In Today’s All About Ames Issue…

💭 Trivia Corner

📰 Perkins Restaurant Rebrands with New Name and Fresh Look

🕊️ Kenneth Thompson (1934 - 2024)

🏅 Big 12 Announces Men's Basketball Opponents for 2024-25 Season

👮‍♂️ Ames Police Department

🗓️ Happening Today in Ames

🏡 Real Estate Update

🗓️ Calendar of Events

🐕 Dog of the Day

🌟 Positive Affirmation

🎥 Video - Top Reasons to Visit Ames, Iowa

🧠 Answer to Trivia Question

⚡️Spark for the Day

Finish the week strong by staying committed to your goals. Keep pushing forward, even when faced with challenges, knowing that persistence leads to success.

"I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 3:14)

💭TRIVIA CORNER

How Much Do You Know About Ames?

Question: In what year was Ames Laboratory formally established at Iowa State University?

(Answer at the bottom of the newsletter)

Perkins Restaurant Rebrands to Perkins American Food Co. with Modern Makeover and New Offerings

Perkins Restaurant and Bakery, a beloved national diner chain, is rebranding as Perkins American Food Co. This transformation includes a new name, logo, redesigned interiors, and updated menu items, all aimed at reflecting modern American hospitality while staying true to the brand's roots.

Founded in 1958 in Ohio, Perkins now boasts nearly 300 locations across the U.S. and Canada, with Minnesota hosting the highest concentration. The rebrand will see the introduction of a "vintage fresh" restaurant design, with the first revamped location set to open in Orlando in late 2024.

The new Perkins American Food Co. will feature enhanced menu options, including a limited-time Decked Out Double Burger, and services such as catering, a loyalty program, and third-party delivery. Despite the name change, Perkins will maintain its focus on bakery items, continuing to offer its iconic pies, muffins, and cookies, while expanding into new treats.

Additionally, Perkins plans to launch a fast-casual "express" concept with smaller, more efficient locations. The first express prototype will open in Ontario, Canada, this fall. This rebranding effort, led by Perkins President Toni Ronayne, aims to evolve the brand alongside the communities it serves, combining the familiar soul of Perkins with a fresh new attitude.

Congratulations The Loft Resale

We are thrilled to announce that The Loft has achieved platinum recertification in the Smart Business Challenge for the third time.

Congratulations to The Loft for their commitment to sustainability and excellence as a local business.

Visit The Loft's website for more information.

Physical Store Address:
233 Main St, Ames.

Iowa Utilities Board Approves Summit Carbon Solutions Pipeline

The Iowa Utilities Board has granted Ames-based Summit Carbon Solutions the authority to build a 688-mile hazardous liquid pipeline through 29 counties, with the power to use eminent domain to access land.

Key Points:

• The Board unanimously found the project serves public convenience and necessity.

• Summit must maintain a $100 million insurance policy, follow construction methods, compensate for damages, and obtain necessary approvals in North and South Dakota.

• The project will transport carbon emissions from biofuels plants to North Dakota for underground storage.

Reactions:

• Summit CEO Lee Blank praised the decision as a milestone for the agriculture and energy sectors.

• Some landowners, including Iowa Falls farmer Kathy Stockdale, oppose the use of eminent domain for private projects.

Governor Kim Reynolds has not publicly commented on the project. For more details, visit the Iowa Utilities Board website.

Kenneth Thompson (1934 - 2024)

Meet the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team for the #ParisOlympics!

Big 12 Announces Men's Basketball Opponents for 2024-25 Season

The 2024-25 Iowa State men's basketball schedule has been outlined, with the Big 12 announcing the home and away opponents. Each team will play five opponents twice and the remaining Big 12 teams once.

Iowa State's Key Matchups:

- Home-and-Away: Arizona, UCF, Colorado, Kansas, Kansas State

- Home-Only: Baylor, BYU, Cincinnati, TCU, Utah

- Away-Only: Arizona State, Houston, Oklahoma State, Texas Tech, West Virginia

These opponents were selected based on geography, historical performance, and a coaches' poll to balance travel and competitiveness. The complete schedule, including dates and times, will be released later.

In addition to conference games, Iowa State's non-conference schedule includes home games against Iowa and Marquette, as well as participation in the Maui Invitational. The Cyclones will open their season on November 4 against Mississippi Valley State.

Big 12 Announces Women's Basketball Opponents for 2024-25 Season

With its top three scorers returning from last season's team that reached the Big 12 Conference Tournament title game, the Iowa State women's basketball team is poised to compete for a regular season title in the 2024-25 campaign. The Big 12 announced the schedule matrix, detailing home and away opponents.

Iowa State's Key Matchups:

- Home-and-Away: Kansas, Kansas State, UCF

- Home-Only: BYU, Colorado, Houston, TCU, Texas Tech, Utah

- Away-Only: Arizona, Arizona State, Baylor, Cincinnati, Oklahoma State, West Virginia

Opponents were selected based on geography, historical results, and a coaches' poll to balance travel and competitiveness. The full schedule, including dates and times, will be released later.

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

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July Events

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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

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Today’s Affirmation

“Today, I affirm that I am resilient and persistent. I overcome obstacles with determination and faith, knowing that I am on the path to achieving my goals.”

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The Answer to the Trivia Corner Question  👇👇👇

Ames Laboratory was formally established in 1947 by the Atomic Energy Commission, recognizing its contributions during World War II.