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How Much Do You Know About Ames?
Question: What significant role did the Hoggatt School play in the early education of Ames?
(Answer at the bottom of the newsletter)
Ames Public Library Hosts Monthly Swift Youth Writers Group
Calling all aspiring teen writers in grades 6-12! The Ames Public Library invites you to join the Swift Youth Writers Group, a monthly gathering for creative minds to explore writing, share ideas, and connect with fellow young wordsmiths. No experience is needed—whether you're an experienced storyteller or new to writing, this group welcomes everyone.
The group meets on the 2nd Sunday of each month, with the next meetup scheduled for September 8, from 2-4 p.m. in the PEO Room at Ames Public Library. Bring your imagination and get ready to write!
ISU Local Food Festival
The Iowa State University Local Food Festival is an annual celebration of local food and healthy living. This event centers around incorporating local foods into your daily meals, empowering healthy lifestyles, and sustainability-focused activities to engage students, faculty and staff to make connections with Ames and nearby communities. The festival features educational displays, locally grown and produced products for sale by local vendors and ISU clubs, and recipe samples using fresh-picked produce from the ISU Horticulture Research Station.
Date & Time: September 25, 2024; 3:30 PM
Location: Central Campus at Iowa State University
Elli Grapp Receives LAS Young Alumni Award
Congratulations to LAS alum, Elli Grapp (political science, world languages and cultures) for being named one of this year’s recipients of the LAS Young Alumni Award.
Elli Grapp is the regional training director for the YMCA's Northern Midwest Learning Center, where she develops leadership programs and advocates for inclusion and social justice, and currently leads a cross-cultural team in building a community peacebuilding workshop. Before joining the YMCA, Grapp worked in the nonprofit sector supporting marginalized individuals, with a focus on creating inclusive communities where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
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Cyclones Fall 4-2 to No. 8 Memphis
Iowa State (2-2-1) was defeated by No. 8 Memphis (4-0) in a 4-2 match on Sunday. The Cyclones became the first team this season to score multiple goals against Memphis, with Adelaide Wolfe netting her first goal for ISU and Magdalena Keck scoring her third of the season.
Memphis dominated the first half, scoring three goals, and added a fourth shortly after Keck's goal in the second half. Cyclone goalkeeper Avery Gillahan made four saves, but Memphis held a commanding 18-6 shot advantage. Despite a strong second half, Iowa State could not overcome Memphis's potent offense.
Next, the Cyclones host Michigan on Thursday, Sept. 5, at 6 p.m. at the Cyclone Soccer Complex.
Caleb Bacon Injury Update: ISU Star Linebacker's Status Uncertain
Iowa State linebacker Caleb Bacon suffered an apparent leg injury in the first quarter of Saturday's 21-3 win over North Dakota and did not return to the game. Head coach Matt Campbell stated the severity of Bacon's injury is still unclear, with more details expected soon.
Bacon, a key player on Iowa State's defense, was missed as the Cyclones struggled defensively, allowing 295 yards and multiple third-down conversions. His absence forced backups Zachary Lovett and Jack Sadowsky to step in.
"We're hoping it's not significant," Campbell said, as the team awaits further evaluation.
Classes Begin Today for Preschool
Today, Tuesday, September 3, 2024, is the first day of school for our littlest learners at Northwood Preschool. Remember, the morning session starts at 8:15 a.m. and the afternoon session at 12:15 p.m. We can't wait to welcome you all for a fabulous first day!
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The Answer to the Trivia Corner Question 👇👇👇
Hoggatt School was the first educational building in the vicinity before Ames was established. It later became the first schoolhouse in the Ames School District.
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