In Today’s All About Ames Issue…

📰 ISU Study Finds Dairy Cows Prone to Influenza Due to Specific Receptors

🗓️ Happening Today in Ames

🏅 ISU Football Player Donates NIL Funds to Help Feed Ames Students

👮‍♂️ Ames Police Department

🏡 Real Estate Update

🗓️ Calendar of Events

🐕 Dog of the Day

🌟 Positive Affirmation

⚡️Spark for the Day

Use this day to spread kindness to those around you. Small acts of compassion can make a significant impact and bring joy to others.

"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." (Ephesians 4:32)

💭TRIVIA CORNER

How Much Do You Know About Ames?

Question: What role did Hoggatt School play before it was taken over by the city of Ames?

(Answer at the bottom of the newsletter)

ISU Study Finds Dairy Cows Prone to Influenza Due to Specific Receptors

A recent study by Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine reveals that dairy cows are susceptible to influenza because of sialic acid receptors in their mammary glands. These receptors provide entry points for the virus, explaining why avian influenza has been detected in raw milk. The research, led by Dr. Eric Burrough and Dr. Todd Bell, found high levels of sialic acid in mammary glands, suggesting that milking machines might play a role in transmission.

Though pasteurization neutralizes the virus, the study underscores the risks of consuming raw milk. The research team emphasized the importance of surveillance and further investigation into influenza receptors in livestock to mitigate future outbreaks.

ISU Graduate Victoria Kyveryga Named Stanford Knight-Hennessy Scholar

Victoria Kyveryga, a recent Iowa State University graduate with degrees in chemical engineering and chemistry, has been named a Stanford University Knight-Hennessy Scholar. Kyveryga will begin her Ph.D. in materials science and engineering at Stanford, focusing on improving energy transmittance efficiency in semiconducting materials.

The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program fosters an interdisciplinary community of future global leaders. Kyveryga, from Ames, is one of 90 scholars selected for the 2024 cohort, representing 30 countries and 60 institutions.

Kyveryga's passion for research began in high school, leading her to explore various materials chemistry research initiatives during her undergraduate studies. She was actively involved on campus, serving as an undergraduate research ambassador and holding leadership roles in the Ukrainian Club and Engineering Student Council.

Roosevelt Summer Sundays with NOLA Jazz Band

Date and Time: Sun Jul 21, 2024 at 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm (GMT-05:00)

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

ISU Football Player Donates NIL Funds to Help Feed Ames Students

Iowa State University football punter Tyler Perkins is using his NIL profits to support students in the Ames Community School District. After being named Ray Guy National Punter of the Week, Perkins partnered with local clothing shop RAYGUN to create a "I cheer for the punter" t-shirt. Proceeds from the shirt, available for $24.95 on RAYGUN's website, go to the Ames' Lunch Hero program, helping to cover students' negative lunch balances.

So far, Perkins has donated $166, with the total negative lunch balance in Ames exceeding $28,700. Perkins, who has a history of community service, believes in using his platform to give back. "NIL isn't just about the players," Perkins said. "I feel blessed to be here on a full scholarship. So why not use my God-given talent to help those in need?"

Cyclones Women's Basketball Team to Play South Carolina on FOX

The Iowa State women’s basketball team will take on reigning national champion South Carolina in a high-profile game on November 28, which will be televised on FOX at 11 a.m. This game is part of the Fort Myers Tip-Off at Suncoast Credit Union Arena, Florida Southwestern State College.

Iowa State will also face Middle Tennessee on November 30 at 12:30 p.m., with this game airing on the Women's Sports Network. The Cyclones, who had a standout season last year by reaching the Big 12 Tournament title game and nearly advancing to the Sweet 16, return top scorers Audi Crooks, Addy Brown, and Emily Ryan, raising high expectations for the upcoming season.

Ames Police Department - Arrests between 7/16/2024 06:05AM and 7/20/2024 06:05AM

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Ames, IA Recently Sold Properties

3715 Farnham Dr Ames, IA 50010. Sold Price: $250,000; Date Sold: July 19, 2024

522 8th St Ames, IA 50010. Sold Price: $230,000; Date Sold: July 18, 2024

924 9th St Ames, IA 50010. Sold Price: $401,250; Date Sold: July 18, 2024

507 Quam Cir Ames, IA 50014. Sold Price: $1,215,000; Date Sold: July 18, 2024

3823 Hyde Ave Ames, IA 50010. Sold Price: $349,500; Date Sold: July 17, 2024

605 Ellston Ave Ames, IA 50014. Sold Price: $528,700; Date Sold: July 17, 2024

26283 550th Ave Ames, IA 50010. Sold Price: $376,000; Date Sold: July 16, 2024

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 a beacon of kindness and compassion. I spread positivity through my actions and words, bringing joy and comfort to those around me.”

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The Answer to the Trivia Corner Question 👇👇👇

Before being taken over by the city of Ames, Hoggatt School served as a country school and the first educational building in the city.