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Come try out your comedy skills at Mother’s Pub, 2900 West St., in Ames, for the comedy show Parents Permission Required . Sign up is at 6:30 p.m. and the show will start at 7 p.m. Comedians will get five minutes to set. do a
CALENDAR OF EVENTS Tech“Cryptography: niques for Secure Communication.� Parking is available en@ near the northeast January 4, 2018 is Hightrance. The meeting 9 am - DMACC the cy free and open to School Equivalen n public. program registratio on will be at 9 a.m. 4 at Thursday, Jan. JAN. 6 IN DMACC Hunziker FAMILY MOVIES Bell Center, 1420 S. Jan. THE GARDENS: Ave. Classes run 2. Looking for a warm 8 through March place to keep kids For a current scheda by entertained for ule, please stop Head couple hours? the DMACC front to Reiman Gardens desk or go to www. The for a family movie dmacc.edu/hiset. 1 at 10 a.m. and class is free. Scholarfor p.m. each Saturday. ships available is This week’s movie testtextbooks and n is ‘Cars.’ Admissio ing fees. For more free for kids under information, please at 17, members and contact Anneke for $8 ISU students; or 515-290-4775 u. adults and $7 for amundel@dmacc.ed snacks seniors. Movie for will be available JAN. 4 purchase.
AUGUST 2
BREAKFAST WITH A BOOK:
Join us at Farm Grounds, 1026 Sixth St. in Nevada, for our Breakfas t with a Book reading group. The group meet at 8:30 a.m. will Coffee and breakfas may be purchase d from Farm Grounds.t The copies of each month’s discussio n book will be available lic Library. Contact from Nevada Pubthe library for informati on. more
JAN. 4
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STORY COUNTY DEMOCRAT Q&A:
The Story County host a Democrats will 6-8 Q&A event from p m on Thursday,
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AUGUST 2
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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 i n judge t ervice i nd Unity The
AUGUST 3
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 you can eat sweet corn, dog and cucumbe hamburger or hot r salad for $7.
AUGUST 4
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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 Fresh Thyme from by noon to 3 p.m. at SE Fifth St. for great quality seafood 215 great prices. at
AUGUST 4
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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 first 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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Gilbert High School Kiwanis Key Club sponsored a Stash The Trash event
MAY 8
NORTH GRAND FARMERS MARKET North Grand Farmers Market is open from 3 to 6 p.m. every Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Saturday, in the parking lot on the northside of JCPenney at North Grand Mall. To become a vendor or for additional information, call (515) 232-7930.
MAY 8
MILITARY SYMPOSIUM “Building Awareness: The Military Community and ISU Extension and Outreach� will be offered from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, in the ISU Memorial Union’s Sun Room. The symposium is a statewide event and open to anyone interested, including the military community at ISU, local veterans groups, agencies and individuals who support the military community, county veterans service officers, and ISU Extension and Outreach faculty, specialists and county staff. Online registration for the May 8 symposium is available at http://bit.ly/ buildingawareness12196. There is a $10 registration fee for community members, but the event is free to all ISU students. Parking is available in the Memorial Union parking garage and military community members will receive a free parking pass.
MAY 8
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 8, at Ames Public Library. No previous knowledge in Arabic is necessary.
MAY 8
COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE Come to the Nevada High School and community blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, at Gates Hall, Nevada. Book your appointment at liveservebloodcenter.org or by calling (800) 287-4903.
MAY 9
ORDINANCE DISCUSSION A facilitated discussion of the proposed ordinance amendments will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, in the public meeting room located on the second floor of the Story County Administration Building, 900 Sixth St., Nevada. Story County residents, stakeholders and those that may be affected by the ordinance amendments are encouraged to attend.
MAY 9
STORY CITY AND ROLAND BLOOD DRIVE Come to the Story City and Roland communities blood drive from 12:30 to 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, at Story City Community Center, 503 Elm St., Story City. Book your appointment at liveservebloodcenter.org or by calling (800) 2874903.
MAY 9
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP The monthly meeting of the year for the Alzheimer’s/Dementia caregiver support group at Mary Greeley Medical Center will be at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, at Mary Greeley Medical Center, atrium B conference room, 1111 Duff Ave., Ames. This group meets every second Thursday of every month. The meetings are free of charge and open to the public. If you have questions or would like more information, call Randy at (515) 239-6862 or Katherine at (515) 239-2502. For more events, see page 7
Gilbert High School Kiwanis Key Club sponsored a Stash The Trash event on Earth Day, picking up litter from the Gilbert High School softball and baseball fields and the Gilbert Lions City Park. From left, Seema Smadi, Janaya Battles, Gretchen Schwager, Jenna Wilson, Sarah Howell, Ava Hawthorne, Jordyn Milhous and Drew Hawthorne. Not pictured: Amy Taylor. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Teacher of the Year Sullivan speaks to Golden K Kiwanis Aileen Sullivan, who was named the 2018 Iowa Teacher of The Year, was the guest speaker at a recent Ames Golden K meeting. Aileen, who is a chemistry teacher at Ames High School, recounted the events leading up to her selection to represent Iowa during the past year. The time Aileen spent away from her teaching duties at Ames High to fulfi ll her commitments as Iowa’s representative totaled 14 weeks. This included many statewide speaking engagements and a White House reception honoring Teachers of The Year from each U.S. state and territory. Aileen led the meeting attendees through a number of word exercises/quizzes that demonstrated her approach to teaching and interacting with her students. At the conclusion of her presentation, it was the consensus of Golden K members that the Ames High faculty and students are extremely fortunate to have Aileen on their staff. For more information about Ames Golden K, please visit amesgoldenk.org.
Ames High School chemistry teacher Aileen Sullivan, who was named the 2018 Iowa Teacher of The Year, was the guest speaker at a recent Ames Golden K meeting. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO