In Today’s All About Ames Issue…

💭 Trivia Corner

📰 New Iowa Laws Taking Effect July 1: What You Need to Know

🕊️ Kathleen "Kathy" Emmel (1944 - 2024)

🏅 Blair, Durisic Earn CSC Academic All-District Honors

👮‍♂️ Ames Police Department

🗓️ Happening Today in Ames

🏡 Real Estate Update

🗓️ Calendar of Events

🐕 Dog of the Day

🌟 Positive Affirmation

🎥 Video - Ames Main Street Farmers Market Highlights

🧠 Answer to Trivia Question

⚡️Spark for the Day

Take a moment to appreciate the small blessings in your life. Gratitude shifts your focus from what you lack to the abundance you already have.

"Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you" (1 Thessalonians 5:18)

💭TRIVIA CORNER

How Much Do You Know About Ames?

Question: What major research laboratory associated with the Department of Energy is located in Ames, Iowa?

(Answer at the bottom of the newsletter)

New Iowa Laws Taking Effect July 1: What You Need to Know

Several new Iowa laws will take effect on July 1, including restrictions on automated traffic enforcement cameras, limits on the potency of edible hemp products, and the elimination of numerous state boards and commissions. The Republican-controlled legislature passed laws impacting education, businesses, and the criminal justice system. Notable regulations include new THC potency limits, requiring approval for traffic cameras, and a blocked law criminalizing "illegal reentry" for immigrants. Large school districts must employ school resource officers, and foreign farmland owners face new disclosure requirements. Additional laws cover insurance for breast cancer screenings, new crimes related to AI pornography and grooming, increased crosswalk protections, and labeling requirements for plant-based meat alternatives.

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2024 Iowa Women in Agriculture Conference Scheduled for August 1st

The annual Iowa Women in Agriculture Conference, themed "Strengthening Our Roots," will take place on August 1 at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny. The event will address the evolving financial and environmental landscape of agriculture, covering topics like commodity markets, soil and water quality, land values, and the role of women in the industry. Notable speakers include Jodi Enos-Berlage, Angie Treptow, and Angie Setzer. The conference features breakout sessions with experts in agricultural law, farm management, and conservation. Pre-conference activities include a tour and networking reception. Registration is open online, with early bird rates available until July 29.

For more information or to register, visit iowawomeninag.org. For specific inquiries, contact IWIA President Cheryl Tevis at 515-353-4425. For questions about the pre-conference tour, reach out to Madeline Schultz at 515-294-0588.

Get Ready: Ames Area Gears Up for Annual Fourth of July Events!

Parades, fireworks, and community celebrations will light up the Ames area for the Fourth of July. Central Iowa offers a variety of events, including fireworks displays, parades, stock car races, and patriotic music, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy on Independence Day.

Ames Celebrates Fourth of July with Parades, Fireworks, and Concerts

Festivities kick off on Wednesday, July 3, with fireworks near Jack Trice Stadium starting around 10 p.m., sponsored by Discover Ames. Reiman Gardens will have extended hours from 10 a.m. until the fireworks end. Guests can bring folding chairs and coolers with food and drinks, but no fireworks or sparklers are allowed. Admission is free for members and ISU students with ID, and there is a fee for the general public.

On Thursday, July 4, Reiman Gardens will be open again for family fun. The Fourth of July parade, sponsored by Downtown Ames, begins at 11 a.m. on Main Street. That evening, the Ames Municipal Band will host a Patriotic Concert and Veterans’ Recognition at 8 p.m. at Bandshell Park, featuring vocal soloist Aaron Lott. All veterans and military members will be honored during the free concert.

Kathleen "Kathy" Emmel (1944 - 2024)

Mom Strength❤️

Blair, Durisic Earn CSC Academic All-District Honors

Iowa State seniors Tess Blair and Liyana Durisic have earned spots on the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Teams for their outstanding performance in academics and athletics. Durisic, a finalist for the CSC Academic All-America® team, capped her Cyclone career with Big 12 Co-Champion honors and a 72.64 stroke average this season. Blair contributed to the team's success with a 73.82 stroke average and notable performances in championships and regionals.

Iowa State Finishes 35th in 2023-24 Learfield Directors' Cup Standings

In the 2023-24 season, Iowa State Athletics achieved record-breaking success, accumulating a school-record 649.50 points and matching its highest-ever number of programs scoring points (13) in the Learfield Directors' Cup standings. The Cyclones finished 35th overall, their second-best placement in history, driven by strong performances across multiple sports.

Highlights included notable contributions in outdoor track and field, women's golf advancing to its 14th-straight NCAA Regional, and significant points from men's basketball, wrestling, and gymnastics. Iowa State also excelled in men's and women's indoor track and field, achieving dual Top-25 finishes for the first time since 1992.

Overall, the season showcased Iowa State's breadth of athletic achievement, including championships in men's basketball and wrestling, and marked the third Top-50 finish in the last four years.

Ames Police Department - Arrests between 6/17/2024 06:05AM and 6/26/2024 06:05AM

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Happening Today…

1. Can-Do Corps at Christ Community Church

2. Vacation Bible School at Bethesda Lutheran Church

July Event: Vacation Bible School at Lutheran Church of Hope Ames

Let's Do Breakfast and Lunch! (Day 3)

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 July 4. At Bethesda, there will be no meal service on July 4, and July 5.

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

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Ames, IA Recently Sold Properties

2912 Eisenhower Ave Ames, IA 50010. Sold Price: $283,000; Date Sold: June 25, 2024

211 E 16th St Ames, IA 50010. Sold Price: $250,000; Date Sold: June 25, 2024

717 Meadow Pl Ames, IA 50010. Sold Price: $160,100; Date Sold: June 24, 2024

3833 Quebec St Ames, IA 50014. Sold Price: $290,000; Date Sold: June 24, 2024

1012 Top O Hollow Rd Ames, IA 50010. Sold Price: $225,000; Date Sold: June 21, 2024

2424 Ridgetop Cir Ames, IA 50014. Sold Price: $455,000; Date Sold: June 21, 2024

4201 Westbrook Dr Ames, IA 50014. Sold Price: $316,000; Date Sold: June 21, 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 grateful for all the blessings in my life. I choose to focus on the positives and appreciate every moment, big or small.”

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Ames Main Street Farmers Market Highlights

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The Answer to the Trivia Corner Question  👇👇👇

Ames Laboratory, a United States Department of Energy national laboratory, is located in Ames, Iowa, on the campus of Iowa State University.