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s, and newly Board of Supervisor will feature a John Haila. 6:30-7:30 p.m. and elected Ames Mayor, King Day and readings Sawyer ElemenThe Martin Luther short video, poems The Mitchell and invites all accomplishsing “Martin Planning Committee on the civil rights tary students will to honor King. Vanessa other musical in Ames/Story County ments and life of Dr. Luther King� and birthday of Dr. serve as M.C. and celebrate the Baker-Latimer will Jan. 15. The will be Judge selections.to the Jan. 15 event, you King on Monday, The keynote speaker Prior celebration the MLK Day of for Belcher, Iowa’s first theme for this year’s volunteer Romonda can d Unity The i judge t rvice i
AUGUST 3
SWEET CORN SUPPER:
A sweet corn supper will be hosted the Story City by American Legion Post 59 from 5 to 7 p.m. at in Story City. Come 301 Washington St. join us for all can eat sweet you corn, dog and cucumbe hamburger or hot r salad for $7.
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Have you heard about our Seafood show at Ames RoadFresh jumbo sea scallops, Thyme? We’ll have and colossal king shrimp, lobster tails crab legs. Swing by Fresh Thyme from noon to 3 p.m. at SE Fifth St. for great quality seafood 215 great prices. at
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Story County Extension 22, at the Story County council and staff were recognized for 100 years of Extension Youth Fair in Nevada. Leidal and Mary Front row, from left, in Story County on Wilkins; back row, Kalli Olson, Rich Sunday, July from left, JoAnn Michelle Adams, Wrage, Eugenia Kromminga, Megan Kristi Jedlicka, Katie Williams, Hartsook, Nicole Not Pictured: Leonard Krafka, Alice Moody, Doug Sampson Melissa McEnany, and Foley, Tim Couser and MaryAnn Gardner. Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen CONTRIBUTED PHOTO .
Story County Ex tension celebrates 100 years
The Story County Extension Council and staff, at the Story County Fair on July 22, celebrated the centennial celebration since ďŹ rst opening its
doors in 1918. Extension Council Chair Doug Sampson was presented with the 100-year plaque by Iowa State University President Wendy Winterste en.
The Extension Council and Staff would like to thank the community of Story County for their support and look forward to another 100 years the county’s needs. serving
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Ames Children’s Choirs perform holiday carols at three senior residences
DECEMBER 26
HOLIDAY ESCAPE ROOM The Ames Public Library will host a Holiday Escape Room from 2 to 4 p.m. A team will work together to team up and work cooperatively to solve Christmas-themed puzzles to find the goodies the elves stole from Santa. Teams can sign up 15 minutes before starting time.
DECEMBER 26
AMERICAN LEGION BINGO American Legion Post 37, 225 Main St., Ames, will offer Bingo at 6:30 p.m. 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.
DECEMBER 27
CATERPILLAR CLUB Come to Reiman Gardens at 10 a.m. for Caterpillar Club. The early childhood development program will feature stories and creative activities around a nature-based theme. Materials are intended for children ages two to seven years old. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Free admission with no pre-registration required.
DECEMBER 28
JACK SWAGGER AT DG’S Jack Swagger with Count Spookula and Bleujack will be performing at DG’s Tap House starting at 10 p.m. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets will be $5 and are available at the door or through Midwestix.
DECEMBER 29
MACARONS & MIMOSAS Cooks’ Emporium will host a demo class at 10 a.m. for macarons and Mimosas with Jennifer. The class costs $10.
DECEMBER 29 MISSISSIPPI JAKE
DG’s Tap House welcomes back an Evening with Mississippi Jake, a folk/ americana musician. He will perform at 10 p.m.; doors will open at 9 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door or online at midwestix for $5.
DECEMBER 30
AMERICAN LEGION BINGO American Legion Post 37, 225 Main St., Ames, will offer Bingo at 6 p.m. 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.
DECEMBER 30
KARAOKE + NFL FOOTBALL NIGHT Party Town Lounge will host a Sunday Night Karaoke, NFL Football and Music Video night. There will be drink specials and Jack’s pizza specials. Bar opens at 3 p.m. and karaoke will be from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
DECEMBER 31
UGLY SWEATER PARTY Torrent Brewing Company will host an Ugly Sweater New Years party at 6 p.m. If you wear an ugly sweater, you will get $1 off of your pints all night. There will be drinks, snack and games for family and friends. The party will last until 12:30 a.m. to watch the ball drop at midnight. For more events, see page 7
The Ames Children’s Choirs performed holiday carols at three senior residences – The Waterford at Ames, Windsor Oaks, and Keystone Apartments, on Monday, Dec. 10.CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
First National Bank of Ames completes its $20,000 donation to Ames Miracle Playground and Field project A corporate donation was recently made to the Ames Foundation from First National Bank of Ames for the Ames Miracle Playground and Field project, completing its generous $20,000 contribution to the project. The Ames Foundation is assisting as the fiscal agent for the project. The project is dual purposed; to create an All-inclusive Playground, with 100 percent accessibility featuring a rubberized surface, catering to those with physical, cognitive and sensor y disabilities. In addition, the field will feature options for competitive and noncompetitive athletic events for children and adults with disabilities and their families. The Ames Foundation acts as a catalyst for public projects that enhance the quality of life in Ames, connecting generosity with opportunity. For more information regarding the Ames Foundation or to make a donation, please visit www. amesfoundation.org or call (515) 2335904.
Ames Market President Scott Bauer and Ames Foundation Board member Sheila Lundt hold a corporate donation of $10,000 from First National Bank of Ames to the Ames Foundation to complete its generous $20,000 donation to the Ames Miracle Playground and Field project. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO