In Today’s All About Ames Issue…

📰 Rummage RAMPage Raises Record Amount; Diverts Tons from Landfill; Helps Non-Profits

🗓️ Happening Today in Ames

🏅 Cyclones Set to Face Creighton in Home Opener

🗓️ Calendar of Events

👮‍♂️ Ames Police Department

🏡 Real Estate Update

🐕 Dog of the Day

🌟 Positive Affirmation

⚡️Spark for the Day

💭TRIVIA CORNER

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Question: Which museum at Iowa State University features a collection of over 30,000 art objects and hosts rotating exhibitions?

(Answer at the bottom of the newsletter)

Rummage RAMPage Raises Record Amount; Diverts Tons from Landfill; Helps Non-Profits

The eighth annual Rummage RAMPage in Ames achieved a record-breaking success this year, raising $62,362 for local non-profits, surpassing last year's total. The event, held from July 26 to August 3, also diverted 132,782 pounds of furniture and housewares from the landfill, bringing the total to over 865,000 pounds saved since its inception. Fifty-one non-profit organizations participated, benefiting from the proceeds based on volunteer hours contributed. The event, a collaboration between the City of Ames and Iowa State University’s Office of Sustainability, continues to provide a sustainable alternative to discarding usable items during the busy move-out season in Ames.

Plans for the next Rummage RAMPage are already underway, set for July 25 to August 2, 2025.

Danfoss Power Solutions to Lay Off 40 Employees Due to Agricultural Sector Decline

Danfoss Power Solutions in Ames has announced the layoff of 40 employees, effective August 31. The layoffs come in response to a downturn in the agricultural sector, which has impacted the demand for farming machinery. The company stated that these changes are part of an effort to enhance cost competitiveness and decision-making. Affected employees will have the opportunity to apply for other positions within the company and access a transition program offering separation benefits and outplacement services.

The Ames plant, one of the city’s largest industrial employers with over 1,000 workers, has been in operation since 1971.

Roosevelt Summer Sundays with The Haymakers

Date and Time: Sun Aug 18, 2024 at 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm (GMT-05:00)

Location: Roosevelt Park, 9th Street and Roosevelt Avenue, Ames, Iowa 

Cyclones Set to Face Creighton in Home Opener

Iowa State (1-0) aims to continue its strong start to the season as it hosts Creighton (0-1) at the Cyclone Sports Complex on Sunday, August 18, at 6 p.m. The Cyclones opened their season with a 3-0 win over Western Illinois, with goals from Magdalena Keck, Chloe Broughton, and Weber State transfer Morgan Furmaniak.

Head coach Matt Fannon is one win away from his 100th career victory. The Cyclones dominated in their opener, outshooting WIU 24-4, and will look to replicate that performance against Creighton, a team they’ve historically controlled with a 7-1-2 series lead.

Creighton enters the match after a 1-2 loss to Minnesota. Senior Azumi Manriki scored for the Bluejays, and junior goalkeeper Alyssa Zalac recorded six saves. Creighton returns 15 letterwinners, including Manriki and fifth-year senior Lara Kazandjian, who will anchor their attack.

The game will be streamed live on ESPN+, with free admission for fans attending in person.

Rocco Becht Named to 2024 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Watch List

Iowa State's Rocco Becht has been named to the 2024 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Preseason Watch List. The redshirt sophomore quarterback had an impressive 2023 season, earning Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year honors and setting ISU freshman records with 3,120 passing yards and 23 touchdowns. The Cyclones open the 2024 season on August 31 against North Dakota.

Ames Police Department - Arrests between 8/13/2024 06:05AM and 8/17/2024 06:05AM

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Today’s Affirmation

“I embrace this day of rest and reflection. My spirit is renewed, and I am prepared for the week ahead with peace and clarity.”

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The Answer to the Trivia Corner Question 👇👇👇

The Brunnier Art Museum, located on the Iowa State University campus, features a collection of over 30,000 art objects, including ceramics, glass, textiles, and furniture. The museum also hosts rotating exhibitions and educational programs for all ages.