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Nevada High School’s Bianca Sponseller has been selected to represent Iowa as a delegate to the 2020 World Food Prize Global Youth Institute. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nevada High School’s Sponseller selected for 2020 World Food Prize Nevada High School’s Bianca Sponseller has been selected to represent Iowa as a delegate to the 2020 World Food Prize Global Youth Institute (GYI). This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will be held in conjunction with the awarding of the World Food Prize and the Borlaug Dialogue,
Ames native Kegan Peters, a sophomore at Scripps College in Claremont, Calif., has been selected by The World Food Prize Foundation as a Summer 2020 George Washington Carver Intern. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
the premier international symposium on global food security. Due to the ongoing presence of COVID-19, World Food Prize has made the decision to transition this year’s event to an exciting and interactive virtual experience, Oct. 12-23 with a kick-off party and orientation on Friday, Oct. 9.
Sponseller’s research paper addressed the cholera epidemic in Yemen. Since April 2017, the Yemen cholera outbreak has numbered 1.2 million cases, according to the BMC Public Health, BioMed Central.and Josie Kelly of Nevada High School also participated in the WFP IYI held in April.
Roland-Story agriculture student to participate in Global Youth Institute
The World Food Prize selects Ames native, Kegan Peters, for its prestigious George Washington Carver Internship Program The World Food Prize Foundation has selected Kegan Peters, of Ames, as a Summer 2020 George Washington Carver Intern. Every school semester and summer, the World Food Prize Foundation selects a number of extraordinarily qualified students for its George Washington Carver (GWC) Internship program. Since its founding in 2001, the GWC Internship has impacted hundreds of students and given them the opportunity to learn about not only the operation and impact of an international nonprofit
organization, but also about the importance of global food security. Peters is one of 17 selected interns and will work directly with the director of National Education Programs to promote and expand World Food Prize youth programs. She is a sophomore at Scripps College in Claremont, Calif., and will graduate in May 2023. “I am excited to explore the different aspects of activism, education, policy, and science that the World Food Prize encompasses,” Peters said. “I also look forward to
Roland-Story agriculture students Sam Skaar and Reagan Schmitz were two of the four students who earlier in the spring participated in the World Food Prize Youth Institute. Recently, Sam was informed he has been selected as an alternate to this fall’s World Food Prize Global Youth Institute, and Reagan was informed she was one of 70 students furthering my understand- who were accepted to paring of how nonprofits sucticipate in this very prestigcessfully operate, especially ious program that will be in such important and chalheld during the month of lenging times.” October. Three Iowa State UniThe World Food Prize versity students also Global Youth Institute (GYI) were selected as Summer is the foremost interna2020 George Washington tional award recognizing — Carver Interns: Kyle Ebel, without regard to race, reliAshley Rolf and Nicole gion, nationality or political Saltou. beliefs — the achievements Additionally, five stuof individuals who have dents from Drake Univeradvanced human develsity were selected for the opment by improving the program as were three stuquality, quantity or availadents from the University bility of food in the world. of Iowa and one each from According to Brad Taylor, Grand View University and agriculture education Des Moines Area Commuinstructor and FFA advisor nity College. at Roland-Story High
Roland-Story FFA members Sam Skaar and Reagan Schmitz. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
School, “All of the RolandStory students did an outstanding job in representing our school at this event. It was a real eye-opener for both of us to learn so much about poverty and suffering in the third-world countries, especially the deaths that occur to young children. This is an excellent opportunity for Reagan to dialogue with leading
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experts from around the globe to share ideas and strategies on how to solve the growing concerns over world hunger.” The GYI will involve many distinguished speakers from Iowa, the United States and the international community who will be sharing their thoughts about the world food situations.
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Ames Community Arts Council Awards The Ames Community Arts Council will hold its annual Arts Awards Celebration via Zoom at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 19. The public is invited to join in honoring those who have supported and encouraged the arts through their extraordinary actions and exemplary service to the Ames community. Participants will need to pre-register for the event to attend. Please visit www. amesart.org or email info@ amesart.org for information. The following awards will be given: Hazel Hammer Cherished Volunteer: Jim & Diane Patton, nominated by University Museums Jim & Diane Patton, nominated by University Museums, Iowa State University, are receiving the Hazel Hammer Cherished Volunteer Award. The Pattons became Curators Associates for University Museums, Iowa State University in 2010 and have been part of the volunteer based University Museums Advancement Council since its inception in 2014. Lynette L. Pohlman, Director & Chief Curator, notes, “Diane and Jim Patton give more than resources, time, and vision to improve our campus museums and community they give their heart. Diane and Jim empower people and institutions by caring, with
the result being an incredibly impactful couple who act for the betterment of the community, state, and yes, even the nation, through advancing education and service to others. They possess a generosity of spirit and are an inspiration to all.” Bill Pelz Arts Advocacy Award: Steve Bellin, nominated by Ames Choral Society Nominated by the Ames Choral Society, with support from numerous other organizations and individuals, Steve Bellin will receive the Bill Pelz Arts Advocacy Award. “Steve Bellin is an enthusiastic supporter, organizer, volunteer, donator, and all-around positive force for the Ames Choral Society and a host of other organizations in Ames,” says Ames Choral Society President Clark Ford. “He is Mr. Enthusiasm, and a heck of a nice guy too! Steve gives of his time, his talents, his energy and in any other way he can think of to help … Steve is someone you can rely on to get things done, to lend support for a project, and to be quick with a joke … in all cases Steve is there, lending a hand, making it work, drumming up enthusiasm, promoting the success of whatever the organization is doing, and smiling.” Distinguished Board Member: Kitty Fisher, nominated by Ames Choral Society Kitty Fisher was
nominated by the Ames Choral Society to receive the Distinguished Board Member Award. Kitty has been the Publicist for the Ames Choral Society (ACS) Board of Directors since approximately 2006. As the Publicist for ACS, her efficiency and her attention to detail in all aspects of her duties had a big impact on the success of the organization. Her duties are varied, and include arranging for the designing, printing, and distribution of posters about ACS concerts; writing press releases and communicating with media about ACS events; arranging for publicity photos for each concert; and coordinating ACS outreach events. She said, “If you spend all the time preparing for a good concert, you want people to be in the audience to enjoy it!” She also handles marketing for the Senior Variety Show. She notes, “If I believe in something, I’m out there promoting it!” Lemonade from Lemons: Susan Gant, nominated by Ames Choral Society The Ames Choral Society nominated Susan Gant for the Lemonade from Lemons Award. Susan Gant is a treasured member of the Ames Choral Society. She is a musician, an artist, and a creative genius with the written word. All of these talents have been put to good use for the success of the Ames Choral Society, most especially their annual Cabaret. Some recent health challenges have slowed her down, but not by much. This award recognizes the Ames Community Arts Council member who “…
met adversity with spunk and vigor that responded to needs and demands in a particularly unique or creative way.” Susan embodies all that this award intends to celebrate. Art Educator (Primary Education): James Webb, nominated by the Iowa State Center James Webb was nominated by the Iowa State Center to receive the Art Educator Award. James uses the arts to connect with his students and to encourage them in all aspects of their education. Webb is an English teacher and Mentor Teacher at Ames High School. A longtime liaison to the Iowa State Center’s OnStage! program for Ames High School, he gives of his time and energy to ensure his students have access to performances and experiences and is a master of helping students reach beyond their own perceived potential to do more and appreciate the world in ways they never imagined. His nominator, Sara Compton says, “James Webb uses English to share the arts and uses the arts in teaching English. They are inseparable. The language of the arts; and the arts and James Webb.” Art Educator (Secondary Education): Amanda Petefish-Schrag, nominated by Iowa State University Theatre The Iowa State University Theatre Department has nominated Amanda Petefish-Schrag for the Art Educator Award. Over the last five years, Amanda’s teaching innovations have become the heart and soul of the educational philosophy of the ISU Theatre program. The department’s new mission statement is all about empowering
Citizen Artistry through the performing arts, which is directly inspired from Amanda’s core values - model citizen artistry, fierce curiosity, and an impassioned commitment to equity and diversity. Amanda is a teacher in the trenches. She is working to inspire young theatre artists to engage in artistry that counts and has impact. There are no fixed points, no sacred cows in Amanda’s pedagogy, but instead a constant search for truth, justice, and equality that is responsive to the needs of her students, collaborators, and the world around them. Veronika Ruedenberg Cultural Entrepreneur: Reliable Street and Lockwood Café, nominated by The Octagon Center for the Arts Nominated by the Octagon Center for the Arts, Reliable Street and Lockwood Café perfectly embody the spirit of the Veronika Ruedenberg Cultural Entrepreneur Award. Lyndsay Nissen, Sharon Stewart, and other members of the Reliable Street team imagined a completely new type of organization for Ames — built by the community and highly responsive to the needs not met elsewhere. From establishing a café in a food desert and an “always open” thrift shop, along with countless artistic opportunities, they continue to innovate and to build community. Ames is fortunate to have such a dedicated cultural organization — it is exciting to think of what they will do next! Local Treasure: Mary Richards, nominated by ACTORS The Local Treasure Award will be given to Mary Richards. While nominated by ACTORS, Mary is actively involved in KHOI, Ames Town and Gown, and numerous other organizations. Mary has been treasured by every organization that she supports. When Mary
participates in a show, she does so much more than perform. Mary is the person that relates to very young people in the cast as well as the grownups on the stage. Additionally, she recognizes and shares the importance of community in theater. That is what ACTORS is about, and Mary is an example of what is good in Community Theater. Mary is the cheerleader for ACTORS. She may not have pompoms, but when compliments have been earned, she is the first to deliver them. She champions the people that support arts in Ames. Nominator Stan Rabe says, “If I ever grow up, I want to be like Mary.” Lifetime Achievement: Alice Thompson and Jim Okey, nominated by Senior Variety Show Nominated for the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Senior Variety show, both Alice Thompson and Jim Okey are life-long performers and promoters of the Arts in Ames. Many people dabble in the performing arts throughout their lives, but for a few, it becomes a way of life. For avid musicians Jim Okey and Alice Thompson, it seemed to be a necessity, as both are still performing well into their 90s. Alice has sung all her life through her church and other community groups. Coming from a musical family, her 3 years of piano lessons as a child set her on the road to making music. Likewise, Jim Okey started early, entertaining audiences in Junior High. He has been a constant presence on stage and a force in the Ames performing arts, including ISU Theatre, and ACTORS. Their dedication to the arts has given them purpose and focus, which kept them young at heart. They have given us much enjoyment. It is an honor to recognize Jim and Alice for their achievements. A video honoring the award winners will be available via the Ames Community Arts Council website following the event.
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ISU Foundation’s Van Berkum spoke recently to Ames Golden K Kiwanis Nick Van Berkum, associate director of development for Iowa State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (LAS) and a member of the ISU Foundation team, spoke recently at the Ames Golden K weekly meeting, now being held virtually via ZOOM. Van Berkum shared details about the Iowa State Foundation’s current fundraising campaign “Forever True for ISU” which has a goal to raise $1.5 billion by June 2021. To date, an astounding $1.33 billion has been raised. The types of gifts include, cash, credit cards, checks, pledges, stocks/ bonds/mutual funds, living trusts, IRA rollovers, wills, grain and real estate — and he explained why people
Nick Van Berkum
tend to generously give to ISU’s fundraising efforts. Each ISU college has its own development team, but all colleges work together on major fundraising projects. The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences awards $4 million in scholarships annually, has a 98 percent placement rate of
all graduates and ranks in the top 4 percent worldwide among college and forestry institutions. Forty percent of LAS students study abroad. A new initiative has been the establishment of “Animal U” which allows sharing of LAS Agriculture teaching experiences online with 4-H youth and other agriculture related programs. Van Berkum concluded his remarks by highlighting the new facilities being completed or scheduled for construction by LAS, the most prominent of which is the Student Innovation Center, on which construction is complete and will be dedicated this fall. For more information about Ames Golden K, please visit www.amesgoldenk.org.
Elisabeth Moser
Aubrey Gibson
Chloe Henry
Wyatt Lewis
Josie Kelly
Bianca Sponseller
Nevada FFA elects officers for 2020-21 school year Nevada FFA Chapter elected officers for 2020-21 utilizing online resources, including voting by google survey. The following officers were elected; President Elisabeth Moser, Vice-President
Bianca Sponseller, treasurer Chloe Henry, secretary Aubrey Gibson, reporter Wyatt Lewis, and sentinel Josie Kelly. Newly elected officers will be attending Iowa FFA COLT (chapter officer
leadership training) which is still in the planning stage. FFA chapter officers preside at FFA chapter meetings, develop the chapter program of activities, and plan and conduct the annual chapter banquet.
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PEOPLE University of Iowa announces 2020 spring semester president’s list IOWA CITY — More than 800 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa named to the president’s list for the 2020 spring semester. Hartley Christensen of Ames, Major: English; College: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Elisabeth Culek of Ames, Major: Radiation Sciences; College: Carver College of Medicine Natalie Grodnitzky of Ames, Major: Criminology, Law and Justice; College: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Ethan Hahn of Ames, Major: Accounting; College: Tippie College of Business Zoe Hamstreet, Major: Economics; College: Tippie College of Business Melina Hegelheimer, Major: Ethics and Public Policy; College: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Hannah Heindel of Ames, Major: Human Physiology; College: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Andrew Kim of Ames,
Ames 4-H student wins free goat
Major: Finance; College: Tippie College of Business Charlotte Lenkaitis, Major: Global Health Studies; College: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Bryce Merges of Ames, Major: Spanish; College: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Kavya Raju of Ames, Major: Public Health; College: College of Public Health Cary Smith of Ames, Major: American Studies; College: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Francesca Spencer of Ames, Major: Biochemistry; College: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Andrew Thatcher of Ames, Major: Biomedical Engineering; College: College of Engineering Kristin Vogel of Huxley, Major: Anthropology; College: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Benjamin Von Arb of Huxley, Major: Electrical Engineering; College: College of Engineering
Julia Mortvedt, with her new Alpine goat, Duchess, and donor Judi Nayeri. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Congratulations to Julia Mortvedt, who was selected as a winner of the Iowa Dairy Goat Association’s Share-A-Kid program. Julia received an Alpine doeling, donated by Judi Nayeri, of Ma’s Acres in Bondurant. Julia will show her goat, which she named Duchess, at the Story County Fair and Iowa State Fair Special Edition 4-H & FFA Livestock Show. Each year, the Iowa Dairy Goat Association promotes interest in dairy goats through a statewide contest open to youth in fourth through 12th grades who are members of IDGA, 4-H, FFA or other agricultural groups. Winning applicants are selected from essays written about why they would like to have a dairy goat, how they are going to take care of her and what they love about goats. In her essay, Julia wrote, “Last year I showed citizenship by taking my grandparent’s dairy goat, Callie, to a benefit event for Rett Syndrome. There we let the kids pet her and sometimes even feed her. I also brought the goat to my school to show the kids there. Some kids there have never even seen a goat before. They loved the experience! That is why I want to get a dairy goat so I can breed her and give away a dairy goat too and also teach more people about dairy goats.” Julia is the daughter of Jason and Jessica Mortvedt, of rural Ames. She’s a member of the Grant Guys and Gals 4-H Club and will be a seventh-grader at Ames Middle School this fall.