In Today’s All About Ames Issue…

📰 Downtown Healthiest State Walk Set for Oct. 2

🌟 What’s Up Wednesday

🏅 Cyclones Claim Victory at Zach Johnson Invitational

🗓️ Calendar of Events

👮‍♂️ Ames Police Department

🏡 Real Estate Update

🐕 Dog of the Day

⚡️Spark for the Day

💭TRIVIA CORNER

How Much Do You Know About Ames?

Question: What local Ames event showcases local businesses and musicians, contributing to the city’s vibrant cultural scene?

(Answer at the bottom of the newsletter)

ISU Pappajohn Center Hosts Pitch Workshop for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

The ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship hosted pitch workshops to help students refine their business ideas and prepare for the upcoming Fall Startup Pitch Competition. Held at the Student Innovation Center, the workshops focused on teaching participants how to deliver concise and effective entrepreneurial pitches. Students practiced creating and presenting pitches, receiving valuable feedback for improvement. The workshops aim to prepare participants for the competition in October, where they can win up to $3,000.

ISU Local Food Festival Happening Today

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

Downtown Healthiest State Walk Set for Wednesday Oct. 2

Ames residents are invited to join Mayor John Haila and the Ames City Council for the annual Downtown Healthiest State Walk on Wednesday, Oct. 2, starting at noon from City Hall, 515 Clark Ave. Participants will walk a short route through downtown Ames. The walk is one of many happening across Iowa as part of the statewide Healthiest State Walk initiative.

FUEL Story County Rebrands as AREA Young Professionals

FUEL Story County, a young professional organization under the Ames Regional Economic Alliance, has rebranded as AREA Young Professionals (AREA YP). The rebrand reflects the group’s growth and its focus on leadership, professional development, and community engagement. AREA YP aims to retain and attract young professionals to the Ames region while promoting local businesses and events. This change aligns with the recent rebranding of the Ames Regional Economic Alliance, making the organization more inclusive of the wider region.

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Cyclones Claim Victory at Zach Johnson Invitational

Iowa State secured its second straight win at the Zach Johnson Invitational, finishing nine under par with a team score of 843. Four Cyclones placed in the Top-10, led by Owen Sawyer and Luke Gutschewski, who both tied for fourth at 210 (-3). Zach May placed seventh with a 211, while Paul Beauvy followed closely in eighth with a 212.

The Cyclones will next compete at Big 12 Match Play in Hockley, Texas, starting on Oct. 7.

Stonestreet Named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week

Iowa State senior Brooke Stonestreet has been named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week, marking the fourth defensive honor of her career. Stonestreet led all Big 12 players last week with an average of 5.89 digs per set, including 26 digs in a four-set win at Colgate and a season-high 27 digs at Syracuse.

Stonestreet, who now has 20 matches with 20+ digs, also recorded her first career double-double at Syracuse with a career-high 10 assists. This is her fifth overall Big 12 honor.

The Cyclones will open conference play against West Virginia this Saturday.

Cyclones Prepare for Houston’s Aggressive Defense in Big 12 Opener

Iowa State faces Houston in its Big 12 opener on Saturday night. At Tuesday’s press conference, Cyclone players and coaches highlighted Houston’s turnover-focused defense. Quarterback Rocco Becht emphasized the importance of ball security, noting Houston's ability to force fumbles.

The Cyclones also plan to continue using the I-formation, inspired by running backs coach Tyler Roehl's time at North Dakota State. Offensive coordinator Taylor Mouser praised Roehl's creativity in contributing to Iowa State's new-look offense.

Houston will use both Donovan Smith and Zeon Chriss at quarterback. Cyclones head coach Matt Campbell stressed the importance of focus, avoiding complacency, and continuing to improve. A win would make Campbell Iowa State’s all-time winningest coach.

Iowa State is 3-0, while Houston comes in at 1-3 after a tough loss to Cincinnati.

2024 Hall of Fame

Ames High will honor six former student-athletes and a coach as the 2024 inductees into its Athletics Hall of Fame. The public is invited to the induction ceremony this Thursday, September 26, at 6:30 PM. The event will take place in the Wayne Hank Hansen Performing Arts Center on campus.

Ames Police Department - Arrests between 9/20/2024 06:05AM and 9/24/2024 06:05AM

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The Music Walk is a local event in Ames that showcases local businesses and musicians, contributing to the city’s vibrant cultural scene. It is one of the many cultural events and festivals that take place in Ames annually.