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CALENDAR OF EVENTS DEC. 29
AMES HIGH THROUGH THE YEARS RECEPTION: Join AHS grads of all classes at the exhibit, “Ames Hi Aiming High Through the Years” from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 29 at the Ames History Center. Take a walk down memory lane before catching up on the present. After the reception, walk two blocks to Olde Main Brewery for the All-Classes Annual Holiday Gathering at 7 p.m. where the Ames Historical Society invites you to enjoy beverages and appetizers while connecting with other alumni and seeing the fascinating history of our high school and its four buildings since the fi rst was built in 1881. (Who knew?)
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The Combined Ames Children’s Choirs. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
O.W.L.S.: For this month’s O.W.L.S. (Older, Wiser, Livelier Seniors) program will brings to life Ding Darling, a two-time Pullitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist, creator of the “Duck Stamp” program, and founder of the National Wildlife Federation. The program will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 2, at the Story County Conservation Center. Register for lunch by Friday, Dec. 29, at (515) 2322516. Lunch is soup and salad bar, homebread bread and Oreo fluff. Cost is $7.50 for lunch; program is free.
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DMACC HISET REGISTRATION: January 4, 2018 @ 9 am - DMACC High-School Equivalency program registration will be at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 4 at DMACC Hunziker Center, 1420 S. Bell Ave. Classes run Jan. 8 through March 2. For a current schedule, please stop by the DMACC front desk or go to www. dmacc.edu/hiset. The class is free. Scholarships available for textbooks and testing fees. For more information, please contact Anneke at 515-290-4775 or amundel@dmacc.edu.
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STORY COUNTY DEMOCRAT Q&A: The Story County Democrats will host a Q&A event from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 4 at the Ames Public Library auditorium. It is open to the public. Attendees may submit their questions in writing for the Democratic candidates for the 4th District U.S. House seat to answer. Questions will be drawn at random. Candidates scheduled to appear are: Paul Dahl, Leann Jacobsen, John Paschen and J.D. Scholten.
Placement auditions and open rehearsals for the Ames Children’s Choirs Does your child like to sing? And make new friends? Placement auditions for the spring season of the Ames Children’s Choirs will be conducted Jan. 3-8 in Ames. The program will be accepting singers ages 7-18 into all three choirs at this time. Rehearsals resume on Jan. 8 and 9. All singers will participate in the Spring Concert on Sunday, May 13 in addition to other performance opportunities. Auditions for the 2018-2019 Season will be held for all three choirs in May and June. For the placement audi-
tion, singers may sing a folk or patriotic song but are welcome to audition without a prepared song. No previous experience or vocal training is required for participation in the choirs, only the ability to match pitch and maintain a melody and the desire and commitment to participate in a choral ensemble of excellence. A tuition fee will be assessed to cover the cost of facilities, instruction, music, and administration. Young singers in central Iowa are also invited to visit the Ames Children’s Choirs during the month of January by attending
Last truckload of bikes sent to Working Bikes
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STORY COUNTY SCARC MEETING: Story County Amateur Radio Club (SCARC) will meet on at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 4 in North Conference Room A on the first floor of Mary Greeley Medical Center. Eric Henely, K0SMD, will provide a presentation entitled “Cryptography: Techniques for Secure Communication.” Parking is available near the northeast entrance. The meeting is free and open to the public.
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AMES WOMAN’S CLUB MEETING:
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The Ames Woman’s Club will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 8 at the Clubhouse, 106 South Dakota Ave. Speaker will be retired mayor Ann Campbell discussing “What Lies Ahead for Ann.” Visitors welcome. For more information call 292-4259.
open rehearsals at the Collegiate United Methodist Church Annex Auditorium located at 130 South Sheldon in Ames. Open rehersal schedule: Prep Choir (ages 7-8): 4:305:25 p.m. on Mondays Chorale (ages 9-11) : 5:30-6:45 p.m. on Mondays Concert Choir (ages 12-18): 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays Please contact info@ameschildrenschoirs.org or (515) 290-1422 to receive more information about the program and/or to arrange for a specific audition time.
The last truckload of bikes taken at the Story County Fairgrounds. Left to right: Willie Atwell, Richard Atwell, Keith Twedt, Jay Barker, Bob Collins, Leland Roegner, Darrell Staley, Will Ward and Charles Packard. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Richard Atwell of Nevada and a group of volunteers sent a last truckload of 170 bicycles to Working Bikes in Chicago since Atwell is retiring from the bike business. Over the past 16 years, Atwell has collected more than 10,000 bikes, mostly from Story County. The donated bikes are put in working order by the nonprofit organization in Chicago and shipped to developing nations in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. Atwell thanks Michelle Gibson and the 4H board for the use of a building at the fairgrounds in the Nevada to store the bikes, Don Hale and Bill Ward for their dedication and countless hours and all those who donated bikes, helped load trucks and assisted along the way.
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MATURE LIVING Heartland Senior Services • 205 S. Walnut Ave., Ames • (515) 233-2906 Monday, Jan. 1 New Years Day HSS CLOSED Tuesday, Jan. 2 8:15 a.m. Tai Chi II 9 a.m. Tai Chi I 9:45a.m. Songbirds 1 p.m. Fall Prevention Class 6:30 p.m. Duplicate bridge Wednesday, Jan. 3 9 a.m. Video exercise 1 p.m. Rummikub Thursday, Jan. 4 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, Jan. 5 9 a.m. Video exercise 12:30 p.m. Friday afternoon cards 7 p.m. Jazz Jam Saturday, Jan. 6 5:30 p.m. Cribbage $3 Sunday, Jan. 7 1:30 Duplicate bridge Monday, Jan. 8 9 a.m. Video exercise 1 p.m. Coloring book workshop Tuesday, Jan. 9 8:15 a.m. Tai Chi II 9 a.m. Tai Chi I 9:45a.m. Songbirds 12:30 p.m. Canasta 1 p.m. Fall Prevention 6:30 p.m. Duplicate bridge 7 p.m. Monthly dance
Wednesday, Jan. 10 9 a.m. Video exercise 1 p.m. Rummikub Thursday, Jan. 11 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, Jan. 12 9 a.m. Video exercise 12:30 p.m. Friday afternoon cards Sunday, Jan. 14 1:30 Duplicate bridge Monday, Jan. 15 9 a.m. Video exercise 11:50 Lunch & Learn 1 p.m. Rummikub Tuesday, Jan 16 8:15 a.m. Tai Chi II
9 a.m. Tai Chi I 9:45 a.m. Songbirds 1 p.m. Fall Prevention 1 p.m. Book Discussion 6:30 p.m. Duplicate bridge Wednesday, Jan. 17 9 a.m. Video exercise 1 p.m. BUNCO $3 7 p.m. Jazz Jam $3 Thursday, Jan. 18 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, Jan. 19 9 a.m. Video exercise 12:30 p.m. Friday afternoon cards 6:30 p.m. Trivia Night at
City Church Sunday, Jan. 21 1:30 Duplicate bridge Monday, Jan. 22 9 a.m. Video exercise 12:30 p.m. Movie – “Hidden Figures” Tuesday, Jan. 23 8:15 a.m. Tai Chi II 9 a.m. Tai Chi I 9:45a.m. Songbirds 12:30 p.m. Canasta 1 p.m. Fall Prevention 6:30 p.m. Duplicate bridge Wednesday, Jan. 24 9 a.m. Video exercise 1 p.m. Coloring Book Workshop Thursday, Jan. 25 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, Jan. 26 9 a.m. Video exercise 12:30 p.m. Friday afternoon cards Sunday, Jan. 28 1:30 Duplicate bridge Monday, Jan. 29 9 a.m. Video exercise 1 p.m. Rummikub Tuesday, Jan. 30 8:15 a.m. Tai Chi II 9 a.m. Tai Chi I 9:45a.m. Songbirds 1 p.m. Fall Prevention 6:30 p.m. Duplicate bridge Wednesday, Jan. 31 9 a.m. Video exercise 1 p.m. Rummikub
Heartland Senior Services January lunch menus MONDAY, JAN. 1: HSS closed for New Year’s Day. TUESDAY, JAN. 2: Sweet and sour chickenc, long grain rice, corn, garden lettuce salad with tomato, applesauce. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 3: BBQ pork on bun, red diced potatoes, sliced carrots, garden lettuce salad, mandarin orange cup. THURSDAY, JAN. 4: Salisbury steak, whipped potatoes, California blend, pear fruit cup, raisins.
FRIDAY, JAN. 5: Key West cod (alternative: grilled chicken), mashed potatoes, stewed tomatoes, garden leetice salad, chocolate chip cookie. MONDAY, JAN. 8: Beef pot roast, baked sweet potatoes, sliced carrots, peaches, pound cake. TUESDAY, JAN. 9: Glazed salmon (alternative: seasoned chicken breast), baked potato, corn, mandarin oranges, chocolate pudding. WEDNESDAY, JAN 10: Seasoned pork loin, whipped potatoes, Brussels sprouts, garden
lettuce salad, pineapple fruit cup. THURSDAY, JAN 11: Macaroni and cheese, cooked carrots, green beans, tropical fruit cup. FRIDAY, JAN. 12: Sloppy joe on bun, cut sweet potatoes, yellow squash, mandarin orange cup, peanut butter cookie. MONDAY, JAN 15: Roast beef, whipped potatoes, sliced carrots, applesauce, fresh orange. TUESDAY, JAN. 16: Sweet and sour chicken, long grain rice, corn, garden lettuce salad, peaches.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 17: Macaroni and cheese, Lima beans, garden leetuce salad, cut banana, birthday treat. THURSDAY, JAN. 18: Peppered beef tips, whipped potatoes, California blend vegetables, carrot and celery sticks, applesauce. FRIDAY, JAN. 19: Peppered pork loin with chutney, country sweet potatoes, mix vegetable blend, mandarin orange cup, peanut butter cookie. MONDAY, JAN. 22: Beef pot roast, baked sweet potatoes, yellow squash,
carrot sticks, raisins. TUESDAY, JAN 23: Southwestern chicken, au gratin potatoes, cooked spinach, mandarin oranges, sugar-free vanilla pudding. WEDNESDAY, JAN 24: Baked salmon (alternative: herb chicken), wild rice, wild rice, cauliflower, garden lettuce salad, applesauce. THURSDAY, JAN. 25: Chicken broccoli rice casserole, corn, mixed fruit cup, sugar cookie. FRIDAY, JAN. 26: Goulash, green beans, sliced cooked carrots, manda-
rin oranges. MONDAY, JAN. 29: Cafe meatloaf, baked potato, yellow squash, yogurt cup, pear fruit cup. TUESDAY, JAN 30: Pot roast with gravy, mashed potatoes, sliced cooked carrots, applesauce, fruit cocktail. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 31: Key West cod (alternative: grilled chicken), long grain rice, broccoli cuts, garden lettuce salad, chocolate chip cookie.
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MATURE LIVING Central Iowa RSVP • 110 Crystal St., Ames • (515) 292-8890 Sheriff’s Office
The first three hours after a child goes missing are critical to finding him or her alive. A surge of information about the incident can come in, and you can be trained to assist dispatchers in taking these tips. Every hour counts. Play a vital role in search efforts and become a trained Tip Hotline Volunteer. To learn more about the upcoming training in January, call Teal at (515) 292-8890.
CASA
The Court Appointed Special Advocate Program is in need of volunteers to serve as advocates for children in juvenile court. CASA volunteers are appointed by the court to work for the best interest of abused or neglected children under the court’s jurisdiction. Volunteers from all professions, ethnic and educational backgrounds are welcome. For more information, please con-
tact Arti at (515) 292-8890.
Habitat for Humanity
Needs volunteers to help at the store on from noon to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays. Duties would be directing customers to wanted items, answering questions about donations & pickups, delivering purchases, etc. Anyone is welcome to visit the store at 402 E. Lincoln
Way and “observe the action” and/or visit with manager Dan. There is also a need for volunteers on from 2-7 p.m. on Thursdays. Call Arti for more information at (515) 292-8890.
once a week at the mentee’s school and focus on building a long-term relationship. Research shows that when you mentor a child, you give them confidence, inspire positive choices, and create hope for a better future. And all it takes Nevada School Volunteers needed for Team- is a little time of yours. If you have questions, please call Arti Mates mentoring school-based at (515) 292-8890. program in Nevada. Mentors are needed for grades 3-12. Mentors and Mentees meet
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St. Petri and Bergen Lutheran Youth Groups shop for Angel Tree gifts The St. Petri and Bergen Lutheran Middle school and High school Youth Groups went shopping for Angel Tree gifts on Wednesday, Dec. 6. Through the kind donations from members of St. Petri Lutheran and Bergen Lutheran as well as Thrivent Financial, the youth were able to purchase Christmas gifts for 13 children and youth in the Roland-Story community. The groups thank all the adults who helped drive and shop with the youth as well as those who came to help them wrap the gifts. And of course a huge thank you to all the wonderful youth who came to help make this Christmas a special one for those 13 children and their families. Youth from St. Petri and Bergen Lutheran Youth Groups.
P.E.O. Chapter KC donates to Bethesda food pantry Members of P.E.O. Chapter KC in Ames are shown with their donated items for the Food Pantry at Bethesda Lutheran Church. This is the tenth year that Chapter KC has had their annual Christmas luncheon at Bethesda Lutheran Church and collected items for the church’s food pantry. The Ames High School Madrigal Singers provided the musical entertainment before the luncheon. P.E.O. is a philanthropic educational organization where women celebrate the advancement of women, educate women through scholarships, grants, awards, loans and stewardship of Cottey College.
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MATURE LIVING VC HANDS
Volunteer Center of Story County
Join our team and have a “hand” in carrying out the Days of Services, special events, and project offered by the VCSC! Team members will provide leadership, logistical support, and ideas. Specific responsibilities include: securing funding and donations, volunteer recruitment, event promotion, and providing leadership/ support the day of event. Monthly meetings will be held at 4:30 p.m. on the second Monday of the month. FIRST LEGO LEAGUE EVENTS
Iowa FIRST® LEGO® League
FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL) is an international program, created by FIRST® and LEGO® , designed to get children interested in and excited about science, technology and engineering. Every year, FIRST® releases a new challenge that engages the teams in hands-on robotics design and scientific research. This year’s theme is Hydro Dynamics! Participants, ages 9-14, form teams of 2-10 members. Teams participate in events from mid-November to mid-January throughout Iowa to showcase the work they did designing, programming, and building their LEGO robot, and preparing an in-depth research presentation. All of the regional events are in need of volunteers. Please email at fll@iastate.edu. BUILDING AND STAINING SHELVES
Overflow Thrift Store
We are building new shelving for the store and need skilled handymen to help! It involves basic construction, but all tools will be provided! This will take place on Jan. 15. PAINTING
Creative Counseling Services
Help paint the offices at Creative Counseling Services for MLK Day of Service. This will include taping/prep, painting and clean up. This will take place on January 15th, 2018.
DONATIONS ASSISTANT
Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa
The Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa store is growing, and we need your help. Donations Assistants are needed to help sort donations, repair gently used items, and go to homes to receive/ deliver donations to customers. Heavy lifting is required. PILLOWCASE PROJECT PRESENTER
American Red Cross, Iowa region
The pillowcase project is a free interactive preparedness program designed for youth ages 8 to 11. The program aims to increase awareness and understanding of natural hazards, teach safety and emotional coping skills, as well as importance of preparedness. Students learn the best ways to stay safe during disasters and how to create their own emergency supply kits using a pillowcase. Pillowcase Project presenters will receive training prior to placement. FUNDRAISER RUN ORGANIZER- EVENT MANAGEMENT
Iowa Able Foundation
The Iowa Able Foundation’s largest fundraiser is the “Iowa Able Run” which is held in June at Ada Hayden Heritage Park in Ames, Iowa. This internship opportunity will be focused around planning this event and all aspects involved. Job duties include: event coordination, partnership with sponsors and donors, marketing, and volunteer correspondence. All college levels are welcome to apply, but juniors and seniors majoring in sports management, business administration, event management or related field are encouraged to apply. MATH AND READING FOR HIGH-ABILITY 3RD GRADE STUDENTS
Sawyer Elementary School
Sawyer Elementary School has a need for 2-3 ongoing volunteers to work with high-ability read-
ing or math students. The volunteers in reading would work with 1-3 students and ask higherorder thinking questions upon reading a book; they will meet with the same students one to two days a week 10:30-11:10 a.m. Math volunteers will work 30-45 minutes one day a week, and expected to bring extension activities for 2-3 students. AFTER SCHOOL READING TUTORING
Raising Readers in Story County
The reading academy is offered every Wednesday at the Ames Public Library after school to provide free tutoring for children in Kindergarten to 3rd grade. Students work one-on-one with volunteer tutors to supplement their in-school reading activities and focus on at-risk readers especially. Volunteers are trained in Words Their Way curriculum, needing to be available one hour per week. If you are interested in volunteering for this program, please contact Lisa Reeves at literacy@ raising-readers-org, or (515) 520-8686. ON CALL DISASTER SUPPORT
American Red Cross, Iowa region
Provide on-call support to American Red Cross disaster respondents in the field. Open client cases using Client Assistance Software (CAS), load client assistance cards and provide technical assistance to in-field respondents. This volunteer position requires that some online training be completed before volunteer placement. This is a virtual position that can be done from anywhere in the state of Iowa. BOARD MEMBERS
Creative Counseling Services
Creative Counseling has two openings on our Board of Directors. Our boards meets a minimum of quarterly and meetings are generally on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8 p.m. We are looking for individuals who are looking to make a difference
in our community. We provide substance abuse and mental health services in Story County. We are a non-profit agency and 70% of our clients utilize Medicaid. DOG FOSTER PARENT
Taysia Blue Rescue
Fostering is the core to our rescue. Each pup that enters rescue is placed in an appropriate foster home. While in foster the rescue pays for all medical and food costs. All you need to do is provide your time and tender loving care. With every foster home we can save many more husky and malamute lives. Fostering is an amazingly rewarding volunteer opportunity. REGISTER HELP
Overflow Thrift Store
We are looking for mature, trustworthy, friendly volunteers to operate our registers during business hours. Volunteers will be trained on how to use the Square system. Volunteers should enjoy working with people, be able to work relatively quickly, and be unashamed to ask for help from a manager if a question arise that needs additional support. STORY COUNTY LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE
Story County emergency management
The Story County LEPC is in need of a volunteer to assist the LEPC with improving their ability to plan for emergencies. The volunteer will contact businesses in Story County that work with hazardous chemicals to verify emergency contact information and to encourage participation in the LEPC organization. This is a volunteer position. Hours are flexible but would need to be during office business hours 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
National Alliance on Mental Illness-Central Iowa
Help the National Alliance on Mental IllnessCentral Iowa manage their social media outlets and maximize their marketing by communicating their mission, values, and upcoming events. Please contact Lisa at namiofci@gmail.com or 515-292-9400 for any questions. FOOD PANTRY ASSISTANT
Salvation Army
Help assist customers, stock and refill items and provide general assistance with our Food Pantry. Hours are 2:30-4 p.m. on Monday-Friday. Background check is required. BUS CLEANING
HIRTA
As one can imagine our buses get used a lot and we often do not have the time or staff to do deep inside cleaning on a regular basis. We would greatly appreciate having a group of volunteers who don’t mind working inside our buses giving them a good cleaning, from ceiling to seats to floors. OFFICE CLEANERS
Creative Counseling Services
Looking for a reliable volunteer for cleaning on a weekly basis in our small office. Duties include washing a few dishes, vacuuming, emptying garbage, cleaning the small bathroom, and light dusting. 1-2 hours a week. Times are flexible and we will try to work around your schedule. CHILDCARE ASSISTANT
Lutheran Social Services in Iowa
People Place offer support for parents of young children. Help care for children while their parents participate in parent education support groups and classes. Help provide a warm, caring and positive atmosphere modeling patience, encouragement and respect. Currently, we are seeking volunteers who are available from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. GUARDIAN OR CONSERVATOR
Iowa Department of Human Services
The Department of Human Services is currently in need of volunteers to serve as guardians or conservators for Wards of the State. Wards of the state are typically individuals with mental illness, disabilities, or dementia. In some cases, family members of the ward are not able to serve as guardian or conservator, and we look to caring community members for help. For more information please contact the Volunteer Coordinator, Mackenize Bartusek, at (515) 7252743 or mbartus@dhs. state.ia.us FOOD PANTRY VOLUNTEERS
Mid Iowa Community Action, family development center
Mid Iowa Community Action is seeking volunteers to help in their food pantry in Ames 8:30 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday on an ongoing basis depending on volunteer availability. Volunteers will greet and assist families coming into the Family Development Center, help stock food pantry shelves and maintain the pantry, and work closely with the front office staff. Volunteers under the age of 18 must volunteer with an adult. Flexible shifts are available each day the pantry is open. CLOTHES SORTING
Ballard clothes panty
Help sort clothes and get the pantry organized! To arrange a time to volunteer or to learn more about this volunteer opportunity, please contact Jeriann McLaughlin at jmclaughlin@ballard. k12.us BOARD OF DIRECTORS
University Community Childcare
If you are looking for an opportunity to volunteer in the community join the University Community Childcare Board of Directors. The private, board of directors governs non-profit corporation, University Community Childcare with membership consisting of parents with children attending the center, the program advisor from the Iowa State University Department of Residence and members of the community at-large. Email at univcc@iastate.edu. MENTORS
Teammates Mentoring — Nevada Chapter
Dr. Tom and Nancy Osborne founded TeamMates in 1991 in an effort to provide support and encouragement to schoolaged youth. The goal of the program is to see youth graduate from high school and pursue postsecondary education. To reach this goal, youth met once a week, at the Nevada Middle School, with a caring adult who serves as a mentor. Mentors give youth a sense of hope, purpose, and vision. KHOI SMARTPHONE DESIGNER
KHOI FM Heart of Iowa Community Radio
KHOI has found the need to increase our friendliness with smart phone technology. Must have formal or informal knowledge of BOTH graphic design and coding (at least HTML and CSS, with the option to teach yourself/learn others as needed). We don’t want to go through any free online app creators, as this severely limits creative and ergonomic potential. STORE ASSISTANT
Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa
The Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa Store is growing and we need your help. Volunteers are needed to assist customers, help with showroom arrangement, and cleaning. Shifts are available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, with the hopes of being open extended hours soon. Please call us at (515) 232-2335 or email at volunteer@ hfhci.org.
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KEY Cooperative provides grain
Greg Artz of KEY Cooperative presented grain marketing information and donated grain pictured with Nevada students and other KEY Cooperative grain team members.
Ames Breakfast Lions Clubs hosts Christmas dinner Pictured are members of the Ames Breakfast Lions Club at its annual Christmas Dinner recently held at the Iowa Stater Restaurant. In addition to celebrating the Christmas season and reviewing its humanitarian service for 2017, club members brought items to be included in gift baskets for children and families that will be distributed through ACCESS. Lions is the world’s largest service club with a focus on helping people in need.
Students learn about buffering
The Roland-Story agriculture education classes continue with the science-based studies as they learn more about the uses of the LabQuest Interface Devices. In their most recent experiments, the students have been testing the buffering ability of water and additional substances as well as conducting inquiry-based labs on the effect of pH on plant health. “These activities were developed so that students would be able to see and use a practical application of learning about pH,” said Brad Taylor, agriculture instructor.
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Greg Artz of KEY Cooperative visited Kevin Cooper’s ag business class in October to present the “Bushels for Ag”program. KEY Cooperative donated 40 bushels of soybeans and 100 bushels of corn to Nevada Ag Education and FFA for the purpose of marketing. Students must develop a marketing strategy and make decisions based on fundamental market information or technical information, to sell at the optimum times. Artz explained basics of commodity price discovery, basis, futures, and price averaging over time. Some calculations were worked through with students regarding crop insurance income and yield risk management. Cooper assigned half the grain to Ag Business class first block, and the other half to Ag Business seventh period, and let the competition begin to see which class can do the best job marketing. Students are currently studying futures marketing including commodities, and financials. A timely topic also was brought up in class with the futures trading the crypto currency bitcoin. Students were confused as to what a crypto currency is, this led to spirited discussion and classroom “voyage of discovery”. “Just like the statue on ISU campus, nothing ever is, everything is becoming” Cooper added.
Pictured, are from left, back row: President Bob Hein, Kitty Fisher, Peggy Faden, Jean Prestemon, and Ann Hein; front row: Carol Volker, Dot Dake, Mary Richards, and Ginny Molgaard.
Sons of Norway’s December event Sons of Norway Kong Sverre Lodge held its December event in Story City with a Christmas party evening and membership event. “Traditional Norwegian Songs and Stories” was the theme with “The Belles of Iowa State” from the ISU Women’s Club entertaining the group after the dinner. Members
and guests enjoyed a special Norsk appetizer table and a holiday dessert table. Sons of Norway events are open to all interested in learning more about Scandinavian heritage and culture and guests are always welcome.
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Roland-Story ag I students build miniature backboards
Dyaln Kahl shows his miniature backboard prior to staining and adding the rim.
Morgan Blythe, Anna Peach and Danielle Grady prepare to stain their backboards.
Students in the Roland-Story afternoon agriculture education I class are spending their last 2 weeks of the semester learning about basic woodshop practices as they fabricate miniature basketball backboards as a class project. The 30 students in the class are learning about preparing and finishing a wood project using basic power tools such as band saws, sanders, drills and routers and are also learning about paints, stains and varnishes.
Ag tech students create projects Students in the Roland-Story agriculture technology class have recently completed a unit of instruction in which they had to create a hydraulic system. Pictured is Jakob Lester, who is developing his hydraulic system from popsicle sticks, wood dowel, paper clips, syringes, plastic tubing and hot glue. The premise of the innovation assignment is for the students to research a topic of interest, then create a prototype of their invention and finally to test the system to see how well it works and to make refinements to the system. “This has turned out to be a really enjoyable task for the students as it was project based and called upon them to problem solve, make decisions and be creative,” said Brad Taylor, agriculture instructor. Contributed photo