Xing, William Zheng. Level F: Lydia Berns-Schweingruber, Louis Higgins, Ezekiel

DeBoest.

The adjudicators for the event were Iowa Music Teachers Association Master Teachers Nancy Cree, of Iowa City, Linda Benson, of Gowrie, Jason Sifford, of Iowa City, and Sharon Jensen, of Dubuque.

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VFW Post 674 contributes ‘Buddy Poppy’ proceeds of $3,100 to support six local nonprofit organizations

Nevada FFA members who participated in the North Central District FFA contest were, from left, Kylee Beving, Marshal Sheldahl, Makayla Spaid, Nate Dumbaugh, William Carsrud, McKinley Spaid, Shieann Flores, Ella Toot, Wyatt Lewis, Addison Anderson, Megan Mumm and Kennedy Steffes. Not pictured: Kevin Cooper, Nevada FFA advisor.

Nevada FFA competes at district contest

VFW Post No. 674 in Ames contributed its “Buddy Poppy” proceeds of $3,100 to support six local nonprofit organizations. Front row, from the left, $500 to Josh Lieb of Veterans Golf Association; $500 to Kris Fish Kuhlman with Big Captain Bull and Joyce Allender with Connor of Puppy Jake Foundation; $500 to Lisa Reeves, Judy Dahlke, Linda Carver Randie camp and Autumn Long of Raising Readers; $500 to Amy Divine of Inspire; $500 to Tess Cody and Virginia Adair of ACCESS; and $600 to Jeffrey Vaske and Jennifer Dieter of Iowa State University Veterans Club. Back row, from the left, Dan Sheeley, Brian Anderson, Dan Divine, Jim Oberding and Bob Pokorny. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Twelve Nevada FFA members traveled to Belmond-Klemme High School for the North Central District FFA Leadership contest on Saturday, March 2.

A team of six freshmen earned a fourthplace silver award in the Experience the Action competition.

This contest consists of creating a presentation highlighting the benefi ts of participating in FFA. Three students

earned a silver award in the Chapter Program of Activities competition.

The POA is a visual presentation of chapter activities narrated by two speakers, and a student operates the AV equipment.

Megan Mumm earned a silver award in chapter website competition.

Megan logged more than 20 hours in constructing the website.

Two members represented the chapter as delegates for voting in the business and district officer sessions.

“Very impressed with these students to invest many hours in preparation, and also be willing to get up early on a Saturday morning, put on official FFA dress, and represent our chapter and school,” said Kevin Cooper, Nevada agriculture education instructor and FFA advisor.

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Adia Willems demonstrates a whip and tongue graft. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Colby Crutchfield demonstrates how to make a patch bud. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

R-S horticulture students learn to propagate plants In recent weeks, students in the RolandStory horticulture class have been learning about plant propagation

methods. They began the unit by learning about seeds and have progressed into asexual propagation methods

such as dividing, layering, cuttings and grafting.

In there most recent lab, the students learned

about grafting and budding methods such as whip and tongue grafts and patch budding.

According to agricul-

ture education instructor Brad Taylor, “These were lab activities that opened the students eyes to what individuals

within the horticulture profession do as well as what homeowners are able to do in caring for their trees and shrubs.”

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ISU Theatre explores questions of identity, community through ‘Iowa Odyssey (or How We Got to Here)’ ISU Theatre’s “Iowa Odyssey (or How We Got to Here),” a unique, locally sourced theatre collaboration about identity, community and hope, opens on Friday, April 26, at Fisher Theater.

The impetus for the original show came from conversations with Iowa State University’s Offi ce of Diversity and Inclusion about the challenges that undocumented students face in sharing their personal stories, said Amanda PetefishSchrag, assistant professor of theatre. “(The offi ce) is hearing these compelling stories, but the act of sharing puts students at risk,” PetefishSchrag said. “We began exploring how to use theatre’s technique and privilege to tell stories that would allow conversations to take place in the light of day instead of behind closed doors.”

Using a pastiche of narratives and both new and old storytelling techniques, “Iowa Odyssey” shares

Iowa State University students Lena Menefee-Cook, left, Rob Delgado, center, and Jillian Kurovski, right, rehearse a scene for ISU Theatre’s “Iowa Odyssey.” CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

real-life stories that resulted from months of local research. Last fall the production’s student advance team began interviewing Ames community members and ISU students, faculty and staff about their experiences of culture, identity and immigration. The team also conducted archival research on the history of immigration in Iowa.

“This show isn’t about London or New York or other places, but here,” PetefishSchrag said. “It is a

story of us. All the stories relate to how did we get to here, both geographically and philosophically.

How did we arrive at this moment, and who are we when we say we are Iowans? We’re exploring how the question of identity and where we come from shapes how we can build a community together.”

The stories in “Iowa Odyssey” expand beyond those of undocumented students. One story will focus on the Babel Proclama-

tion of 1918, issued

by Iowa’s Governor William Harding during the anti-German sentiment of World War I. The proclamation stated, “Only English was legal in public or private schools, in public conversations, on trains, over the telephone, at all meetings and in all religious services.”

A set of stories titled “Pushing and Pulling” highlights immigration through circumstances that “push” people to Iowa – such as a humanitar-

ian crisis – and opportunities that “pull” people to Iowa for work or education. In “Stories that Root Us,” performers will share family stories gathered from their interviews and explore how stories passed down through generations create belonging and identity.

Bethmari Marquez Barreto, a junior animal ecology and performing arts major from Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, said she felt a responsibility to use her identities as an artist and multicultural student to bring attention to an important social issue.

“I have always wanted to share my experience, compare it to others and see the differences and similarities within our journey,” she said.

“What a better way to express all of our stories than through theatre, which is a great and creative platform to address things that we might not want to talk about?”

Rob Delgado, a senior in performing

arts, said the opportunity to develop a show based on unique stories attracted him to the project.

“In ‘Iowa Odyssey’ we have a chance to tell stories of individuals that nobody else may ever get to hear,” he said.

“What does it take to shape a person?

What is identity? What is diversity? How do people perceive these traits and qualities of the people? By telling the stories of others, we learn about individuals, but more than that, we create community.”

After completing their initial research, the advance team recruited additional students to join storybuilding teams. Each team was assigned a story to develop for stage in a variety of ways. The teams then selected which of those variations to write, design and perform for the final show.

The highly collaborative experiment creates both excitement and risk.

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Student teacher Kassidy Kuhlmann, center, works with students Stephany Cruz and Sarah Yeager as they demonstrate the process of T-budding. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

R-S horticulture students study asexual propagation Reiman Gardens will be open until 8 p.m. on April 27, May 2, May 3 and May 4 for visitors to see more than 55,000 stunning tulips as well as thousands of other spring blooms.

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55,000 tulips at Reiman More than 55,000 tulips soon will be on display at Reiman Gardens. The tulips are so densely planted, they will look like a sea of tulips.

Inspired by our 2019 theme of Toys & Games, from uniquely patterned varieties that led to tulip mania, to gold tulips (the color of money),

and red and black assortments inspired by roulette, be sure to visit each display to learn how tulips became game pieces in a historic game of chance.

Reiman Gardens will be open until 8 p.m. on the following nights April 27, May 2, May 3 and May 4.

Plan a visit to see

the more than 55,000 stunning tulips as well as thousands of other spring blooms.

The Gardens will offer extended weekend hours for the public to see the tulips at their prime.

Students in the Roland-Story horticulture program have been studying the topic of plant asexual propagation methods the past several weeks and one of their activities involved the topic of “Tbudding.”

One of their labs was to be able to perform a “T-bud” graft as well as various other asexual plant propagation methods. Another one of their activities involved the topic of

“polarization” or the ability of plants to send roots and shoots into the correct location.

One of the labs the students undertook was to fi nd out what happens in bulb plants are planted upside down.

According to agriculture education instruc-

tor Brad Taylor, “This was a short and fun lab for the students to theorize what potentially will happen and why it happens.”

Additional labs the students did involved grafting, dividing potatoes and separation/ dividing of outdoor plants.

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APRIL 26 AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY DINNER American Legion Post 48 will host an Auxiliary Dinner from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on April 26, at 1331 Sixth St., Nevada. It will include a full course dinner with dessert and drinks for a donation of $8 for adults and $4 for children. Carryout available. The money supports our veterans and the Post No. 48 activities.

APRIL 26 MIDWEST CHILDREN’S CHOIR FESTIVAL The Midwest Children’s Choir Festival will be at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 26, in Stephens Auditorium. The festival is sponsored by the Ames Children’s Choirs and will feature guest conductor Elizabeth McFarland, wellknown choral educator from Southeast Missouri State University. Three guest choirs will perform separately: the Siouxland Youth Chorus, the Urbandale Middle School Choir and the Ames Children’s Choirs. Then, select singers from across the state of Iowa will join the featured choirs to perform in the Festival Mass Choir, totaling 365 singers. Tickets are $18 for adults and $10 for students/ seniors and are available at the Stephens Ticket Office or through TicketMaster. For more information, call (515) 290-1422.

APRIL 27 GILBERT ADULT PROM Join us for a great evening of laughs, great times with friends and help us support a great cause. The Gilbert Adult Prom will be from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, at Ames Golf and Country Club, 5725 George Washington Carver Ave., Ames. All proceeds from the

event will go to the city of Gilbert’s Parks and Recreation Department for much needed sports equipment for the community of Gilbert.

APRIL 27 AMERICAN LEGION VENDOR FAIR American Legion Post 37 will host a spring vendor fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, at 225 Main St., Ames. Open to the public. This vendor fair will showcase local artisans and merchants representing many of your favorite shopat-home products. Here is a chance to get that special Mother’s Day gift while supporting area merchants.

APRIL 27 FUN RUN AND PANCAKE BREAKFAST Join us for our Spring 5K Fun Run and Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, April 27, at Roland-Story Middle School, 206 S. Main St., Roland.

All proceeds will go to the Roland Pool. The 5K Run/ Walk will begin at 9 a.m., with registration at 7:30 a.m..

Ages 9 to 19 are $20, ages 20 and up are $25 and at the door registrations are $30.

A pancake breakfast sponsored by the Roland Kiwanis that begins at 7:30 a.m and is free to participants and a free-will donation for nonparticipants.

APRIL 27 CENTRAL IOWA BARN DANCE The Central Iowa Barn Dance Association invites you to dance from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. on April 27, at the Collegiate-Wesley Annex, 130 S. Sheldon Ave., Ames.

Everyone is welcome. Our callers will introduce the figures and teach each dance before the music begins. This month’s dance will feature a

round-robin of local callers, including Lonna Nachtigal, Reid Miller, Von Kaster, Scott Kalberer and Bill Morris. We will dance to live music by The Barn Owl Band. Admission is $7, students $5. Free parking is available north of the Annex. For more information, contact Dan Treadway at (515) 291-0857.

APRIL 27 YARD WASTE FREE DAY The Spring Yard Waste Free Day will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, at Chamness Technology, 400 Freel Drive, east Ames.

Residents will be able to get rid of yard waste, including brush, at no charge during this event. Those participating in Yard Waste Free Day are asked to enter the site from Southeast Fifth Street and exit onto Lincoln Way. Participants should follow Chamness Technology’s rules for proper yard waste disposal. Yard waste is not accepted at the Resource Recovery Plant. For additional information or questions, call Chamness Technology at (515) 450-0450 and leave a message.

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APRIL 28

AMERICAN LEGION BINGO

LIVE AT THE MOON Join Prairie Moon Winery and Vineyards for its Live at the Moon event, featuring a performance by Coffeeshop Romance, from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 7, 3801 W. 190th St., Ames. Admission to this performance is free.

APRIL 28 AMERICAN LEGION BINGO

American Legion Post 48 will offer bingo at 6:30 p.m. on April 30 at 1331 Sixth St, Nevada. A light meal and refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m., with the game starting at 7 p.m. A package is $5 and the money supports the high school scholarships.

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American Legion Post 37 will offer bingo at 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, at 225 Main St., Ames. 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.

ARABIC WORKSHOP

APRIL 29

American Legion Post 37 will offer bingo at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, at 225 Main St., Ames. 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 Legionsponsored community programs in the Ames area.

SPRING LUNCHEON Ames Woman’s Club will hold its annual fundraising event, a spring luncheon, at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, April 29, at the clubhouse, 106 S. Dakota Ave, Ames. After lunch, bridge and other card games will be played. Tickets are $8. Call Connie at (515) 232-8343 for more.

Join the Middle East Learning and Cultural Center for a free Arabic workshop from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, at Ames Public Library. No previous knowledge of Arabic is necessary.

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ARTS AWARDS

APRIL 29

LAUNCH AND LEARN

The Ames Community Arts Council will host its annual Arts Awards Celebration at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, at the Octagon Center for the Arts, 427 Douglas Ave., Ames. The public is invited to join the Arts Council in honoring those who have supported and encouraged the arts through their extraordinary actions and exemplary service to the Ames Community. This event if free and open to everyone. Refreshments will be served. Music will be provided by the Fifth of Brass Quintet.

WALK IN THE WOODS

ChildServe will be hosting its first ever luncheon, Launch and Learn, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, at Octagon Center for the Arts. The event will feature a delicious lunch and provide an opportunity for our community members to learn about our mission and services, and hear the stories for children and families impacted by Childserve. To reserve your sponsorship and table, please visit childserve.org/launchandlearn.

For questions, contact Lacey Wolf at LaceyWo@childserve. org.

Take a spring walk in the woods from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 29, at Hertz Family Woods and Nature Preserve, 25401 Country Club Road, Nevada. Learn to stop and smell (and identify) the flowers with former Story County Conservation Director Steve Lekwa. Be dressed to spend time in the woods and wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes you don’t mind getting wet or muddy. Bring a full water bottle. Registration is not required.

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PEOPLE

Ames Community Arts Council hosts 2019 arts awards celebration on April 28 AThe Ames Community Arts Council will host its annual Arts Awards Celebration at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 28,at the Octagon Center for the Arts, 427 Douglas Ave., Ames.

The public is invited to join the Arts Council in honoring those who have supported and encouraged the arts through their extraordinary actions and exemplary service to the Ames community. This event is free and open to everyone.

Refreshments will be served. Music will be provided by the Fifth of Brass Quintet.

The following awards will be given: Hazel Hammer Cherished Volunteer: Ben Smith, nominated

by Stanley Rabe Ben Smith is receiving the Hazel Hammer Cherished Volunteer Award. Active with ACTORS since 2009, Ben is there to support every show, whether cast for the stage or working behind the scenes. According to nominator Stanley Rabe, “Ben is dependable, pleasant, and resourceful. He solves problems. Therefore, he is usually one of the fi rst go-to people at ACTORS.” Bill Pelz Arts Advocacy Award: Sara Compton, nominated

by Tammy Koolbeck Nominated by Tammy Koolbeck, Sara Compton will receive the Bill Pelz Arts Advocacy Award. As a 20+ year staff member at the Iowa State Center, former K-12 music teacher, and music calligraphist, Sara advocates and supports students and adults – whether their interest is in partici-

pating or enjoyment of the performing arts – through her work and volunteer activities.

Distinguished Board Member: Lynn McElrath, nominated by Stanley Rabe Lynn McElrath was nominated by Stanley Rabe to receive the Distinguished Board Member Award. Lynn joined the ACTORS Board of Directors in 2012 as treasurer, and has since held numerous executive positions on the board.

Lynn is a “get-it-done and take charge person. She is a leader and support person.

And, for an all-volunteer organization, she makes it fun.”

Art in the Workplace: Northcrest Community, nominated by Ronnie Lindeman Northcrest Community, nominated

by Ronnie Lindeman, will be recognized with the Art in the Workplace Award.

According to one nominator, in addition to the regular exhibits on display in the main dining room and other public spaces in the Northcrest Community, “Northcrest has an abundance of educational programs, singing groups, instrumental ensembles, children’s choirs, piano recitals, and other entertainment for the enjoyment of this senior living community.” Says another, “The arts are alive and thriving at Northcrest Community!”

Local Treasure: Molly McDonald, nominated by Jennifer Knox The Local Treasure Award will be given to former farm kid and current Ames resi-

dent Molly McDonald.

Nominated by Jennifer Knox, Molly has been active in the area poetry, burlesque, arts, and comedy scenes, appearing as her alter ego Max Power. She has a book of poetry, Empty Like a Pocket, and just finished her fi rst novel. Molly’s favorite vegetable is cabbage, and she really digs the color brown.

Art Educator: Anthony Stevens, nominated

by Nadav Mer Art Educator awardee Anthony Stevens, nominated by local business owner Nadav Mer, has been teaching drums and percussion in Ames for many years. Known for his African percussion and drum workshops held regularly all over central Iowa, Anthony works hard to bring world music to local public school children and beyond.

Veronika Ruedenberg Cultural Entrepreneur: Rachel and Bryon Dudley, nominated

by Jennifer Knox Rachel and Bryon Dudley are receiving the Veronika Ruedenberg Cultural Entrepreneur Award.

According to nominator Jennifer Knox, “Rachel and Bryon Dudley have shaped the Ames’ music scene with their talent, enthusiasm, and generosity.” Talented musicians in their own right, the two co-own the recording studio, The Spacement, and the local record label, Nova Labs. Nova Labs has released over

100 Iowa albums in the last 5+ years and helped launch the Maximum Ames Music Festival. Their latest performance project, the Uncertainty Festival, began in 2017 and hosts musicians, spoken word, and alternative performance artist from across the country.

Lifetime Achievement: Mark Forbis, nominated by Senior Variety Show In the words of his peers with the Senior Variety Show, Mark Forbis “is an extraordinary pianist, leader, and curator of artistic performances, offering his services to many organizations, churches, and scores of programs in our community for the past 35 years.” Mark has brought people together to create beautiful music and meaningful theatrical experiences with ACTORS, Ames Choral Society’s Cabaret, numerous churches, and the Senior Variety Show. He has directed and encouraged over 200 senior performers, and inspired thousands in the audiences to recognize the power of performing arts in the lives of seniors. All of this, and more, makes Mark a perfect recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award.

The Ames Community Arts Council is supported in part by the city of Ames Commission on the Arts (COTA). For more information visit www. amesart.org.

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A Bandshell Park concert is also anticipated around July 4.

Rehearsals for The Society’s 2019-20 concert season will start Monday, Aug. 26.

The season includes a December concert, a Cabaret in February and a spring concert in April.

Singers interested in joining the Ames Choral Society are asked to contact Music Director Steve Hoifeldt.

The Ames Choral Society rehearses from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. on Mondays at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church and is composed of 50 to 60 singers who represent a wide range of ages and occupations.

Membership dues

support the administration of the society.

Whether the singers are in high school, college, employed in the community or retired, they are all drawn to the enjoyment of community singing and the challenge of perfecting quality choral music.

The Ames Choral Society is a member of the Ames Community Arts Council (ACAC).

The society is supported in part by a grant from the Ames Council on the Arts (COTA).

Additional donations are always welcome to support the activities of the Ames Choral Society.

For more information about the society, contact (515) 232-5545 or www. ameschoral.org and like us on Facebook.

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