STORYCOUNTYSUN.COM • INSIDE: REAL ESTATE WEEKLY • VOL. 12, IS. 25 • WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
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Ames Ford Lincoln donates new 15-passenger van to Story County Boys & Girls Club
SEPT. 18
GENEALOGY PLUS Join Ames Public Library for Genealogy Plus, a monthly presentation on a variety of genealogy topics, from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at Ames Public Library. Dennis Allen will discuss the state of cemeteries in Iowa in “Cemetery Summit.”
LIVING WITH SIGHT LOSS If you or someone you know has lost some or all vision, a Low Vision Support group will meet from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at Northcrest Community’s Rose Room, 1901 Northcrest Circle in Ames. The group meets monthly on the third Wednesday. Tell and hear stories, and share ways of managing low vision lives. There may be a visiting speaker or special topic. All are welcome. Call (530) 321-1651 for more information. 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. ‘CHURCH NIGHT’ SERIES KICKOFF Northminster Presbyterian Church, 1416 20th St. in Ames, will kick off its Wednesday “Church Night” series on Wednesday, Sept. 18. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m., followed by classes from 6 to 7 p.m. for elementary, middle and high school students and adults. Nursery care will be provided for preschool children. The weekly programs are open to everyone without charge, regardless of church background or membership. Contact Leigh Carson at (641) 691-5177 or leighellen. carson@gmail.com for more information or questions.
AMERICAN LEGION BINGO American Legion Post 37 will offer bingo at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 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.
APL AUTHOR EVENT: DAVE PRICE Dave Price will talk about his newest book, “Caucus Chaos Trump, How a reality TV star shocked politics and what that means for 2020” from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at Ames Public Library. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
SEPT. 19
PLANT WALK Join Lindsey Smith, Reiman Gardens’ Plant Collections Curator, for in-depth walking tours of the plants and flowers that make the Gardens so special from 11 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Sept. 19. Walk occurs rain or shine. Preregistration with prepayment is required two days in advance. The cost is $5 for members and ISU students, $12 for the public, and free for RG Tour Docents. Register at www.reimangardens. com. For more events, see page 6
Casey and Nick Johnson, of Ames Ford Lincoln, surprised Story County Boys & Girls Club CEO Erika Peterson and Ryan Amundson with the keys to a new 15-passenger Ford Transit van on Tuesday, Sept. 3, at the annual Ames Chamber Steak Fry event at the dealership. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa dedicates 60th home Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa celebrated a dedication with a deserving family at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25. The dedication was held to honor the new home of Laura Weltha and family at 1228 Stafford Ave., in Ames. The Weltha’s new house was in partnership with the city of Ames. This home would not be possible without the dedication and donations of several local volunteers and businesses. Steve Holdredge served as construction manager for the Stafford remodel. Sandi Risdal, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa said, “Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa has been richly blessed in 2019. “Our volunteers, generous donors, and the entire community have given of their time, talents and fi nancially to make the dream of owning a home a reality for our families.”
Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa celebrated a dedication of the new home of Laura Weltha and family at 1228 Stafford Ave., in Ames. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO