In Today’s All About Ames Issue…

💭 Trivia Corner

📰 Over 10,600 Iowa State University Students on Spring 2024 Dean's List

🕊️ Don Steoger (1945 - 2024)

🏅 Cyclones to Compete in Summer Soccer Leagues

👮‍♂️ Ames Police Department

🗓️ Happening Today in Ames

🏡 Real Estate Update

🗓️ Calendar of Events

🐕 Dog of the Day

🌟 Positive Affirmation

🎥 Video - What You Might Not Know About Ames

🧠 Answer to Trivia Question

⚡️Spark for the Day

Mondays offer a fresh start and a chance to set the tone for the rest of the week. Approach the day with energy and a positive attitude, ready to take on new challenges.

"The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." (Lamentations 3:22-23)

💭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)

Over 10,600 Iowa State University Students on Spring 2024 Dean's List

More than 10,600 Iowa State University students in Ames have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the spring semester 2024 Dean’s List. Students named to the Dean’s List must earn a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded course work.

Download PDF: Spring 2024 Dean's List

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Mary Greeley Medical Center's Jo-el Sprecher Honored Among Top 90 Patient Safety Experts

Jo-el Sprecher, Patient Experience and Safety Director at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, Iowa, has been recognized as one of the top 90 patient safety experts. Known for her dedication to patient harm reduction, disease management, and disaster preparedness, Sprecher's innovative work has significantly improved healthcare processes and safety standards at the center.

Sprecher plays a crucial role in assisting senior leadership with strategic planning related to patient safety and experience. Her initiatives include the implementation of new patient engagement systems, digital rounding platforms, remote nursing, and digital patient outreach programs. Her leadership in patient rounding efforts, internal audits, and goal setting has earned her a place among the nation's leading patient safety advocates.

Sprecher's contributions have not only enhanced patient safety at Mary Greeley Medical Center but have also positioned her as a notable figure in the healthcare community. She is an active member of the Quality and Patient Safety Council, reflecting her ongoing commitment to improving patient care standards.

Anticipating the maiden sculptures

Orientation families last week who passed the Memorial Union basin with a splashing fountain perhaps didn't realize its novelty. The new fountain mechanism and plumbing system are receiving a 30-day operational test prior to the arrival of a terra cotta fountain ring and limestone sculptures the first week of August. The fountain last ran in November 2022.

The process of replicating the four Native American maidens in Christian Petersen's iconic 80-year-old Fountain of the Four Seasons limestone sculpture should wrap up in early July in a Barre, Vermont, studio. University Museums, which celebrates 50 years in September, opted to have Petersen's originals replicated while it's still possible to detect detail on their surfaces.

Don Steoger (1945 - 2024)

Qualified: 2024 Olympics Bound

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Cyclones to Compete in Summer Soccer Leagues

Iowa State University's soccer program is well-represented this summer with 14 Cyclones competing in various prestigious leagues across the nation:

• Isabella Agrusso (D) is playing for Nationals SC (UWS) in Michigan.

• Kasey Cannistraro (GK) joins Alexandria Reds (WPSL) in Virginia.

• Ella Ciardullo (F) is part of UFA Gunners (WPSL) based in Atlanta.

• Olivia Edwards (D) competes for Miss Kick F.C. (WPSL) in California.

• Cadence Fagan (GK) represents Texas Spurs (UPSL) in Allen, Texas.

• Morgan Furmaniak (F) is playing with Chicago Inter (IWSL) in Illinois.

• Avery Gillahan (GK) is making waves with Columbus Eagles (WPSL), currently boasting an undefeated record of 2-0-1.

• Lauren Hernandez (MF) is contributing to Milwaukee Torrent's (WPSL) successful season.

• Nicolasa Jacobs (MF) is excelling with Beach FC (WPSL) and holds a strong 2-1 record.

• Regan John (MF) showcases her skills with Wake FC (USL).

• Lauren McConnell (MF) is a key player for Vaughan Azzurri (League1 Ontario).

• Hannah Shaw (MF) represents Energy FC (ECNL) from Oklahoma City.

• Yira Yoggerst (MF) is a standout performer for La Roca FC (WPSL), leading the Mountain Conference.

• Ella Zimmerman is part of FC Premier (WPSL) in California.

The Cyclones' upcoming season kicks off with an exhibition match against Minnesota on August 7 at the Cyclone Soccer Complex, offering free admission to all home games.

Ames Police Department - Arrests between 6/17/2024 06:05AM and 6/23/2024 06:05AM

Download Full Report Here

Happening Today…

1. Vacation Bible Camp

2. Vacation Bible School at Bethesda Lutheran Church

Lutheran Church of Hope - Ames

1. Vacation Bible School at Hope Ames

Let's Do Breakfast and Lunch!

The Ames Community School District is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children at no charge, and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability, with no discrimination in the course of meal service. Meals will be provided on a first come, first served basis at the sites listed below through July 18, 2024.

Currently, attendance at Mitchell Elementary and Bethesda Lutheran Church is very low. We encourage students to utilize these locations. The Mitchell site is at risk of being discontinued if usage does not increase.

Sawyer Elementary School

- On-site: 4316 Ontario Street, Ames

- Breakfast: Monday through Thursday, 7:30 – 8:30 am

- Lunch: Monday through Thursday, 11:15 am – 12:15 pm

Mitchell Elementary School (northwest door)

- On-site: 3521 Jewel Drive, Ames

- Breakfast: Monday through Thursday, 7:30 – 8:30 am

- Lunch: Monday through Thursday, 11:15 am – 12:15 pm

Bethesda Lutheran Church (Boys and Girls Club)

- Lunch: Monday through Friday, 11 am – 12 pm

Please note there will be no meal service at Sawyer and Mitchell on June 19, June 20, and July 4. At Bethesda, there will be no meal service on June 19, July 4, and July 5.

Menus can be found on our website under the School Menus link.

School Calendar - Public Hearing June 24

On Monday, June 24 at the school board meeting beginning at 6:30 pm, a public hearing will be held to consider proposed changes to the 2024-25 Ames CSD school calendar.  These changes are proposed to increase instructional time for our early kindergarten students, add time for parent teacher conferences for preschool, and to reduce the number of partial weeks attended during winter break.  

The specifics of these proposed changes are as follows:

• Early Kindergarten students would begin school on August 23rd 

• Winter break would run from December 23rd, 2024 through January 3rd, 2025

• Northwood preschool would hold parent teacher conferences on the following dates and times. This change impacts Northwood families only.

  • Nov. 20th, 2024 - No school, conferences from 8 am - 8 pm

  • Nov. 21st, 2024 - 4 - 8 pm

  • Nov 26th, 2024 - No school, conferences from 8 am - 2 pm

  • March 10th, 2025 - Evening conferences from 4 - 8 pm

  • March 11th, 2025 - Evening conferences from 4 - 8 pm

  • March 12th, 2025 - No school, conferences from 8 am - 4 pm

  • March 13th, 2025 - No school, conferences from 8 am - 4 pm

School Board Meeting - June 24

The school board will hold a regular meeting on Monday, June 24 starting at 6:30 pm. The meeting agenda is available on our website. 

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Ames, IA Recently Sold Properties

823 Yuma Ave Ames, IA 50014. Sold Price: $258,000; Date Sold: June 21, 2024

4133 Cochrane Pkwy, Ames, IA 50014. Sold Price: $760,000; Date Sold: June 21, 2024

3834 Hyde Ave, Ames, IA 50010. Sold Price: $359,000; Date Sold: June 20, 2024

2812 Roxboro Dr Ames, IA 50010. Sold Price: $360,000; Date Sold: June 20, 2024

2821 Eisenhower Ave Ames, IA 50010. Sold Price: $278,000; Date Sold: June 18, 2024

2310 Hayes Ave Ames, IA 50010. Sold Price: $255,000; Date Sold: June 18, 2024

911 Maxwell Ave Ames, IA 50010. Sold Price: $201,000; Date Sold: June 18, 2024

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Upcoming Local Events

Looking ahead to events happening in Ames, IA in the coming week. Outdoor events may be subject to change due to weather.

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Today’s Affirmation

“Today, I affirm that I am ready for new beginnings. I embrace the opportunities this day brings and approach everything with a positive and motivated mindset.”

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What You Might Not Know About Ames

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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.