In Today’s All About Ames Issue…

📰 Ukrainian Ambassador Visits Iowa State Fair During First Iowa Trip

🕊️ In Loving Memory - Robert Bob Stehr

🏅 Iowa State Set to Open Soccer Season Against Western Illinois

📰 Ames Community School District

🗓️ Calendar of Events

👮‍♂️ Ames Police Department

🏡 Real Estate Update

🐕 Dog of the Day

⚡️Spark for the Day

💭TRIVIA CORNER

How Much Do You Know About Ames?

Question: Which Nobel Prize-winning scientist was a faculty member at Iowa State University and for what discovery did they win the prize?

(Answer at the bottom of the newsletter)

Ames City Council Approves $53.3M Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade

The Ames City Council has approved a $53.3 million contract with Woodruff Construction for the renovation of the city’s Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF). The facility, built in 1989, is being converted to a biological nutrient reduction process, a necessary upgrade under the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy, aiming to reduce the impact of nutrients in state waters and the Gulf of Mexico.

Originally estimated at $44.7 million, the project’s costs have risen significantly, influenced by increases in materials and labor. Despite the higher bids, city officials opted to proceed rather than rebid the project, citing the risk of even greater expenses. The contract will be executed in two phases, focusing initially on constructing redundant capacity and replacing aging equipment.

This first phase aims to extend the life of critical infrastructure while preparing for a comprehensive update in about 12 years. The city’s decision to invest more now reflects both the urgency of compliance with environmental regulations and the practical considerations of future-proofing the city’s wastewater management system.

Ames Parks and Recreation

Ukrainian Ambassador Visits Iowa State Fair During First Iowa Trip

During her first visit to Iowa, Ukrainian Ambassador Oksana Markarova emphasized the need for increased support from Ukraine's allies to counter Russian aggression. Markarova, who has held her position since 2021, highlighted the importance of supplying Ukraine with necessary military equipment and implementing stronger sanctions against Russia's financial resources. Her visit included engaging with Iowan leaders and fair attendees, showcasing the potential for agricultural collaboration between the U.S. and Ukraine.

Markarova's tour of the Iowa State Fair featured activities like flipping pork chops with Governor Kim Reynolds and meeting with U.S. Senator Joni Ernst. The ambassador also explored how Iowa and Ukraine could cooperate in agriculture, emphasizing the complementary nature of both economies. Markarova's Iowa trip is part of the broader "Whistlestops for Ukraine" tour, aiming to strengthen ties between Ukraine and various U.S. states.

Markarova expressed optimism about maintaining bipartisan support for Ukraine in the U.S., regardless of the upcoming presidential election's outcome. She underscored that the shared values between Ukraine and the U.S. transcend party lines, focusing on democracy and freedom.

Robert Bob Stehr

Iowa State Wrestling Receives Retroactive Fourth-Place NCAA Trophy

Iowa State wrestling received its fourth-place trophy from the 2024 NCAA Championships on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone for the program under Coach Kevin Dresser. Despite a historic season and the team’s best performance since 2010, the Cyclones initially finished without a trophy due to the NCAA's decision to discontinue the fourth-place award, citing financial reasons.

However, the NCAA Competition Oversight Committee voted in July to reinstate the fourth-place trophy and awarded it retroactively to Iowa State, acknowledging their 68.5-point finish behind Penn State, Cornell, and Michigan.

The 2024 season was marked by outstanding performances, including David Carr securing his second national title and All-America honors for Evan Frost, Anthony Echemendia, and Casey Swiderski. The Cyclones also celebrated their first Big 12 Championship win since 2009, with Echemendia and Yonger Bastida being crowned individual champions. This trophy represents Iowa State’s 45th trophy finish in program history and a testament to their resurgence in collegiate wrestling.

Iowa State Set to Open Soccer Season Against Western Illinois

Who: Iowa State Cyclones (0-0, 0-0 Big 12) vs. Western Illinois Leathernecks (0-0, 0-0 OVC)
Where: Cyclone Sports Complex – Ames, Iowa
When: August 15, 6 p.m.
Streaming: ESPN+

The 2024-25 Iowa State sports calendar kicks off with the Cyclones hosting Western Illinois. After a strong 2-0 start last season, the Cyclones aim to replicate their early success. Iowa State returns key players like goalkeeper Avery Gillahan and defenders Chloe Broughton and Olivia Edwards, while introducing a five-person transfer class, including notable talents such as Yira Yoggerst and Morgan Furmaniak from Weber State.

Western Illinois, under second-year coach Josèe Primeau, seeks to improve on last year's 3-8-5 record. Led by senior midfielder Kayla Turner and goalkeeper Isabel Navas Rodriguez, the Leathernecks hope to challenge the Cyclones in their first meeting since 2013. Iowa State leads the all-time series, 3-1-0.

The Cyclones will next face Creighton on August 18, continuing their season at the Cyclone Soccer Complex.

Free Breakfast at Ames CSD

Universal Free Breakfast will be offered through December of the 2024-2025 school year. This means that all students in the district can eat breakfast for free every day when school is in session. Start the day right with a healthy breakfast in our schools.

Ames High Athletics

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On the eve of the start of competition for the next academic year, a look back at the top 10 Little Cyclone teams in the classroom from the 2023-24 academic year.
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The Answer to the Trivia Corner Question 👇👇👇

Norman Borlaug, a faculty member at Iowa State University, won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1970 for his contributions to the Green Revolution, which significantly increased food production worldwide.