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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 .
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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
Story County Ex tension celebrates 100 years
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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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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, May 1, at Ames Public Library. No previous knowledge of Arabic is necessary.
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AMERICAN LEGION BINGO The 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 Legion-sponsored community programs in the Ames area.
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LAUNCH AND LEARN ChildServe will be hosting its first 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.
MAY 1
GILBERT CEMETERY NOTICE Please have all cemetery decorations in Gilbert Cemetery removed from the grass by May 1 to aid the caretaker in grooming the lawn.
MAY 2
ENVIRONMENT AND ART Join Octagon Center for the Arts for a panel discussion on the intersections of the environment and art, the beauty of our Iowa landscape, and how humans interact and are affected by the environment from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, in the ďŹ rst  oor community gallery at 427 Douglas Ave., Ames. The panelists will also discuss the environmental issues that are speciďŹ c to Iowa and what the average person can do to help.
MAY 3
IOWA ODYSSEY ISU Theatre’s “Iowa Odyssey (or How We Got to Here),â€? a unique, locally sourced theatre collaboration about identity, community and hope, opened Friday, April 26, at Fisher Theater. Evening performances will be at 7:30 p.m. on May 3-4. A matinee performances will be at 2 p.m. on May 5. Tickets are available through the Stephens Auditorium ticket ofďŹ ce, Ticketmaster or the Fisher Theater box ofďŹ ce prior to performances. Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for seniors and $11 for students.
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AMERICAN LEGION STEAK DINNER The American Legion Post 37 will hold its monthly steak dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, at 225 Main St., Ames. Dinner is open to the public. Enjoy an 8-ounce New York strip steak dinner or a 6-ounce sirloin steak dinner with potato and salad bar. Add shrimp and make it a combo for just a little more. Fried shrimp and ham steak dinners are also available. Proceeds beneďŹ t Legion-sponsored programs in the Ames area. For more events, see page 4
Fifteen members of the Ames Golden K Kiwanis attended the Tuesday, March 26, Nevada Kiwanis meeting and were treated to an excellent breakfast brunch and program by their Nevada Kiwanis hosts. Front row, from left, Bill Shrum, Duane Brodie, Ron Skrdla, Bruce Wight, Dick Peterson, Larry Trede, Gene Pollmann, Craig Fulton, Pete Peterson and Dennis Senne; back row, from left, Keith Folkmann, Don Muff, Dick Wilson, John Arthur and Larry Vallery. For more information about Ames Golden K, visit www.amesgoldenk.org. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Monsanto Fund donates to One Heart Equestrian Therapy Story County farmer David Swensen directed $2,500 to One Heart Equestrian Therapy, Inc. through America’s Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, a philanthropic arm of Bayer. As part of their mission, One Heart will use the funds to provide equineassisted activities and therapies to individuals with physical, mental and emotional disabilities. “The donation is particularly welcome at this time because we moved into our permanent home in north Ames last fall. We are in the process of expanding our infrastructure to enable classes year-round and initiating speciďŹ c services for veterans,â€? said Kris Lager, One Heart’s executive director. Celebrating its 10th year, America’s Farmers Grow Communities partners with farmers to support nonproďŹ t organizations strengthening rural communities. The program offers farmers the chance to direct a $2,500 donation to a nonproďŹ t of their choice. It has awarded more than $33 million to over 8,000 nonproďŹ ts across rural America. “A better life is Bayer’s goal. Farmers are invested in
One Heart Equestrian Therapy recently received a grant from the Monsanto Fund, a philanthropic arm of Bayer. Their “America’s Farmers Grow Communities� program provides winning farmers the opportunity to direct a $2,500 donation to a local nonprofit of their choice. This year’s winning Story County farmer is David Swensen, of Nevada. Front row, from left, Lisa Mendell and Kia Jordan, One Heart riders; back row, from left, Vicki (Mrs. David) Swensen; Rosie, One Heart therapy horse (Morgan Horse Association Therapy Horse of the Year 2013); and Kris Lager, One Heart executive director. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
their communities, they root for their neighbors, and they know when and where there is a need,� said Al Mitchell, vice president of corporate engagement at Bayer. “Farmers are one of
America’s best resources, which is why Grow Communities partners with them to direct donations to the organizations they are passionate about and that make a positive impact and a better
life in communities.� To learn more about the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program, visit www. AmericasFarmers.com or follow on Facebook at facebook.com/ AmericasFarmers.