In Today’s All About Ames Issue…

📰 24th Street Railroad Crossing to Close on Sept. 23

🏅 Cyclones in Fifth After Day 1 of Bearcat Invitational

🗓️ Calendar of Events

👮‍♂️ Ames Police Department

🏡 Real Estate Update

🐕 Dog of the Day

🌟 Positive Affirmation

⚡️Spark for the Day

💭TRIVIA CORNER

How Much Do You Know About Ames?

Question: Who donated the land for the original Hoggatt School site?

(Answer at the bottom of the newsletter)

24th Street Railroad Crossing to Close for Two Weeks Starting Sept. 23

Starting Monday, Sept. 23, all lanes of 24th Street at the railroad crossing will be closed to replace the approaches to the tracks. This work is scheduled to last for two weeks, weather permitting, and is coordinated with Union Pacific Railroad. The crossing will also be extended to connect the sidewalk on the north side.

A detour will reroute traffic via Bloomington Road and Grand Avenue. The south lane and shared-use path on 24th Street will remain closed for stormwater work. Motorists should expect delays.

Iowa State Campanile Celebrates 125 Years of History

The iconic bells of Iowa State University’s campanile marked 125 years with a celebration on Sunday. Attendees gathered north of the beloved tower for remarks from ISU President Wendy Wintersteen, musical performances, and two carillon compositions written by students. The event featured the ISU Brass Ensemble, Iowa State Singers, and carillonneur Tin-Shi Tam, concluding with the alma mater, “Bells of Iowa State.” The campanile has been a central part of student life for decades, chiming every 15 minutes and offering daily concerts while school is in session. A reception followed at the Memorial Union.

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

Music Walk Set for Downtown Ames on Thursday, Sept. 19

Enjoy live music as you stroll through downtown Ames during the Music Walk, a free family-friendly event from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19. The event will feature local musicians performing at various businesses throughout the downtown area, offering a great opportunity to experience the charm and variety of Downtown Ames.

Carolyn "Cari" (Lambert) Swanson (1948 - 2024)

Gutschewski Named Cyclone Club Athlete of the Week

Iowa State men's golfer Luke Gutschewski has been named Cyclone Club Athlete of the Week after leading the Cyclones to a win at the Gopher Invitational. The senior from Elkhorn, Nebraska, tied for third with a 54-hole score of 211, including 12 birdies. Gutschewski now holds a career stroke average of 71.52, the best in school history.

Iowa State men's golf will compete next at the Bearcat Invitational in Cincinnati on Sept. 16-17.

Cyclones in Fifth After Day 1 of Bearcat Invitational

Iowa State sits in fifth place after the first two rounds of the Bearcat Invitational, with a team score of 573 (284-289). Cyclones Paul Beauvy and Luke Gutschewski are in the top 10, with Beauvy shooting a 140 (68-72) to tie for sixth and Gutschewski carding a 141 (69-72) to tie for ninth.

The final round will take place Tuesday at Coldstream Country Club in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Ames Police Department - Arrests between 9/12/2024 06:05AM and 9/16/2024 06:05AM

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Ames, IA Recently Sold Properties

423 Franklin Ave, Ames, IA 50014 Oak-Wood-Forest. Sold Price: $191,322; Date Sold: September 12, 2024.

2434 Hamilton Dr, Ames, IA 50014. Sold Price: $260,000; Date Sold: September 12, 2024.

2607 Yorkshire St, Ames, IA 50010 Somerset Village. Sold Price: $416,000; Date Sold: September 11, 2024.

Ames, IA Available Properties For Sale

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Today’s Affirmation

“I embrace growth and transformation today. I am open to new opportunities, and I move forward with a renewed mindset.”

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The Answer to the Trivia Corner Question 👇👇👇

Lucian Q. Hoggatt and his wife Abigail donated the one-acre site for the original Hoggatt School.