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Holiday Season in Ames: Must-See Events to Celebrate Christmas
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Light Up the Holidays at Winter Wonderscape
Reiman Gardens in Ames transforms into a dazzling winter wonderland this December with Winter Wonderscape! 🌟 Stroll through 150,000 twinkling lights, glowing tunnels, and magical displays like Peter Rabbit and Campaniling polar bears.
Perfect for family fun or a festive date night, the event runs 5–9 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, plus Dec. 23. Tickets are timed, so snag yours online now and make holiday memories to treasure!
Celebrate Christmas in Ogden This Holiday Weekend
Join the Ogden community for a festive evening filled with Christmas cheer and free activities on Dec. 7 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. as part of the Merry and Bright Holiday Weekend! 🎁
Kick off the season with celebrations in and around Ames, Iowa, happening Dec. 5-8. Discover more about these #AmesHolidayWeekend events here
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Ames City Council Approves Zoning Change for Social Services
The Ames City Council approved a zoning change allowing social service providers, like Ames Romero House, to operate in the Single-Family Conservation Overlay (O-SFC) district with a Special Use Permit. This decision, backed by a 4-2 vote, permits limited use near commercial zones, addressing neighborhood concerns while supporting vital community services.
Other council actions included approving temporary event permits for 1400 South Fourth Street and incentivizing net-zero-ready homes with solar energy systems. Updates on the Steven L. Schainker Plaza indicate a spring 2025 completion.
TUBACHRISTMAS in Ames 🎶
Celebrate the season with the 14th annual TUBACHRISTMAS! Enjoy a free, all-ages concert featuring tubas, euphoniums, baritones, and sousaphones playing your favorite holiday tunes.
📅 Dec. 7, 2024
⏰ 3:00 p.m.
📍 Stephens Auditorium
Arrive early—seats fill up fast for this festive musical tradition!
Dear Evan Hansen 🎭
Experience the Tony and Grammy-winning musical that redefined storytelling on stage. Dear Evan Hansen explores the struggles of connection in our social-media-driven world through powerful songs like “You Will Be Found” and “Waving Through a Window.”
📅 Dec. 5, 2024
⏰ 7:30 p.m.
📍 Stephens Auditorium
Don’t miss this groundbreaking production! Tickets are available this fall at center.iastate.edu/orderonline.
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Momcilovic Leads No. 5 ISU to Fifth Place in Maui
Iowa State (5-1) secured fifth place at the Maui Invitational with a 99-71 victory over Colorado. Milan Momcilovic led the Cyclones with a career-high 24 points, including six three-pointers, as ISU notched its highest point total of the season.
Curtis Jones added 19 points, while Keshon Gilbert contributed 15 and six assists. The Cyclones forced 18 turnovers, converting them into 37 points, and shot 60% from the field. Iowa State now prepares for a matchup against No. 10 Marquette in the Big 12/BIG EAST Battle on Dec. 4.
Cyclones Face South Carolina in Thanksgiving Clash
No. 15 Iowa State takes on No. 4 South Carolina at the Elevance Health Women’s Fort Myers Tip-Off on Thursday, Nov. 28, at 12:30 p.m. CT in Fort Myers, Florida. The Cyclones, coming off an 80-78 win over Drake, are led by Audi Crooks and Emily Ryan in this highly anticipated showdown.
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Thursday, November 28th
Ames Turkey Trot | Fitness Sports Ames | 9:00 AM
Community and Family Resources | Ames Public Library | 11:00 am
Friday, November 29th
Small Business Weekend | Throughout Ames
The Bridge Home | Ames Public Library | 11:00 am
Saturday, November 30th
Kansas State @ Iowa State | Jack Trice Stadium | 12:00 pm
Conversation Circles: French | Ames Public Library | 4:00 pm
Sunday, December 1st
1st Sunday Breakfast or Bars | Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church | 9:30 AM
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Ames, IA Recently Sold Properties
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