In Today’s All About Ames Issue…

📰 Ames' $4 Million Schainker Plaza Set to Open in October

🕊️ In Loving Memory - Harold Edwin Anderson

🏅 Iowa State Hosts Michigan in Key Soccer Matchup

📰 Ames Community School District

🗓️ Calendar of Events

🏡 Real Estate Update

🐕 Dog of the Day

⚡️Spark for the Day

💭TRIVIA CORNER

How Much Do You Know About Ames?

Question: Which Nobel Prize-winning scientist was a faculty member at Iowa State University and for what discovery did they win the prize?

(Answer at the bottom of the newsletter)

KFC officially announces return to Ames

KFC, historically known as Kentucky Fried Chicken, has confirmed plans to open a new restaurant in north Ames, near the North Grand Mall, at 2615 Grand Avenue, on a site previously occupied by a US Bank branch. Construction is set to begin in September, with the restaurant expected to open by January and employ around 20 people. The store will operate daily from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

The announcement marks KFC's return to Ames after the closure of its former location at 509 Lincoln Way, which was replaced by a Starbucks.

Ames Parks and Recreation

Ames' $4 Million Schainker Plaza Set to Open in October

The $4 million Steven L. Schainker Plaza in Ames, named after the long-serving city manager, is expected to open next month following several delays. The development, located across from Ames City Hall, faced setbacks, including issues with the ice-skating rink's concrete surface.

Henkel Construction, the project's contractor, confirmed that all work except for the rink would be completed by October 1. The plaza will feature interactive water elements, landscaped green spaces, public art, restrooms, and an ice-skating rink. The remaining landscaping work is anticipated to be finished by October 18.

Mayor John Haila expressed optimism about the project's progress, emphasizing the goal of completing it by November 1.

Harold Edwin Anderson (1945-2024)

Iowa State Hosts Michigan in Key Soccer Matchup

Iowa State (2-2-1) takes on winless Michigan (0-5) at the Cyclone Soccer Complex on September 5 at 6 p.m. The Cyclones aim to bounce back from their recent loss to No. 8 Memphis. Seniors Magdalena Keck and Morgan Furmaniak lead the team with three goals each.

Michigan’s Jenna Lang has both of the Wolverines' goals this season. This will be the first meeting between the teams in Ames.

Iowa State will next host Northern Colorado on September 8 for Senior Day at 1 p.m.

Ames-Area High School Football Week 2 Matchups

Week 2 of Iowa high school football features a non-district rivalry game as the headline event in the Ames area. Five local teams aim to extend their winning streaks, while two seek to bounce back from Week 1 losses.

Ames-Area Football Schedule for Week 2:

Ames vs. Ankeny Centennial, 7 p.m. at Ankeny City Stadium

Humboldt vs. Ballard, 7 p.m. at Humboldt High and Middle School

St. Edmond vs. Collins-Maxwell, 7 p.m. at Dodger Stadium

Audubon vs. Colo-NESCO, 7 p.m. at Audubon High School

Carroll vs. Gilbert, 7 p.m. at Carroll Athletic Stadium

Roland-Story vs. Nevada, 7:30 p.m. at Kerry Van Winkle Field

Superintendent Grimes Joins Football Game for Coin Toss

New Superintendent Scott Grimes participated in the coin toss at the Ames High varsity football game last Friday evening. Despite the game's outcome not being in favor of Ames, the Little Cyclones demonstrated strong spirit and pride throughout the event.

Ames High Athletics

Girls swim & dive earn wins in all 12 events on Tuesday evening - including freshman Ellie McCorkle earning first in two individual events and two relay events on the night.

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Ames, IA Recently Sold Properties

2078 Michael Ln, Ames, IA 50010. Sold Price: $875,000; Date Sold: August 30, 2024

122 Wilder Pl, Ames, IA 50014. Sold Price: $318,000; Date Sold: August 30, 2024

2616 Dalton St, Ames, IA 50010 (Somerset Village). Sold Price: $435,000; Date Sold: August 29, 2024

Ames, IA Available Properties For Sale

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The Answer to the Trivia Corner Question 👇👇👇

Norman Borlaug, a faculty member at Iowa State University, won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1970 for his contributions to the Green Revolution, which significantly increased food production worldwide.