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Elver receives award from Breakfast Lions Club
LIFT RESERVATION Reservations for the LIFT at Lunch, presented for widows and widowers, are due before Wednesday, Oct. 9, by calling (515) 291-1412. The outing, featuring half-price services including massage, herbal wrap, toenails, whiskers, and more, will be from 9 to 11:15 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17, at the Professional Cosmetology Institute, 309 Kitty Hawk Drive in Ames.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS ROUND TABLE Join Madrid Home Communities for a monthly discussion on the latest in technology and innovations in health care at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9. The discussion will take place at Ballard Creek Community, 908 N. U.S. Highway 69 in Huxley.
FAMILY FLU CLINICS McFarland Clinic is hosting family flu clinics from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at the North Ames Family Medicine Offi ce, 3815 Stange Road, in Ames. Schedule an appointment online at McFarlandclinic.com/fl u. Wednesday flu clinics will also be offered from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 16, Oct. 23, Oct. 30, Nov. 6, and Nov. 13.
EDUCATIONAL HOUR Ames and Des Moines Therapy and Consulting Services PC will hold a discussion on the effective ways to deal with chronic pain, anxiety and depression at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 1103 Buckeye Ave., Suite 104, in Ames. Amy Mooney, Ph.D., will host this free educational hour. Please call to reserve at (515) 337-1380 or visit amestherapy.com for more information.
BURGER BASKET NIGHT American Legion Post 37, 225 Main St., in Ames, is hosting a $5 burger basket night from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9. The dinner is open to the public. Enjoy a burger with the freshest garden fare and fries. Add a cheese for just a little bit more. Stay and enjoy an evening of bingo after your meal.
BINGO NIGHT American Legion Post 37, 225 Main St. in Ames, will offer bingo at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9. Event is open to the public. Play sheets of three, six or nine squares are available for $6, $12 and $18.
BINGO NIGHT Enjoy a night of bingo at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at Story City American Legion Post 59, 301 Washington St., in Story City.
OCT. 10
ART WALK Participate in this four-part series of indepth art walks and discover the public art in the College of Human Sciences buildings from 12 to 12:30 p.m. starting on Thursday, Oct. 10. This walk explores the public art of MacKay Hall. Meet in front of Christian Petersen’s Marriage Ring outside of MacKay Hall at 2302 Osborn Drive, in Ames.
NATURE AT NOON Hear about ISU Associate Professor Ann Russell’s research on carbon cycling in the rainforest from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, at Reiman Gardens. Bring your lunch and learn how Russell communicates the importance of carbon balancing to public audiences. No registration required. The event is free for members and ISU students, free with admission for the public. For more events, see page 6
Jeff Elver, right, a member of the Ames Breakfast Lions Club, received the Warren Coleman Honorary Award from David Williams at the club’s Oct. 1 meeting. This Iowa Lions Foundation award honors Elver for his service in helping the club carry out its humanitarian efforts in the community. Lions is the largest service club in the world with more than 48,000 clubs in more than 200 countries. The motto of Lions is WE SERVE. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Roland-Story FFA competes in district Soils Judging Contest Ten Roland-Story botany students/ FFA members competed in the North Central FFA District Soils Judging Contest that was hosted on Wednesday, Sept. 25, by Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls. The Roland-Story teams consisted of Brendan Taylor, Taylor Hink, Blake Lebeck, Joe Hovick, Ellie Erickson, Maddy Stevenson, Olivia Greiner, Honoka Yoshinaga, Ken Thompson and Zach Twedt. Brad Taylor, Roland-Story botany teacher said, “The students did an excellent job while at the contest where they demonstrated competency in all areas of our course standards related to this area.” While at the contest, the participants completed a general knowledge exam of soils and then evaluated soils pits for agricultural and nonagricultural usages.
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Heartland Senior Services 205 S. Walnut Ave., Ames (515) 233-2906 Lunch menus Wednesday: Oct. 9: Sweet and sour chicken, long grain rice, corn, garden lettuce salad, peaches. Thursday, Oct. 10: Liver and onions (alternate: Hamburger with gravy), whipped potatoes, mixed vegetable blend, mandarin oranges, peanut butter cookie. Friday, Oct. 11: Baked chicken thigh, California blend, diced beets, potato salad, apple-
sauce. Monday, Oct. 14: Tatertot casserole, broccoli cuts, mixed fruit cup, fresh orange. Tuesday, Oct. 15: Seasoned tilapia (alternate: herbed chicken), wild rice, Cape Cod vegetables,garden lettuce salad, applesauce. Wednesday, Oct. 16: Beef pot roast, baked sweet potatoes, cauliflower, carrot sticks, raisins. Thursday, Oct. 17: Southwestern chicken,
au gratin potatoes, spinach, mandarin oranges, sugar-free vanilla pudding. Friday, Oct. 18: Hamburger on bun, tomato, lettuce, onion, green beans, sliced carrots, tropical fruit cup. Monday, Oct. 21: Meatloaf, whipped potatoes with gravy, peas, yogurt cup, pear fruit cup. Tuesday, Oct. 22: Sliced turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy, diced beets, applesauce, fruit cocktail.
Calendar of events Wednesday, Oct. 9 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Coloring book workshop 1 p.m., Rummikub 3 p.m., Life Choices exercise class Thursday, Oct. 10 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi 9:30 to noon, Health care 1 p.m., Bingo 6:30 p.m., Duplicate Bridge Friday, Oct. 11 9 a.m., Video exercise 1p.m., Friday Afternoon cards 6:30 p.m., Trivia night Sunday, Oct. 13
1:30 p.m., Duplicate Bridge Monday, Oct. 14 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Senior Band practice Tuesday, Oct. 15 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 1 p.m., Canasta Wednesday, Oct. 16 9 a.m., Video exercise 1 p.m., Bunco 3 p.m., Life Choices exercise class 7 p.m., Jazz Jam Thursday, Oct. 17 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi 9:30 to noon, Health care
1 p.m., Bingo 6:30 p.m., Duplicate Bridge Friday, Oct. 18 9 a.m., Video exercise 1p.m., Friday Afternoon cards 7 p.m., Country Jam Saturday, Oct. 19 5:30 p.m., Cribbage Sunday, Oct. 20 1:30 p.m., Duplicate Bridge Monday, Oct. 21 9 a.m., Video exercise 12:30 p.m., Senior Band practice Tuesday, Oct. 22 8:15 a.m., Tai Chi II 9 a.m., Tai Chi 9:45 a.m., Songbirds 1 p.m., Canasta
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Roland-Story agriculture student and FFA member Brendan Taylor volunteered more than 100 hours of service this summer at the FFA community garden to help donate nearly 30,000 of fresh produce to area food pantrys. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Taylor is Roland-Story agriculture student of the month Roland-Story agriculture student and FFA member Brendan Taylor has been selected the “October Agriculture Student of the Month.” Brendan is the son of Brad and Kristin Taylor, of Story City, and is a senior this year at Roland-Story. According to Brad Taylor, agriculture education instructor and FFA Advisor, “Brendan is an excellent student and a natural-born leader. He possesses lots of common sense
and is a student-member that all of us in our agriculture program look-up to and respect.” Brendan has participated in many events and activities this past year including, receiving his Iowa FFA degree, participating in the state fair Agriculture Demonstrations division, was a member of the “food science contest team,” competed in the District Soils judging contest, entered vegetables in the state
fair and volunteered more than 100 hours of time this summer to the FFA community garden. Brendan is currently serving his FFA chapter as president. Taylor says, “Brendan is an excellent representative of his chapter, school, community and family. He demonstrates honesty, integrity, appropriate work ethic and dedication at all times. His actions speak highly of his character.”
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Nevada FFA receives donated tractor
The IH 240 tractor that was donated to Nevada FFA on the FFA implement trailer at Jeff Murphy farm northwest of Ankeny. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Jeff Murphy, of Ankeny, donated a IH 240 tractor to the Nevada FFA Chapter. Kevin Cooper, Nevada High School agriculture education instructor and FFA advisor traveled to the Murphy farm with the chapter’s ser-
vice truck and heavy duty implement trailer to haul the donation back. Murphy had the tractor stored in a barn. The tractor is in good condition, need only minor repairs. Murphy, a FFA alumni,
works for Kemin Industries in Des Moines, and is originally from Washington, Iowa. “I always enjoy seeing the Nevada FFA’s restored tractors at the Iowa State Fair!” Murphy said. Nevada High School ag mechanics students pictured with donated IH 240 tractor. From left, Ulrich Wolfe, Luke Schmitz, William Carsrud, Will Nady, Carson Mather, Jalen Lancaster, Caden Jones, Jacob Stufflebeam, Marshal Sheldahl, Marcus Nelson, Aiden Sellberg, Sebastian Akers, Will Owen and Keegan Jones. Not pictured: Kevin Cooper, Nevada High School agriculture education instructor and FFA advisor. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Honoka Yoshinaga and Zach Twedt test the composition of their soil with a drainage test. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Joe Hovick and Ellie Erickson conduct a test on their clay based soil to determine management factors that could be used to correct its drainage concerns. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Roland-Story agriculture students study soil Students in the Roland-Story High School botany class this fall are learning new skill
sets in the area of soil and their productivity. As a component of the class, students
are being exposed to factors that influence the proper growth of plants, of which the
productivity of the soils factors in. In their most recent lab, students are
learning about how the composition of the soil texture can influence the drainage of
the soil and ultimately impact the production of plants growing in that soil.
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Danielle Clouse Gast, painting and mixed media artist from Spirit Lake, left, was awarded Best of Show. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Juliana Jones, mixed media artist from Ankeny, right, received an Honorable Mention award. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
An Honorable Mention award was given to Claudia Winter, jewelry artist from Long Grove, Ill. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Joel and Karma Brokaw, wood artists from Kalona, received an Honorable Mention award. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Winners at Octagon Center’s 49th-annual Art Festival Four award winners were named at the Octagon Center for the Art’s 49th-annual Art Festival on Sunday, Sept. 22. Danielle Clouse Gast, painting and mixed media artist from Spirit Lake, was awarded Best of Show. Honorable Mention awards were given to Juliana Jones, mixed media artist from Ankeny; Joel and Karma Brokaw, wood artists
from Kalona; and Claudia Winter, jewelry artist from Long Grove, Ill. Winners were judged by a panel of three jurors who performed on-site judging the day of the festival. A cash prize of $150 was awarded to the Best of Show winner, and cash prizes of $100 were awarded to each Honorable Mention winner. Overall, there were
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classes and outreach programs, rotating exhibits, retail gallery shop and special events such as the annual Octagon Art Festival.
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STRINGS & THINGS Strings & Things will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, at Nevada Public Library. Bring your own project(s) and join other craft-minded folks to 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.
OCT. 11
MISSISSIPPI JAKE AND BUZ OWEN Mississippi Jake and Buz Owen will perform at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11, at the Goldfinch Room on the ground floor of Stephens Auditorium in Ames. The Goldfi nch Room is a newly created space in Stephens Auditorium for intimate concerts. Reserved tables with seating for four are available for $40 or two for $25. Food and drink options are available.
ucational activities are intended for children ages eight and up. The cost for members and ISU students is $24 for adults and $16 for children, and the cost for the public is $30 for adults and $20 for children. For more information, visit reimangardens.com.
TRIPLE FEATURE AT THE STORY THEATRE In partnership with the Iowa Country Schools Preservation Conference, the Story Theatre will host a triple feature of country school-related fi lms from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11, at the Story City Theatre. The fi lms include “The Amish Incident,” “Roll Call on the Prairies” and “Iowa’s Unsung Prairie Transformation to Farms and OneRoom Schools.” This event is open to the public. Admission is $5, and tickets can be purchased at the door.
OCT. 12
BONSAI SHOW FAMILY OVERNIGHT Join Reiman Gardens for the annual bonsai PROGRAM Join Reiman Gardens after dinner for a funfi lled night under the stars, starting at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11. Bring your tent to Reiman Gardens for an overnight camping experience, and help fi nd and identify insects that live in the gardens. Sit around a campfire and tell stories, make s’mores, look at the stars and enjoy an evening surrounded by flowers, trees and other wild things. All children must be accompanied by an adult, and families must bring their own camping gear. Ed-
exhibit in conjunction with the Iowa Bonsai Association on Saturday, Oct. 12, and Sunday, Oct. 13. Bonsai is an Asian art form which incorporates artistic and horticultural skills to produce small trees that mimic the spirits, shape, and proportions of full size trees. You are invited to sit, relax and ask questions as bonsai artists work their magic. No preregistration required to attend. The show is free for members and Iowa State University students, and the cost of admission for the
general public.
FIRE STATION OPEN HOUSE The Ames Fire Department will host its seventh-annual Fire Station Open House from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 12, at Fire Station No. 1, 1300 Burnett Ave. Participants are encouraged to explore fire trucks, see Sparky the Fire Dog and Freddy the Fire Truck, tour the fi re station, and learn more about fire safety as part of Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 6 through 12).
BACKYARD CHICKENS Iowa State Extension is presenting a program on raising backyard chickens at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, at Roland Public Library. Learn more about what you need to get started, and best practices for raising happy healthy hens. This free program does not require registration and is open to the public.
WONDER WALK Bring your curiosity and explore McFarland Park, 56461 180th St. in Ames, with a naturalist at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12. We will focus on fall’s changes, but discovery will guide our walk. The pace will be leisurely, but expect some hills and stairs (not for strollers). Dress for the weather. The walk will be canceled in the event of thunderstorms. The event is free, but register by 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, by calling (515) 232-2516.
KUMLA FEED Story City American Legion will have a
kumla feed from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, at 301 Washington St., in Story City. This all you can eat kumla dinner is a free-will donation, with a suggested $8 donation.
MOONLIGHT SEED HARVEST Volunteer and hand harvest native prairie seed under the full moon from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, at Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt, 8700 N.E. 126 Ave. in Maxwell. Seed collected will be used to diversify and expand the prairie at Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt. End the evening with a bonfire and s’mores at the nearby Youth Camp Area. RSVP required at bit.ly/MoonlightSeedHarvest.
OCT. 13
RUN FOR THE ROSES Join the Ames Area Running Club and Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority for the annual Run for the Roses on Sunday, Oct. 13, starting at Ames Middle School, 3915 Mortensen Road. The Kids Fun Run will be at 9:30 a.m., with the 5K run/walk and 10K run at 10 a.m. Register at amesrunners. org/run-for-the-roses/
AMES FRIENDS MEETING Ames Friends Meeting is holding an open house from noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13, at 121 S Maple Ave., in Ames. The event is for those wanting to get acquainted or to have information on who Quakers are, what they do, how they worship and what they believe. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served.
CROP WALK Join the tradition of raising funds to address hunger in Story County and around the world at a CROP Walk from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13, at Brookside Park, 1325 Sixth St., in Ames. This is a non-competitive fundraising
walk from Brookside Park through campus. This family-friendly event brings people together from around Story County to raise awareness and funds around hunger issues. Learn more at crophungerwalk.org/ amesia
BINGO NIGHT American Legion Post 37, 225 Main St., in Ames, will offer bingo at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13. Event is open to the public. Play sheets of three, six or nine squares are available for $6, $12 and $18.
OCT. 14
LIFT RESERVATIONS Reservations for LIFT at Lunch, presented for widows and widowers, are due on Tuesday, Oct. 14, by calling Dan Bagley at (515) 291-0412. The event will be on Thursday, Oct. 17, with lunch beginning at 11:15 a.m. at The Mucky Duck Pub, 3100 S. Duff Ave., in Ames.
AMES WOMAN’S CLUB MEETING Ames Woman’s Club will hold its general meeting for October at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 14, at its clubhouse, 106 S. Dakota Ave. in Ames. Alan Spohnheimer will speak about “Early History along the Skunk River.” Visitors are welcome. For more information call (515) 292-4259.
$6 BASKET SPECIAL Story City American Legion Post 59 will have its $6 meal basket special at 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 14, at 301 Washington St., in Story City. Come in for the weekly special served with french fries.
SONS OF NORWAY OCTOBER EVENT The October Sons of Norway Kong Sverre Lodge’s event will be at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 14, at the Community Center, 503 Elm Ave., in Story City. The program will be “Norwegian-American Humor: Ole and Lena in America” presented by Norm Carlson from
Des Moines. A catered dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $7 for members and $12 for guests. Sons of Norway events and dinners are open to all interested in learning more about Scandinavian heritage and culture and guests are always welcome. For reservations, call (515) 733-4482 or (515) 292-7513 by Thursday, Oct. 10.
OCT. 16
ART WALK Take an art walk to explore the art on display at ISU’s campus by Norie Sato from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at Hach Hall, 2438 Pammel Drive, in Ames. Get a glimpse into Sato’s unique approach to creating public works of art and engaging the community in the process. Meet outside of the main entrance to Hach Hall.
TACO NIGHT Story City American Legion Post 59 is having a taco night at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 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.
BINGO NIGHT American Legion Post 37, 225 Main St., in Ames, will offer bingo at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 16. Event is open to the public. Play sheets of three, six or nine squares are available for $6, $12 and $18.
JAZZ NIGHT Listen to the first concert of the semester from the ISU Department of Music and Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at the Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, 300 Union Drive, in Ames. The program is titled: “Jazz Night: All You Can Eat.” Under the creative tutelage of Mike Giles, the talented students of all academic disciplines chew on jazz pieces with food titles. Admission is $5 at the door.
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Linda Murken, chair of the Story County Board of Supervisors recently visited the Town and Country Kiwanis Club where she described the functions of the board and the work of Story County to the members and guests of the club. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Murken discusses supervisors with Town and Country Kiwanis Linda Murken, chair of the Story County Board of Supervisors recently visited the Town and Country Kiwanis Club where she described the functions of the board and the work of Story County to the members and guests of the club. This board is the first all-female county board in Iowa. The board meets weekly at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays in the public meeting room on the second floor of the Story County Administration Build-
Busy Homecoming week for Gilbert ag students During Homecoming Week Gilbert ag students had the chance to attend soil competition, North Central District Leadership Camp and prepared and served lunch to all students and staff members. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS
ing in Nevada. Story County’s yearly budget is about $45 million; it
has about 260 fulltime and 20 parttime employees.
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