6-12-19 Story County SUN by GateHouse Media Iowa

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Northcrest Community residents donate $13,454 to ARC of Story County

JUNE 12

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 north side of JCPenney at North Grand Mall. To become a vendor or for additional information, call (515) 232-7930.

JUNE 12

LEADERSHIP ADVENTURE Registration for Ricochet 1: An Extreme Leadership Adventure for ﬁfth- through eighth-grade youth is June 12. Registration is limited to 25 youth. The event will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 17-18, at the Economic Development Core Facility, 1805 Collaboration Place in Ames. Family members are invited to a closing celebration at 4 p.m. on June 18. For questions or registration information, contact Mary Wilkins, ISU Extension and Outreach, Story County at (515) 382-6551 or mwilkins@iastate.edu.

JUNE 12

HEALTHY LIFE CENTER An informational meeting on the proposed Healthy Life Center will be at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12, at Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Ave., in Ames. The meeting will provide an overview of the project, including proposed plans, amenities and costs. This will be followed by a question-and-answer period.

JUNE 12

AMERICAN LEGION BINGO American Legion Post 37 will offer bingo at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12, at 225 Main St., in 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.

JUNE 13

AMES MUNICIPAL BAND The Ames Municipal Band will perform at 8 p.m., with pre-show music at 7 p.m., on Thursday, June 13, at Bandshell Park, 125 E Fifth St. in Ames. The band performs hourlong, free concerts each Thursday evening in June and July, featuring popular music, light classical, hymns, marches and music from Broadway and Hollywood.

JUNE 13

HEALTHY LIFE CENTER An informational meeting on the proposed Healthy Life Center will be at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, at Sawyer School, 4316 Ontario St., in Ames. The meeting will provide an overview of the project, including proposed plans, amenities and costs. This will be followed by a question-and-answer period.

JUNE 13

AMES FIBER ARTISTS Do you like to knit, crochet, needlepoint, spin yarn and meet with other like-minded people? Come join Ames Fiber Artists from 6 to 8 p.m. on June 13, in the PEO room at Ames Public Library. Ames Fiber Artists meet on the second Thursday of the month. See our Facebook page, Ames Area Fiber Artists, for more information.

JUNE 14

INDOOR FARMERS MARKET The Indoor Farmers’ Market is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every Friday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. every Saturday and from noon to 5 p.m. every Sunday. Inside you’ll ﬁnd baked goods, honey, popcorn, Pappardelle’s pasta, jams and jellies, Amish baskets and rugs, handmade textiles and more. Call (515) 232-7930 for additional information. For more events, see page 5

Each year, a Community Outreach Gift is collected voluntarily from Northcrest residents to be given to a worthy charity in Story County. The charity is selected by the Residents’ Council from suggestions offered by the residents. This year, the annual outreach gift was given to The ARC of Story County. $13,454 from 100 contributors was presented to Tricia Crain, ARC executive director, during Northcrest’s weekly Tuesday coffee on June 4. From left, Billie Hudson, Tricia Crain, Jaydan Moffit, Rayma DeFore, Linda White and Dee Matthews. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Story County Farm Bureau’s Cram the Cab to beneﬁt rural food pantries in Story County Story County Farm Bureau is partnering with the Fareway Store in Nevada to conduct a food drive from June 17 to 29. The goal is to cram a tractor cab with non-perishable groceries that will be donated to local rural food pantries. Customers shopping at the store can round up their grocery purchases to the nearest dollar, purchase a nonperishable item or items and put in the designated cart at Fareway. By rounding up your purchase or making a donation, you can help feed those who struggle with hunger. One out of every eight Iowans struggle with hunger. Food pantries see an increase in demand during the summer months due to schools not being in session. Help SCFB fill an entire tractor cab with non-perishable products during our upcoming “Cram the Cab” food drive. All donations

Story County Farm Bureau is partnering with the Fareway Store in Nevada to conduct a food drive from June 17 to 29. The goal is to cram a tractor cab with non-perishable groceries that will be donated to local rural food pantries. All donations received will benefit rural food pantries in Story County. In addition, monetary donations may be mailed to or dropped off at the Story County Farm Bureau Office at 1316 Sixth St., Suite 102, Nevada, IA, 50201. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

received will benefit rural food pantries in Story County. In addition, mon-

etary donations may be mailed to or dropped off at the Story County

Farm Bureau Office in Nevada at 1316 Sixth St., Suite 102, Nevada,IA 50201.

PAGE 2 • STORY COUNTY SUN • WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2019 The Story County Sun is published weekly on Wednesdays by GateHouse Media, at 317 Fifth St., Ames, IA, 50010. (515) 233-3299 Mary Beth Scott, sales manager, (515) 663-6951, MScott@amestrib.com. Ali Eernisse, RE Weekly, (515) 663-6956, AEernisse@amestrib.com. Kylee Mullen, content coordinator, (515) 663-6901, news@midiowasun.com. Publisher: Scott Anderson Advertising Director: Becky Bjork

Heartland Senior Services 205 S. Walnut Ave., Ames (515) 233-2906 Lunch Menus Wednesday, June 12: Beef pot roast, baked sweet potatoes, cauliﬂower, carrot sticks, raisins. Thursday, June 13: Southwestern chicken, au gratin potatoes, spinach, mandarin oranges, sugar free vanilla pudding. Friday, June 14: Hamburger on bun, to-

mato/ lettuce/ onion, green beans, sliced carrots, tropical fruit cup. Monday, June 17: Beef pot roast, baked sweet potatoes, snap peas, peaches, jello cup. Tuesday, June 18: Baked salmon with glaze (alternate: seasoned chicken breast), potatoes

o’brien, garden lettuce salad, peach fruit cup, chocolate pudding. Wednesday, June 19: Sloppy joe on bun, cut red potatoes,sliced carrots, coleslaw, strawberries/bananas. Thursday, June 20: Macaroni and cheese, bermuda vegetables, green beans, tropical fruit cup. Friday, June 21: Pork

tips with chutney, cut sweet potatoes, corn, mandarin oranges, peanut butter cookie. Monday, June 24: Cafe meatloaf, steamed potato, peas, yogurt cup, pear fruit cup. Tuesday, June 25: Pot roast, mashed potatoes with gravy, diced beets, garden lettuce salad, fruit cocktail.

Wednesday, June 26: Key West roast cod (alternate: grilled chicken), long grain rice, broccoli cuts, fresh orange, chocolate chip cookie. Thursday, June 27: Sliced ham, cut sweet potatoes, corn, garden lettuce salad, pineapple fruit cup. Friday, June 28: Spaghetti with meat

sauce, green beans, applesauce, chocolate pudding, breadsticks. 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, June 12 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Coloring workshop Thursday, June 13 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, June 14 9 a.m., Video exercise

12:30 p.m., Friday afternoon cards Sunday, June 16 12:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Monday, June 17 7:45 a.m., LifeChoices exercise 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Senior band practice 1 p.m., Paper crafting crazy animal cards Tuesday, June 18 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II

9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 12:30 p.m., Canasta 1 p.m., Trivia game with Ethan Wednesday, June 19 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Bunco 7 p.m., Jazz Jam Thursday, June 20 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, June 21 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Friday afternoon cards 7 p.m., Country Jam Sunday, June 23 12:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Monday, June 24 7:45 a.m., LifeChoices exercise 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Senior

band practice Tuesday, June 25 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 12:30 p.m., Canasta 1 p.m., Trivia game with Ethan Wednesday, June 26 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Coloring workshop Thursday, June 27 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, June 28 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Friday afternoon cards Sunday, June 30 12:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge

for gift shop at Nevada Senior Care and Nevada Medical Center. Timings are 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Please call Arti at (515) 292-8890

are needed to help riders in that area. Please call Lalonie at (515) 292-8890 for more information.

Central Iowa RSVP Ames Police chaplain The chaplain serves as a supportive resource for police department officers, staff and their families at their request. This is primarily personal, emotional or if requested spiritual support, or referral connections to such resources. The chaplain may also help organize or present relevant, authorized training to the officers, staff and/or their families. In addition, the chaplain may be asked to assist victims or those affected directly by accidents, personal incidents such as fires, suicides or crime incidents. Please call Jessica (515) 292-8890

Summer Enrichment Program — Ames School Program will be at Sawyer and Meeker Elementary. Grades served would be

kindergarten through eighth grade. Dates: June 11 to June 14, June 17 to June 20, June 24 to June 27. Academic session from 8 to 10:45 a.m. and/or noon to 3:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed to assist facilitators and lead teachers with enrichment based activities. Volunteers can sign up for half day shifts if needed to accommodate their schedule. We are seeking four volunteers for the site at Sawyer and two for Meeker.

Ballard School Summer Literacy program at Ballard West Elementary in Slater serves grades kindergarten to ﬁ fth. Dates: June 20 to June 27, July 22 to August 1 (no program on Fridays). Administrative support (7:30 to 8:15 a.m.): One volunteer is needed to help with administrative assistant duties during the ﬁrst hours of the program. This includes answering phone calls about

attendance, helping to take attendance and supporting the teachers with setting up for the day’s activities. Breakfast (7:45 to 8:15 a.m.): Two volunteers are needed to help serve breakfast items to the kids in the program and wipe down tables after breakfast. Classroom support (8:30 to 11:30 a.m.): Two volunteers are needed to help lead teachers in the classroom with facilitating literacy based activities for the kids in the program in a small group setting (eight to nine kids per group).

Nevada School Serves kindergarten to eighth grade. Need volunteers for field trips from 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Three to four volunteers are needed to help provide support to youth during fi eld trip dates. Scheduled field trip days are to June 18 (grades kindergarten to eighth) Madrid; June 27 (grades sixth to eighth) Paragon or Camp Canwita; July 8

(grades kindergarten to ﬁ rst, sixth to eighth) Reiman Gardens; July 23 (grades sixth to eighth) bowling.

Ames Police Department Needing volunteers to count the number of students crossing 13 intersections in Ames. This would help APD for stafﬁng needs for crossing guards for next school year. For intersection details and the days and timings that works best for you, please call Arti at (515) 2928890. This could be done sitting in the car. The timings are listed below and starting day is May ﬁrst and ends May 30. Monday through Friday: 7:50 to 8:40 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 3:25 to 4 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 to 2:35 p.m.

Nevada Medical Center If you enjoy meeting new people this is the opportunity for you. Volunteers are needed

Reiman Food at First Garden — Utilizes and deButterﬂ y pends on volunteers every day to help Wing prepare and serve meals as well as staff Docents the Free Market. RSVP assists with two of the many shifts available each month. For RSVP, eight volunteers are needed on June 27 to assist with packaging donations and manning the donation stations at the Free Market food pantry from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. If you are interested in helping with these or other shifts, call Arti at (515) 292-8890.

RSVP Volunteer — Driver Transportation Program 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

Volunteer among the butterflies. 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 butterfl ies 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. For more information about RSVP, please visit www. rsvpvolunteer.org, like our Facebook page Central Iowa RSVP, or call (515) 292-8890 to set up a time.

Orientation Contact Central Iowa RSVP at (515) 292-8890 to arrange for an orientation for volunteers.

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Reagan Schmitz, a student in the Roland-Story food science class, created a bacon wrapped pork burger that was topped with a sp ecial mixture of cole slaw and seasonings. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Roland-Story food science students learn about collaboration

During the course of this semester, food science students at Roland-Story High School have been learning about product development.

In their most recent product challenge, the students were to create a “non-beef” burger that could be used in restaurants. Their only speciﬁca-

tion was the burger must have between 500 to 1000 calories. Students will present their product to the class as well as creating enough to serve as

a taste test. In addition, the students will need to create a nutritional label for the product as well as a principle display panel.

According to agriculture instructor Brad Taylor, “The emphasis of this assignment was to have students apply the skills learned in class to real life situa-

tions that food scientists are exposed to. Our goal is to get students to collaborate, while using problemsolving and decision making skills.”

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Noon Kiwanis Club Bike Rodeo, front row from the left: Anne Schmitt, Paul Demoto, Sue Converse, John Core, Geri Derner, Cathy Krebs, Fred Johnson and Lynell Dougherty. Back row from the left: Jim Converse, Bob Currie, Maeanne Unser, Ted MacDonald, Bill Bossenberger, Mike Miller, Steve Sapp. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Noon Kiwanis Club with Bill Bossenberger, Eliane and Darice Sydnes. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Brad Sydnes, Ted MacDonald, Paul Demoto and Carter Sydnes.

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Ames Police Officer Don Johnson speaks with Elaine and Wade. Bob Currie and John Core watch as Jacob Nolte with Skunk River Cycles makes bike adjustments. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Ames Noon Kiwanis Club hosts Bike Rodeo to educate children on bicycle safety The Ames Noon Kiwanis Club, often referred to as the Friday Noon Kiwanis Club, recently hosted a Bike Rodeo

for Ames children at the Meeker Elementary School parking lot. The Bike Rodeo’s purpose is to edu-

cate children on bicycle safety. Various bicycle safety stations taught children how to wear their bike helmets,

and the proper hand signals for turning, starting and stopping. Each child participated by riding their

bicycle through the safety maze. Representatives from the Ames Police Department were available, as

well as Jacob Nolte from Skunk River Cycles, who made several safety adjustments on children’s bicycles.

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Dennis Dake speaks on the history of Friendship Force of Central Iowa (FFCI) at a recent luncheon meeting at Aunt Maude’s in Ames. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Joan Herwig, historian of Friendship Force of Central Iowa (FFCI), makes a point at a recent luncheon meeting at Aunt Maude’s in Ames. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Friendship Force of Central Iowa celebrates 35th years in Friendship Force International A recent Friendship Force of Central Iowa (FFCI) luncheon

attracted 23 members to Aunt Maude’s in Ames. FFCI is

celebrating its 35th year of existence in Friendship Force

International. This parent organization, once nominated for

the Nobel Peace Prize, promotes world friendship through home-

stay visits from one of its hundreds of worldwide clubs to another.

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Proceeds go to support American Legion-sponsored community programs in the Ames area.

JUNE 13

AMES MUNICIPAL BAND The Ames Municipal Band will perform at 8 p.m., with pre-show music at 7 p.m., on Thursday, June 13, at Bandshell Park, 125 E Fifth St. in Ames. The band performs hour-long, free concerts each Thursday evening in June and July, featuring popular music, light classical, hymns, marches and music from Broadway and Hollywood.

JUNE 13

JUNE 14

JUNE 16

The Iowa State University Dairy Farm will celebrate its 11th-annual open house from 7 a.m. to noon on June 14, at the ISU Dairy Farm, 52470 260th St., in Ames. The event is open to the public with tours given every 20 minutes beginning at 7:15 a.m. and ending at 11:40 a.m. The tour includes the milking parlor, milk house and dairy barns. Visitors can learn about the dairy industry in the Ag Discovery Center and sample free dairy products.

Live at the Crib featuring Ryne Doughty will be from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 16, at Prairie Moon Winery and Vineyards. Come on over for some foot stompin’ music, wine and a great time. Tickets are available at Prairie Moon Winery for $5, and cover one drink Prairie Moon is offering.

DAIRY OPEN HOUSE

JUNE 14

GOSPEL JAM Nevada Gospel Jam will be from 7 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, June 14, at Nevada Senior Center, 1231 Sixth St., Nevada. Admission is $3. Welcome to all who like to play, sing or listen to good gospel music. This event is held every second Friday of the month, except in August.

JUNE 15

WRITE IN THE HEART OF IOWA Write in the Heart of Iowa will meet from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 15, in the Ames Public Library studio. This drop-in community critique group is dedicated to helping writers of all genres reach their goals. Bring up to ﬁve pages, double-spaced, of your manuscript and a pen, and be ready to critique.

JUNE 16

MAKING SOAP Join the Ames Historical Society for Making Soap the Pioneer Way from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 16, at Hoggatt School on 18th Street and Burnett Avenue. This will be a hands-on experience that is free and open to the public. Hoggatt School is open from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sundays, June 9 through Aug. 11.

LIVE AT THE CRIB

JUNE 16

AMERICAN LEGION BINGO American Legion Post 37 will offer bingo at 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 16, at 225 Main St. in 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.

JUNE 17

AMES WOMAN’S CLUB Ames Woman’s Club will play bridge from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on Monday, June 17, at 106 S. Dakota Ave., in Ames. This will be held every Monday in June, July and August.

JUNE 17

HEALTHY LIFE CENTER An informational meeting on the proposed Healthy Life Center will be at 6 p.m. on Monday, June 17, at Meeker Elementary School, 300 20th St., in Ames. The meeting will provide an overview of the project, including proposed plans, amenities and costs. This will be followed by a question-and-answer period.

JUNE 18

RENTAL HOUSING REGULATIONS Ames City Council will discuss rental housing regulations and the draft of the Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan at its upcoming workshop

scheduled for 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, in the Ames City Council Chambers, 515 Clark Ave.

JUNE 18

GATHERING OF ARTISTS Artist Kyle Renell will host the Ames Community Arts Council’s Monthly Gathering of Artists from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, in her new studio at 205 Fifth St., Unit 204, in Ames. The gatherings, held on the third Tuesday of each month at various locations, showcase local artists from around the Ames area. Artists and art enthusiasts of all types are invited to meet other artists, get feedback, get inspired and have fun. The events are free and open to all. Refreshments will be provided.

JUNE 19

PANTORIUM SESSION Up-and-coming country artist Royce Johns will perform a Pantorium Session from 7 to 8 p.m. on June 19, at KHOI Community Radio, 410 Douglas Ave., in Ames. Expect classic country favorites, along with Nashville-style songs, by Royce’s friend Robert Deitsch. Veteran pedal-steel guitarist Al Kabela will accompany, offering a poignant counterpart to the central Iowan’s rich baritone vocals. The show is free to the public and will be broadcast live at 89.1 FM and khoifm.org.

JUNE 19

AMERICAN LEGION BINGO American Legion Post 37 will offer bingo at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19, at 225 Main St., in 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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IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY 2019 SPRING GRADUATES Iowa State University’s largest-ever graduating class (5,248) received degrees during four spring commencement ceremonies May 9 and 11. Iowa State awarded 4,439 undergraduate degrees, 527 master’s degrees, 132 doctor of philosophy degrees and 150 veterinary medicine degrees. Ames Allison Anderson, Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies Paul Appleget, Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Systems Technology and Industrial Technology Trevor Arunsiripate, Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, Summa Cum Laude Rebekah Bell, Bachelor of Arts, World Languages and Cultures and International Studies Rebekah Bell, Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry, Jennifer Berg, Bachelor of Science, Family and Consumer Science Education and Studies, Cum Laude Tom Brix, Master of Business, Business Administration Olivia Brouwer, Bachelor of Science, Marketing and Management Christina Burns, Bachelor of Science, Supply Chain Management Elyse Christian, Bachelor of Science, Child, Adult, and Family Services, Summa Cum Laude Jacob Coder, Bachelor of Science, Finance Tristan Cook, Bach-

elor of Liberal Studies, Liberal Studies, Cum Laude Vivian Cook, Bachelor of Arts, Performing Arts and World Languages and Cultures, Summa Cum Laude Alexa Cross, Bachelor of Science, Apparel, Merchandising, and Design, Summa Cum Laude Alexa Cross, Bachelor of Science, Business Economics, Summa Cum Laude Mariah Crotty, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medicine Christopher Culek, Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences Katharine Culhane, Bachelor of Science, Marketing Matt Daisy, Bachelor of Science, Management Information Systems Sara-Helen Davis, Bachelor of Arts, English, Summa Cum Laude Emily Dies, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Integrated Studio Arts and Marketing Abby Dieter, Bachelor of Science, Event Management, Cum Laude Yu Du, Doctor of Philosophy, Industrial Engineering Benjamin Duster, Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Design, Cum Laude Emily Duster, Bachelor of Science, Apparel, Merchandising, and Design Matthew Dzievit, Doctor of Philosophy, Plant Breeding Robin Ertz, Master of Education, Education

Jacob Feddersen, Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering, Summa Cum Laude, Honors Program Member Kristen Frueh, Bachelor of Science, Child, Adult, and Family Services, Cum Laude Kristen Frueh, Bachelor of Science, Child, Adult, and Family Services, Cum Laude Samuel Gorden, Bachelor of Science, Animal Science Brendan Gorman, Bachelor of Science, Marketing and Management Wesley Greder, Bachelor of Science, Supply Chain Management and Finance, Cum Laude Allison Gress, Bachelor of Science, Child, Adult, and Family Services, Summa Cum Laude Hongqing Guo, Doctor of Philosophy, Genetics, William Hays, Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies, Cum Laude Michelle Heer, Bachelor of Science, Dietetics (H SCI), Magna Cum Laude Luke Heilman, Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering, Summa Cum Laude, Honors Program Member Grant Helwig, Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering Kimberly Hem, Bachelor of Arts, English Connor Hergenreter, Bachelor of Science, Management Information Systems Nicus Hicks, Bachelor of Science, Software Engineering Benjamin Hinners, Bachelor of Science, Agronomy, Cum Laude Andy Hinojo Perez, Bachelor of Science, Biology (AGLS) Michael Holtzbauer Jr, Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Business Eryn Huff, Bachelor

of Fine Arts, Graphic Design Benjamin Joerger, Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Laurie Johnson, Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology Sophia Keast, Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies and Psychology, Magna Cum Laude Jenna King, Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology and Health, Magna Cum Laude Max Kleitsch Santos, Bachelor of Science, Finance Matthew Klocke, Bachelor of Science, Materials Engineering, Cum Laude Matthew Klocke, Bachelor of Science, Materials Engineering, Cum Laude Joshua Knight, Bachelor of Science, Management Taejoon Kong, Doctor of Philosophy, Electrical Engineering Luke Lenhart, Bachelor of Science, Supply Chain Management Yurui Li, Master of Science, Industrial Engineering Caleb Lichty, Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Engineering Phaedra Lipsey, Bachelor of Science, Global Resource Systems, Magna Cum Laude, Honors Program Member Raissa Mafuta, Bachelor of Science, Accounting, Cum Laude Rachel Mallas, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Interior Design Kira Mann, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Magna Cum Laude Thabisa Mazur, Bachelor of Science, Horticulture Thabisa Mazur, Bachelor of Science, Horticulture Michael McVicker, Bachelor of Science, Finance

Aleeza Mian, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science Madison Mills, Bachelor of Science, Public Relations, Cum Laude Vincent Montabon, Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Cum Laude Stephen Moore, Bachelor of Science, Management Information Systems Tessa Myers, Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, Magna Cum Laude Tessa Myers, Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, Magna Cum Laude Emily Nesbitt, Bachelor of Science, Management, Magna Cum Laude Inya Nlenanya, Doctor of Philosophy, Civil Engineering Nicholas Oppedal, Bachelor of Science, Forestry John Pendry, Bachelor of Science, Child, Adult, and Family Services Brenna Peterson, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design and World Languages and Cultures, Magna Cum Laude Christophe Petit, Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology and Health Kacey Pietz, Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education, Magna Cum Laude Evan Prochaska, Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering Elizabeth Reilly, Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, Cum Laude Carly Riecken, Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies Ariel Rizhsky-Yakobson, Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering Carissa Roberts, Bachelor of Science, Biology, Summa Cum Laude Patrick Sanderson, Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering Olivia Sauer, Bach-

elor of Science, Psychology Stephanie Schubert, Bachelor of Science, Journalism and Mass Communication, Magna Cum Laude Zoe Sirotiak, Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology and Health and Psychology, Summa Cum Laude Leah Smith, Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Studies Keith Snider, Bachelor of Science, Software Engineering, Hayli Snyder, Bachelor of Science, Accounting, Summa Cum Laude Noah Snyder, Bachelor of Science, Management Information Systems Maria Sorenson, Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology and Health, Cum Laude Elliot Sully, Master of Science, Plant Biology Shaunacey Thom, Bachelor of Arts, World Languages and Cultures and International Studies Kristine Tyler, Business Analytics Kristen Van Der Weide, Master of Arts, History Chelsea Wall, Bachelor of Liberal Studies, Liberal Studies Mai Mai Wang, Bachelor of Science, Nutritional Science (H SCI) Andrew Watson, Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering Brett Weiss, Master of Science, Information Assurance Walker Weiss, Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Colin Welk, Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science (LAS), Summa Cum Laude, Honors Program Member Natasha Widdowson, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Criminal Justice Studies For more, see page 7

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IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY 2019 SPRING GRADUATES From page 6 Andrew Wiebke, Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering Tyler Witte, Bachelor of Science, Software Engineering Jordan Wright, Bachelor of Science, Management Jordan Wright, Bachelor of Science, Marketing Dong Xing, Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, Boone Guan Lin, Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering Anna Runestad, Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice Studies Linsey Schminke, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Interior Design Ashley Ward, Bachelor of Science, Accounting,

Cambridge Kelsey Tully, Bachelor of Architecture, Architecture-Professional Degree, Magna Cum Laude Gilbert Elise Powers, Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies Mareika Thompson, Bachelor of Science, Child, Adult, and Family Services, Huxley Valerie Culp, Master of Accounting, Accounting Sam Fletcher, Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Kayeleigh Ford, Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude Kirklyn Kohrt, Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Adam Matthews, Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering and World Languages and Cultures Taylor Rayman, Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Magna Cum Laude Jacob Torkelson, Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology and Health, Cum Laude Devin Wargo, Bachelor of Science, Management Information Systems and Supply Chain Management, Kelley Brandon Brown, Bachelor of Science, Economics Trevor Thompson, Bachelor of Science, Finance Maxwell Taylor Charron, Bachelor of Science, Family and Consumer Science Education and Studies, Magna

Cum Laude Danielle Mitchell, Master of Science, Information Systems McCallsburg Rebecca Olsen, Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences Nevada Benjamin Burling, Bachelor of Science, Finance Michael Butler, Master of Engineering, Systems Engineering Spencer Dodd, Master of Arts, English Deshawn Green, Bachelor of Liberal Studies, Liberal Studies Jessie Heintz, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Magna Cum Laude, Honors Program Member Jacob Hennick, Bachelor of Science, Management Ryan Hinrichs,

Bachelor of Science, Journalism and Mass Communication Baileigh Kerns, Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice Studies and Sociology, Cum Laude Madeline Mathis, Bachelor of Science, Materials Engineering Sydney See, Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, Magna Cum Laude Colton Tibodeau, Bachelor of Science, Marketing, Roland Michael Friest, Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Magna Cum Laude Trenton Gaunt, Bachelor of Science, Supply Chain Management, Melanie Van Loon, Bachelor of Science, Biology (AGLS)

Slater Hannah Astarita, Bachelor of Science, Event Management, Summa Cum Laude, Honors Program Member Coy Baker, Bachelor of Science, Construction Engineering Ryan Vincent, Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology and Health Story City Kane Hassebrock, Bachelor of Architecture, ArchitectureProfessional Degree, Magna Cum Laude Robert Kitchen, Bachelor of Science, Management Information Systems Jacob Rodilosso, Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Abigail Sindt, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Cum Laude

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Heartland Marimba Ensemble to perform in Ames June 17 A unique music group that got its start in Ames is returning home for a performance during its ﬁfthannual concert tour. The Heartland Marimba Ensemble will take the stage at City Auditorium at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 15. Admission is available for a donation, with a suggested amount of $20. The musicians involved this year include Matthew Coley, Heartland Marimba director; Nick Behrends, University of Northern Iowa; Hannah Gallamore, CHannel2 Percussion Duo, Truman State University; Nathaniel Holman, Wheaton College; and Conner Viets, CHannel2 Percussion Duo, Truman State University and University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The Heartland Marimba Ensemble is one of two touring groups of the Heartland Marimba organization. The group performs concert tours throughout the heartland states in June/July and December. The players constitute a dynamic and rotating membership of accomplished artists and apprentices from the Midwest. The music spans many genres including classical arrange-

ments, jazz, tango, ragtime, Americana, pops, holiday favorites and circus. Marimba soloist, Matthew Coley, began the Heartland Marimba organization in 2014 with a summer Festival for students at Iowa State University. His vision was to create an organization that would substantially support and change the classical marimba culture in order to ensure a future for the artists, composers, and communities that love the marimba. In 2015, Coley added the HMEnsemble to tour in the summer as a further extension of his commitment to education. HME provides “a rewarding real-world experience for young artists in a setting that is unmatched anywhere in the world.”

Each summer young players audition to tour with HME and the most talented are chosen and become part of the HM family for life. Over the next couple of years, other initiatives, including HMPublications (2015) and the HMQuartet (2016), were added to the HM organization. HM is now thriving with 45 to 65 events a season, and HME is excited to get on the road for its ﬁfth-annual summer tour. Coley is an internationally acclaimed performer and the executive/artistic director of the Heartland Marimba. He has been described as “off the charts” (John Cook, Westminster Presbyterian Fine Arts Series, Des Moines), while “delivering virtuoso … exquisite soloing on marimba” (Lauren Warnecke, seechicagodance.com). Performing on marimba, percussion, hammered dulcimer/ cimbalom and glass, Coley travels regularly bringing the beauty of the marimba’s singing

The Heartland Marimba Ensemble will perform at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 15, at City Auditorium in Ames. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

wood and the diverse timbre of other percussion and dulcimers to many audiences.

About his dulcimer performing, it has been written that “Coley rips across the

strings of the hammered dulcimer with abandon bordering on delirium!” (Linda Shapiro, Chicago Press Review). He has performed in more than 30 states, 10 countries and as a soloist with ensembles throughout the United States and abroad including Clocks in Motion Percussion, Heartland Marimba Quartet, Sudar Percussion of Croatia, San Francisco Sinfonietta, Kurpfalzisches Kammerorchester Mannheim, and Moldavian Philharmonic and Teleradio Symphony Orchestras.

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Kris VerSteegt, Bryan Willer, Megan Kroeger and Katharine Bergman from a scene in “Curtains.” CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

‘Curtains’ is fi nal show of ACTORS’ season Season 63 at ACTORS truly has been A Killer Season. You will not want to miss the fi nal show of our season, “Curtains.” Set in 1959, “Curtains” takes cues from classic detective stories, while mixing in the more modern theatrical traditions of the “show within a show.” “Curtains” follows the path of a struggling theater troupe working to improve their production “Robbin’ Hood” with hopes of opening on Broadway. The lackluster production needs all the help it can get in order to make the Great White Way. Things get complicated almost immediately when their leading lady — faded fi lm star Jessica Cranshaw — is murdered

on opening night. Enter Lieutenant Frank Cioffi : a hardnosed detective who is secretly a music theater afi cionado. Lt. Cioffi goes to extreme measures to solve the murder and the problem of how to improve “Robbin’ Hood.” The plot thickens as more bodies start to appear. Will Lt. Cioffi be able to solve the murder while he still has enough living cast and crew members to make “Robbin’ Hood” a success? “Curtains” opened on Broadway in 2007, starring David Hyde Pierce and Debra Monk. It was an immediate hit, earning eight Tony Award nominations, and a win for Hyde Pierce for his depiction of Lt. Frank Cioffi. “Curtains” ran for 511 performances on

Broadway, and has been a regional favorite since then. The talented cast of Curtains includes many ACTORS favorites, and a few new faces. We are excited to welcome Amanda Michele (Niki Harris) and Bradly Meyer (Christopher Belling), both from Boone, to the ACTORS family. Other actors from Boone onstage for Curtains include Bryan Willer (Aaron Fox), Kyle Peter (Daryl Grady), and Jenn Peter (Jane Setler). Also from Boone is director, Clayton Johnson. Said Johnson, “’Curtains’ is a modern musical written in the traditions of its classic Broadway predecessors. I was thrilled for the opportunity to direct ‘Curtains’ because it’s an interesting story

Josh McCauley and Amanda Michele from a scene in “Curtains.”

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Ben Willer and Katharine Bergman from a scene in “Curtains.” CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

with beautiful music. In addition, ‘Curtains’ offers several technical challenges for the ACTORS stage that I was excited to tackle. ‘Curtains’ is a show like none other in ACTORS history, and I can’t wait for folks to see it.” New to the stage at ACTORS is Isabelle Anderson (Bambi Bernet). Isabelle is a Junior at Ames High School, and we hope she will continue her career at ACTORS into the future. ACTORS is happy to welcome back to the stage Katharine Bergman (Georgia Hendricks), who was last seen on the ACTORS stage during 9 to 5, The Musical. Katharine is a music teacher in the Southeast Valley school district, and we are so happy she is once again willing to drive to Ames several times a week for rehearsals and performances.

Also appearing onstage are several actors who have joined our family this past year. Those individuals include Megan Kroeger (Oscar Sharpiro) who was seen in “The 39 Steps” and “Rumors,” Hunter Quint (Bobby Pepper) who was seen in “The 39 Steps,” Nora Rose Sullivan who was seen in “And Then There Were None” and Cindy Overton (Arlene Barruca) who was last seen in “Rumors.” Rounding out the cast includes a number of ACTORS favorites are Josh McCauley (Lt. Frank Ciofﬁ), Kris VerSteegt (Carmen Berstein), Stan Rabe (Sidney Berstein), Susan Norris (Johnny Harmon), Ben Smith (Harv Fremont), Bill Helms (Randy Dexter), Morgan Mulford (Roberta Wooster), and Jana Egan (Marjorie Cook). Light hors d’oeuvres

will be available before every performance of “Curtains” due to a grant received from the Ames Visitors and Convention Bureau’s Community Grant Program. You are encouraged to come early, enjoy the snacks, and take the opportunity to purchase your Season 64 Flex Pass (at the Early Bird rate) along with your Season 64 BRAVO membership. The Early Bird pricing is available ONLY at performances of “Curtains,” so be sure to get your pass while you are here. Curtains will run for eight performances, opening Thursday, June 13. Tickets can be purchased online at www.actorsinc.org, or in person at either Alpha Copies location (512 E. Lincoln Way or 3615 Lincoln Way). We look forward to seeing you at “Curtains.”

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Priority Envelope participates in ‘Grow More’ program Through the new “Grow More” program, PCMC/W+D (Paper Converting Machine Company/ Winkler+Dünnebier) brings lean tools, process knowledge and leadership to work in partnership with our customers to move forward on the continuous improvement journey. During the week of April 29, PCMC/W+D facilitated a set-up reduction event on a 627 envelope machine at Priority Envelope in their Nevada facility. The team, made up of PCMC/W+D and Priority Envelope team members, generated over 170 ideas on how to improve the change-over (changing the machine from one envelope format to another) of the 627 envelope machine. Attending W+D team members were Florian Grosch (service technician) and Tobias Lochner (L3 Leader); PCMC attending member was Craig Compton. Results: Changeover went from 1 hour, 12 minutes, to 30 minutes, a 58 percent reduction in changeover time. “W+D/PCMC arrived in Nevada, Iowa, to take a look at the current state of our set-up process on the 627 RC, they helped us see things differently by using several lean tools and getting

From left, Andrew Sullivan, Larry Peter, Tobias Lochner, Florian Grosch, Cory Willson, Jill Meier, Richard Paris, Tim Shickell, Tom Young, Mark Block, Joe Young, Natasha Sawyer, Nichole Dvorak, Paul Hallberg and Craig Compton. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

our team engaged with continuous improvement methods. Helping us establish a new target condition we were asked several times ‘What if,’ what obstacles do you think are preventing us from reaching the target? What is our next step and what have we learned? We learned so much from this week event that that the Kaizen project will never stop at Priority Envelope. This event

brought our team closer together in the pursuit of improvement. Winston Churchill once said; ‘To improve is to Change and to be perfect; change often.’ Changing the way we do business at Priority Envelope is an everyday practice. Thanks to W+D/PCMC we’re all re-energized and excited with our journey ‘to be our customers’ best supplier,’” said Randy Lewis, operations manager.

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