In Today’s All About Ames Issue…

📰 Iowa State Winery Wins Big at State Fair Wine Competition

🗓️ Happening Today in Ames

🏅 Iowans Shine at 2024 Paris Olympics with Medal-Winning Performances

🗓️ 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: What was the significant role of the Ames Laboratory at Iowa State University in the 1960s, and what is its focus today?

(Answer at the bottom of the newsletter)

Boone man arrested on sexual exploitation, enticing a minor charges

A Boone man, Nigel Baker, has been arrested and faces serious charges after a sting operation revealed his alleged intent to meet up with a 13-year-old for sex. The 29-year-old is currently being held in the Story County Jail on a $30,000 bond.

According to criminal complaints, Baker was apprehended on Tuesday at the Super 8 hotel in Ames, following an investigation by an organization dedicated to catching online predators. The group had posed as a 13-year-old decoy, engaging in conversations with Baker for several weeks.

Baker reportedly admitted to sharing explicit photos and messages with someone he believed to be a minor, as well as arranging a meeting for sexual purposes. He now faces charges of enticing a minor and sexual exploitation of a minor.

A preliminary hearing is set for August 19th.

Iowa State Winery Wins Big at State Fair Wine Competition

Iowa State University’s winery has garnered significant recognition at the Iowa State Fair Wine Competition, where its 2023 wines received multiple awards. The winning wines include the 2023 La Crescent, Rosé, and Marquette, all of which were bottled in March 2024 at ISU's winery in the Food Sciences Building. These wines, made from cold-hardy grapes grown at ISU’s Horticulture Research Station and other locations in Iowa, showcase the resilience and character of Midwest viticulture. Limited quantities of these award-winning wines are available at Cyclone Liquors and the Lincoln Center Hy-Vee in Ames.

Roosevelt Summer Sundays with The Cherrypickers

Date and Time: Sun Aug 11, 2024 at 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm (GMT-05:00)

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

U.S. Olympic Men’s Basketball

Iowans Shine at 2024 Paris Olympics with Medal-Winning Performances

Several athletes with Iowa connections achieved remarkable success at the 2024 Paris Olympics, bringing home medals for their respective countries.

• Spencer Lee (USA, 57kg Wrestling) - Silver: Former Iowa Hawkeye wrestler Spencer Lee claimed a silver medal after an impressive run, ultimately falling to Japan's Rei Higuchi in the final. Lee becomes the second Hawkeye wrestler to earn an Olympic silver.

• Kenny Bednarek (USA, Men's 200m) - Silver: Indian Hills Community College alumnus Kenny Bednarek secured his second consecutive Olympic silver in the 200-meter race, finishing with a time of 19.62 seconds and outpacing field favorite Noah Lyles.

• Brittany Brown (USA, Women's 200m) - Bronze: Former Iowa Hawkeye Brittany Brown made history by earning bronze in the women’s 200-meter final, clocking in at 22.20 seconds. She is the first woman from Iowa's program to win an individual Olympic track and field medal.

• Eve Stewart (Great Britain, Women’s Eight Rowing) - Bronze: Iowa Hawkeye alumna Eve Stewart, along with her British rowing team, captured a bronze medal in the women’s eight event, finishing the 2000-meter race in 5:59.51 minutes.

These athletes have not only represented their countries with pride but have also made significant contributions to Iowa's rich athletic legacy.

Ames Police Department - Arrests between 8/6/2024 06:05AM and 8/10/2024 06:05AM

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The Answer to the Trivia Corner Question 👇👇👇

In the 1960s, the Ames Laboratory at Iowa State University played a key role in the development of the atomic bomb. Today, the laboratory is dedicated to research in materials science, energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability.