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CALENDAR OF EVENTS SEPT. 11
DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY SCREENINGS Ames and Des Moines Therapy and Consulting Services PC is offering confidential depression and anxiety screenings from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 1103 Buckeye Ave., Suite 104, in Ames. Please call (515) 337-1380 or visit www.amestherapy.com for more information or to schedule a screening. Walk-ins are also welcome and encouraged.
HEALTH & WELLNESS ROUND TABLE Join Madrid Home Communities at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11, for a monthly discussion on the latest in technology and innovations in health care you need to know about. The discussion will take place at Ballard Creek Community, 908 N. U.S. Highway 69 in Huxley.
BURGER BASKET NIGHT American Legion Post 37, at 225 Main St., in Ames, is hosting a $5 Burger Basket Night from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11. This dinner is open to the public. Enjoy a flame-broiled burger with the freshest garden fare and fries for just $5. Add cheese for just a little bit more.
9/11 MEMORIAL WORKOUT Join a public workout honoring the fallen heroes of 9/11 at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at Nevada Cub Stadium at Nevada Community High School. Meet outside the bleachers on the north side to join for part of the workout, all of it, or to cheer on those who will be participating. There will be a moment of silence at 5:35 p.m. and then heats will begin. Wear your red, white, and blue and join us for this commemorative workout.
AMERICAN LEGION BINGO American Legion Post 37 will offer bingo at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 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.
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IT STARTS WITH US Take a break from your day and join members of the ISU community as they lead informal gallery discussions about various themes and works of art in the exhibition “It Starts with Us: Civility and the 21st Land Grant Mission.” Reginald Stewart will speak from noon to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12, at Reiman Gallery, 603 Morrill Road, in Ames. There is no food permitted in the gallery, but you are encouraged to use the tables in the Anderson Sculpture Garden to enjoy your lunch after the presentations.
STRING & THINGS Bring your own project(s) and join other craft-minded folks at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12, at Nevada Public Library for Strings & Things. Learn new techniques, share new patterns, and converse about a wide variety of topics. Come knit, crochet, cross stitch, sew, embroider, spin or more.Everyone is welcome. No registration is required.
CARNIVAL FUNDRAISER Friends of the Slater Library will hold a carnival fundraiser during the Town Divided Tailgate from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12. The event will be at the library’s future Main Street location, 405 Main St., in Slater. Punch cards will be available to play 10 games for $5. All proceeds will go toward the new library. For more events, see page 6
The Story City Friends Endowment recently awarded $300 to the Roland-Story LTS 4-H Club. Karen Hermanson, SCFE treasurer, presents the check to LTS 4-H club members. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Story City Friends Endowment awards $300 to Roland-Story LTS 4-H Club The Story City Friends Endowment recently awarded $300 to the Roland-Story LTS 4-H Club. The award will be used to purchase a portable sound system, storage and meeting supplies for the
fast-growing club. Formed in 2015 following the merger of three area 4-H programs, its name reflects leadership, trustworthiness and service to our community. It serves students from kindergarten
through 12th grade in the northwest corner of Story County and currently involves 40 students and their families. This award, part of the endowment’s annual contribution back to the community, is
one of four given out in 2019. Begun in 2014, the endowment is a permanent fund that will continue to make a difference in the community forever and is supported by contributions from area residents.
ACTORS opens Season 64 with ‘Play On!’ The Ames Community Theater (ACTORS) is kicking off its 64th season with the popular comedy “Play On!” opening on Sept. 19 and running for two weekends. Audiences will laugh their way through this play-within-a-play and a glimpse into community theater. In this outrageously funny comedy, the eccentric playwright, Phyllis, cannot stop re-writing and changing her script. Three days before the show opens, she brings more changes to her play that creates crazy situations that the audience will enjoy. The director and stage manager do not know how to approach a cast that reacts to every change that Phyllis makes, and anything that can go wrong, does. Director Bradley Meyer is excited about the talented cast that he gets to guide through the production. The cast features ACTORS veterans V~ Dumas-Wines, Ruthellen Cunnally, Seth Levings and Megan
Kroeger. These actors were all involved in last year’s hit “Rumors. In addition, Samantha Brochshus has returned after a four-year hiatus, Mark Redman returns after ACTORS, see page 9
Wesley Tener, Samantha Brockshus, Ruthellen Cunnally, Thea Gessler and Seth Levings will be in the Ames Community Theater (ACTORS) production of the popular comedy “Play On!” The play will open on Sept. 19 and run for two weekends. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Heartland Senior Services 205 S. Walnut Ave., Ames (515) 233-2906 Lunch menus Wednesday, Sept. 11: Cafe meatloaf, steamed potatoes, peas, yogurt cup, pear fruit cup Thursday, Sept. 12: Sliced ham, cut sweet potato, green beans, tomato and cucumber salad, pineapple fruit cup Friday, Sept. 13: Hamburger on bun, tomato/lettuce/onion, corn with red pepper,
potato salad, tropical fruit cup, brownie Monday, Sept. 16: Beef pot roast, baked sweet potato, snap peas, peaches, Jell-O cup Tuesday, Sept. 17: Baked salmon with glaze (alternate: chicken breast), cut red potatoes, mandarin oranges, chocolate pudding Wednesday, Sept. 18: Pork tips with chutney,
whipped potatoes, buttered cooked cabbage, garden lettuce salad, applesauce, birthday treat Thursday, Sept. 19: Macaroni and cheese, sliced carrots, green beans, tropical fruit cup Friday, Sept. 20: Sloppy Joe on bun, cut sweet potato, Bermuda vegetable medley, mandarin oranges, peanut butter cookie
Monday, Sept. 23: Sweet and sour chicken, long-grain rice, broccoli cuts, mixed fruit cup Tuesday, Sept. 24: Goulash, peas, garden lettuce salad with tomato, applesauce Wednesday, Sept. 25: Key West roast cod (alternate: grilled chicken breast), whipped potatoes, stewed tomatoes, coleslaw, chocolate chip cookie
Thursday, Sept. 26: Salisbury steak with gravy, whipped potatoes, California blend, pear fruit cup, raisins Friday, Sept. 27: Barbecue pork on bun, potatoes o’brien, cauliflower with cheese sauce, garden lettuce salad, mandarin oranges Monday, Sept. 30: Baked tilapia with orange glaze (alternate: seasoned chicken
breast), whipped potatoes, lima beans, fresh carrot sticks 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, Sept. 11 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Coloring workshop 1 p.m., Rummikub 3 p.m., Life choices exercise class Thursday, Sept. 12 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, Sept. 13
9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Friday afternoon cards Sunday, Sept. 15 1:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Monday, Sept. 16 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Senior band practice Tuesday, Sept. 17 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 1 p.m., Canasta
1 p.m., Trivia with Amanda Wednesday, Sept. 18 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Bunco 3 p.m., Life choices exercise class 7 p.m., Jazz Jam Thursday, Sept. 19 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:30 a.m. to noon, healthcare 1 p.m., Bingo 6:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge
Friday, Sept. 20 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Friday afternoon cards 7 p.m., Country Jam Saturday, Sept. 21 5:30 p.m., Cribbage Sunday, Sept. 22 1:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Monday, Sept. 23 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Senior band practice Tuesday, Sept. 24 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II
9 a.m., Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 1 p.m., Canasta 1 to 4:30 p.m., AARP safe driving Wednesday, Sept. 25 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Coloring workshop 1 p.m., Rummikub 3 p.m., Life choices exercise class Thursday, Sept. 26 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, Sept. 27 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Friday afternoon cards Sunday, Sept. 29 1:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge Monday, Sept. 30 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Senior band practice
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Jacob Van Brocklin and Wyatt Bunn collaborate as they determine their efficiency of cutting out shapes. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Student teacher Brooke Thelen and Kaleb Brendeland discuss the results of their efficiency and how it can be improved. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
R-S ag mechanics class studies machine efficiency Students in the Roland-Story agricultural mechanics class have been learning about the Engineering Process in their first unit of
study this fall. In their latest activity which was entitled “efficient design,” they were challenged to work in a team setting to “cal-
culate and compare the efficiency of different tools.” Students have been learning about mechanical systems and how to improve
efficiency of operations, what past individuals have done to solve problems (such as John Deere with his steel plow) and in an upcoming
activity to develop a solution to move ‘toxic beans’ out of a danger area. These lessons and activities will lead the students into
their upcoming unit that will have them developing windmills and learning about the concepts of mechanical energy.
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Jill and Wayne Stoeber present a $3,500 check to Nevada FFA for the purchase of a Ford 8N tractor. Front, from left, Areianna Williams, Chloe Henry and Addison Anderson; seated on tractor is Jill (Thomas) Stoeber, and standing with check is Wayne Stoeber. Not pictured Nevada FFA advisor Kevin Cooper, and students that worked on the tractor, Samantha Black and Macey Backoff. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nevada FFA Ford 8N on Aug. 28, 2018, when it was originally donated by Wayne and Jill Stoeber. The tractor was purchased new by Jill’s father in 1947 for the family farm northwest of Colo. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nevada FFA Sells Ford tractor for $3,500 Nevada FFA Chapter sold a Ford 8N tractor to Wayne and Jill Stoeber, of Shavanow Park, Texas, for $3,500 on Thursday, Aug. 22.
The tractor was repaired and restored by Nevada High School agriculture education students and FFA members. The tractor earned
a purple ribbon and third place overall at the Iowa State Fair FFA ag mechanics competition. Repairs made included replace-
ment of the fuel tank, rebuilding the carburetor, all new ignition system, re-wiring console and switches, sandblasting, light replacement, primer
and painting. In addition, all tires and tubes were replaced. Titan Tire Corporation donated the tires.
Nevada FFA cost of inputs were $761.00, therefore providing a profit of $2,739.00. The tractor was donated to Nevada FFA in August 2018.
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WORLD DAY OF PRAYER AT UNITY Join us for an Interfaith Service to celebrate the 26th-annual World Day of Prayer at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12, at Unity of Ames, 226 Ninth St., in Ames. The theme for World Day of Prayer is “Infinite Presence; Unlimited Possibilities.” There will be chanting and music from the Hindu tradition, prayers from the Jewish and Christian traditions, and the UU Fellowship of Ames. A time of fellowship follows the service. SEPT. 13
HOMESCHOOL DAY: LEARNING THROUGH PLAY Join Reiman Gardens for a few hours of learning and fun from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Friday, Sept. 13. This homeschool program addresses science, math, art, language arts, and more though play. This event is geared for grade levels kindergarten through fifth. The cost is $7 for students and $9 for adults. Reservations are encouraged by Wednesday, Sept. 11. There will be a $2 up-charge at the door for walk-in attendees after Wednesday. For registration and more information, visit www.reimangardens. com.
CARNEGIE LIBRARIES IN IOWA Join Shana L. Stuart, director of the Carnegie Libraries in Iowa Project (CLIP) at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 13, at Nevada Public Library. She will share her research about Andrew Carnegie’s contributions and influence in establishing libraries throughout Iowa.
KARAOKE NIGHT Come and join Story
City American Legion Post 59 for a karaoke night at 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 13, at 301 Washington St. in Story City. Sing, dance, and have an amazing Friday night.
TIM BEDORE AT THE TALENT FACTORY See comedian Tim Bedore at 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 13, at The Talent Factory, 1114 Sixth St., in Nevada. Tim Bedore is a stand-up comedian whose unique background and point of view has produced a very professional entertainer who knows how to cut across the boundaries of individual attitudes and get an audience to enjoy his way of looking at the world. Tickets are $15, and can be purchased at www. iowatalentfactory.com.
SEPT. 14
BLOOD DRIVE American Legion Post 37 will host a blood drive from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 14, at 225 Main St., in Ames. Stop in and help make a difference in someone’s life.
SEWING DERBY DAYS Sign up for Sewing Derby Days at It’s Sew Tempting, 407 Broad St., in Story City. Sign up between 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14, for an hour to have your child walk away with a fun sewn project and new found sewing skills. Children ages 5 to 15 are invited. The cost per child is $5. Visit www.itssewtempting.com to schedule your kids today. A parent or guardian will need to stay with their child during the class.
GAME DAY AT THE CAROUSEL Celebrate your team at the Story City Antique Carousel from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14. Buy a ticket at regular price and ride your favorite animal. If it stops at the Iowa or ISU logo, you win a prize. All riders of all ages have a chance to win.
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL Amnesty International will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14, in the Dale Ross Board Room at Ames Public Library. We will discuss human rights issues and write letters on behalf of individuals whose human rights have been violated. The work is appropriate for high school age and older but younger children are welcome in the meeting room. Bring a laptop or write letters by hand. Writing supplies, a printer, postage and refreshments are provided. No dues. For information, contact (515) 290-5827 or msand@isunet.net.
SEPT. 15
SWEET CORN AND BOLOGNA FEED La Societe 40 & 8, a local veterans group, will offer a free-will donation sweet corn and bologna feed on from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 15, at the Story City American Legion Hall, 301 Washington St., in Story City. The menu includes sweet corn, bologna, cole slaw, fresh cut tomatoes, coffee and lemonade. Proceeds go to support the 40 & 8 Nurse’s Scholarship Fund.
FALL FLORAL FORAGING Collect fall floral materials from 1:30 to
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3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 15, at Reiman Gardens. Horticulturist Jessie Liebenguth will guide you through the outdoor gardens to cut and collect fall floral materials to arrange in a container for an amazing autumn display to take home. The cost is $36 for members, $45 for the public, and $30.60 for ISU students. Preregistration with payment is required by Thursday, Sept. 12. Visit www.reimangardens. com for registration and more information.
honor of “11 Days of Global Peace & Unity” on Monday, Sept. 16. The program will be at 6 p.m. at Café Diem, 229 Main St., in Ames, beginning with live music by Larry Stoltenberg of Redz Blues, with poetry readings starting at 6:30 p.m. An open mic period will be at 8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Area residents are invited to come to listen or read their favorite poems. Poems of peace and unity for our world are most welcome.
LIVE AT THE CRIB
$6 BASKET SPECIAL
Live at the Crib, featuring Vinyl Vagabonds, will be from 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 15, at Prairie Moon Winery and Vineyards in Ames. Tickets are available at Prairie Moon Winery for $5, and cover one drink from Prairie Moon.
AMERICAN LEGION BINGO American Legion Post 37 will offer bingo at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 15, 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.
GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT Join Center Stage Dance, 512 E Lincoln Way in Nevada, for a Girl’s Night Out session from 6 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 15. This month’s theme is country cardio. Sessions are one hour dance/fitness classes for adults. The cost is $10 per person. Country attire is encouraged.
SEPT. 16
THIRD STANZA READING Third Stanza, an Ames area society of poets, will host its annual poetry reading in
Story City American Legion Post 59 will have its $6 meal basket special at 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 16, at 301 Washington St., in Story City. Come in for the weekly special served with french fries.
SEPT. 17
IT STARTS WITH US Take a break from your day and join members of the ISU community as they lead informal gallery discussions about various themes and works of art in the exhibition “It Starts with Us: Civility and the 21st Land Grant Mission.” Ruxandra Looft will speak from noon to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at Reiman Gallery, 603 Morrill Road.
DISCOVER GIRL SCOUTS: HUXLEY Learn about Girl Scouts, local troop options and to sign up for the program from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at Huxley Public Library. This come-and-go event is open to new girls in grades kindergarten through 12 and their parents/guardians. A Girl Scout staff member will be able
to answer any questions parents may have.
CRIBBAGE AT THE CUP Play a game of Cribbage at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at the Yellow Cup Cafe, 601 Broad St., in Story City. Bring a friend for fun and more. Pub snacks provided; bring your own beverage.
DRAM GOOD EVENING Join Della Viti, 323 Main St., for its annual Scotch tasting event from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 17. Take a tasty jaunt through all the regions of Scotland, and add in a few outliers. The cost is $45. Reserve your spot at www.dellavitiames. com.
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TACO NIGHT Story City American Legion Post 59 is having a taco night at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 301 Washington St., in Story City. Come and enjoy some tasty tacos. $1.50 for your choice of hard or soft shell tacos, and $2 for walking tacos.
MEET AUTHOR R.L. LINK R.L. Link, author of the G&B Detective Agency series, will be sharing a book reading and signing from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at Cafe Diem in Ames. Come check out his story and his books.
AMERICAN LEGION BINGO American Legion Post 37 will offer bingo at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 225 Main St. Event is open to the public. Play sheets of three, six or nine squares are available for $6, $12 and $18.
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Friendship Force members attend world conference
The World Conference of Friendship Force International was held in Boulder, Colo. Attending from the Friendship Force of Central Iowa Club were past presidents Lynne Van Valin and Sedahlia Crase, and co-presidents Kueier Chung and Bob Strahan. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Joan Herwig, of Friendship Force Central Iowa Club, promotes its 2020 Journey to Taiwan and Japan at the recent All-Iowa Friendship Force Club picnic at Pavillion Park in Cedar Rapids. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
One Heart Equestrian Therapy receives Aureon Charity Grant Northcrest residents who planted and nurture the Prairie Pollinator Garden, which is increasing habitat for monarch butterflies, bees and other insects. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Northcrest’s Prairie Pollinator Garden helps increase insect habitat The Prairie Pollinator Garden, planted by Northcrest Community in 2016, is registered with the Blank Park Zoo’s “Plant, Grow, Fly” program. Its mission is to encourage citizens to become aware of pollinator issues and to take action to preserve them through increas-
ing habitat. The Northcrest Landscape Committee worked with the Iowa Department of Agriculture extension personnel and ISU Horticulture Department to develop plans and acquire appropriate plants to start a small prairie. After three years, the butterflies, bees and other insects
are enjoying the nectar from these plants. Residents are enjoying the variety of blooms, observing the butterflies and bees, and are more aware that humans are especially dependent on pollinators as they help produce many of the fruit and vegetables that make up our diet.
One Heart Equestrian Therapy recently received a $350 grant from the Aureon Charity Grant Program to help fund expenses associated with installing broadband internet service at their facility in north Ames. From left, Kent Atha, representative of the Aureon Corporation, Kris Lager, executive director of One Heart, and Larry Springer, general manager and CEO of Colo Telephone. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Village Cooperative of Ames enjoys piano concert
The American Legion Auxiliary Junior 6th District officers for the 2019-20 school year were elected at the end of March. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
American Legion Auxiliary Junior 6th District officers elected for 2019-20 At the American Legion Auxiliary Junior 6th District Spring Conference, held at the end of March in Story City, officers were elected for the upcoming 2019-20 year. They include: President, Emma
Konrad, of Liberty Center; Vice President, Emma Schnurstein from Story City; Secretary, Sadie Breyfogle from Ames; Historian, Ashley Thompson, of Ankeny; Chaplain, Gracelynn Anderson, of the Baldwin Patterson unit; Sgt.-at-Arms,
Sydney Butler, of Waukee; Assistant Sgt.-atArms, Kyla Garcia, of Nevada. These officers began their positions for the year at the State of Iowa Department Junior Convention on Friday, Aug. 16, in Newton.
Golden K sponsors flower garden The lovely f lower garden at the corner of 20th Street and Grand Avenue was sponsored by Ames Noon Kiwanis Club beginning in 1995. In 1999, Ames Golden K Kiwanis, with the support of the city of Ames, which provides the bedding plants — began planting and maintaining the garden and has done so continuously for the past 20 years. Tom Peter and his wife, Judy Peter, do an outstanding job of making the Golden K f lower garden a landmark that the
Tom Peter and his wife, Judy Peter, make the Golden K flower garden at the corner of Grand Avenue and 20th Street in Ames a landmark that the entire community as well as visitors to Ames can enjoy. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
entire community as well as visitors to Ames can enjoy. For more infor-
mation about Ames Golden K, visit www.amesgoldenk. org.
Village Cooperative of Ames members were recently treated to a piano concert presented by Hakon Grant, of South Riding, Va. The concert contained a combination of classical and jazz music by the piano virtuoso. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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PEOPLE Central Iowa Towing and Recovery donates to American Legion Post 48 in Nevada to help complete cemetery projects
Central Iowa Towing and Recovery owners Dustin & Ricki Tapp recently made a generous donation of $2,100 to the American Legion Post 48 in Nevada. These funds have helped the Legion exceed the needed funds to complete projects at both Nevada City Cemetery and the Catholic Cemetery to honor veterans in their final resting places. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Iowa State football inspires new fall display at Reiman Gardens See the new fall display in the Hughes Conservatory from Aug. 23 to Nov. 16. As summer turns to fall, we welcome cooler days and longer nights, warm apple cider and vibrant leaves. But for Cyclone fans, fall means one thing … it’s game time. While the football team hits the gridiron next door and students return to campus classrooms, feel the energy build in our Conservatory with our giant game clock sweeping over a field of cardinal and gold surrounded with seasonal edibles. Join us to celebrate the best season yet, whether you love football or flora. The quarterback of the season is definitely the Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum), which is the star of the game in many autumn floral displays. With an impressive range of colors and forms, “mums” reach their peak as other garden favorites start to decline. A tough team player is the rugged-yet-cheerful
treasure flower (Gazania spp.), and gardeners love low-maintenance gazanias for their high tolerance of extreme heat and even drought. Lantana (Lantana camara) is a garden favorite. Easy to grow, it offers late season blooms that attract butterflies and hummingbirds plus provide bright, dynamic color. Its colors change over time, from yellows to magenta, oranges and reds, as a signal to
pollinators. A team’s Spirit Squad – cheerleaders, dance team, and mascots – is essential. They create context for the event and rev up the crowd to let the team really shine. In a plant display, a full and bountiful background of dark foliage helps a design feature pop. Ornamental edibles, such as lettuce, kale, and basil, perfectly set off the star players as they take the field.
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“And Then There Were None,” and Wesley Tener takes on a role after delighting audiences as Donkey in “Shrek.” There are always people new to ACTORS in every show. New to ACTORS from the Boone Community Theater are Akela Salter and Mary Neumayer. They have been active in the Boone Community Theater and other theater groups. Finally, Thea Gessler is an Iowa State student that hasn’t done a show since high school. Meyer was excited to take charge of “Play On!” “Working on this show has been so much fun that we could almost sell tickets to our rehearsals,” he said. “We are constantly laughing as we uncover more and more of the punch lines and funny situations. It is almost like an ‘I Love Lucy’ situation. The actors have a challenge of navigating the character and the part the character plays.” Producers Chris Truckenmiller and Bryan Willer have assembled an expert production crew. This show within a
show requires period costumes which have been designed and built by Mataya Huling. Zach Heilman is designing the lights. Clayton Johnson has assembled the sound effects. Chris and Bryan have enjoyed putting together a show that the audiences will enjoy. Set changes have been designed so that the audiences can enjoy the magic of the theater. Chris Truckenmiller said, “When we built the stage, we had so much fun figuring out unique set changes that have to happen. We are planning to open the curtains so that the audience can see how the set changes happen.” Opening night hors d’oeuvres will be provided. Come early and enjoy a snack before the show. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 19, 20, 21, 27 and 28, and at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 29. Tickets are available online at actorsinc. Tickets can be purchased at either Alpha Copies locations. First Point members can go to the First National Bank downtown branch.
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Nevada FFA’s service truck (donated by Van Wall Equipment) backed up with trailer to unload Dale Hughes’s inventory into a storage container on the farm northwest of Nevada. Hughes is standing by the back of trailer with his daughter, Laura, a Nevada FFA alumni. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Karen (Hughes) Witzleben, and brother Dale Hughes on the farm where Nevada FFA student movers unloaded some of Dale’s collectibles and antiques. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nevada FFA ‘student movers’ have earned $10,722 in revenue Nevada FFA “student movers” have reached tot al dona tions to da te of $10,722. On Sa turday, Aug. 31, student volunteers repor ted to the Nevada Flummer felt storage facility a t 8 a.m. to move Dale Hughes’s inventor y to a storage unit on his farm 10 miles nor thwest of Nevada. Most of the material moved was boxes of book s and collectibles, and fur niture. Loading and unloading
was more efficient utilizing two-wheel handcar ts for st acking boxes, and ramps to go on and off the trailer. The ramps and hand tr uck s were also used to load into the storage unit. Students volunteering included Ellie Decena, Nathan Hobbiebr unken, and Joseph Schmitz. At 12:45 p.m. with most ever ything moved, Karen Witzleben, Dale Hughes sister presented a generous
dona tion of $750 to the Nevada FFA. Nevada FFA student movers spreadsheet da t a shows 45 tot al moves genera ting $10,722 in donation revenue with a per hour average of $143.92. “ This has been ver y successful due to our students willing to make time to help others with a needed ser vice!“ said Kevin Cooper, Nevada High School agriculture educa tion instr uctor and FFA advisor. Nevada FFA student mover volunteers Joseph Schmitz and Nathan Hobbibrunken stand in Dale Hughes’s storage container located on the farm. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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PEOPLE One Heart founder, visits Town and Country Kiwanis Kris Lager, founder of One Heart Equestrian Therapy Inc., recently described the work of One Heart to the members and quests of the Town and Country Kiwanis Club. One Heart provides professional therapeutic services to people with disabilities using horses. Recently former military people are now using these services. The horse provides a feeling of warmth and a new learning experience to clients helping to alleviate physical, learning, psychological, and behavior disabilities. Also assisting with mental health, rehabilitation and general quality of life. The four levels of riding classes are offered for motion therapy; developmental therapy; and sports therapy. Driving classes are
Kris Lager, founder of One Heart Equestrian Therapy Inc., recently described the work of One Heart to the members and guests of the Town and Country Kiwanis Club. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
provided in which clients learn horsemanship skills needed to pull carts and wagons and how to harness and to groom working horses. Mini Power Classes where clients with health issues keeping them from riding or driving or if afraid of horses learn horse-
manship skills with miniature horses in an environment they can handle. One Heart is a Member Center of the international organization, the Professional Association of Thera-
peutic Horsemanship (PATH) providing certified instructors. One Heart is located at 2710 W. 190th St., Ames, and can be contacted for more information or assistance at (515) 460-5488.
Annual Voiture 285 Sweet Corn and Bologna Feed on Sept. 15 in Story City The 40&8 Story County Voiture 285 is hosting its annual Sweet Corn and Bologna Feed from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 15, at the Story City American Legion Hall, 301 Washington St., in Story City. Sweet corn, ring bologna, fresh cut tomatoes, coleslaw salad, coffee and lemonade will be served. This meal is being offered as a free-will donation,
and all proceeds will to go to the Story County Voiture 285 Nursing Scholarship Fund. A veteran’s organization, Voiture 285 sponsors those pursuing nursing degrees. This support is provided with an annual Nursing Scholarship. In the past 10 years, Voiture 285 has provided Story County area students approximately $15,000 in support.
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