In Today’s All About Ames Issue…

📰 Ogre-Inspired Ice Cream at 'Shrek the Musical' in Ames

🏅 Iowa State Holds Preliminary Wrestle-Offs

🗓️ Calendar of Events

👮‍♂️ Ames Police Department

🏡 Real Estate Update

🐕 Dog of the Day

🌟 Positive Affirmation

⚡️Spark for the Day

💭TRIVIA CORNER

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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)

Ogre-Inspired Ice Cream at 'Shrek the Musical' in Ames

The ISU Creamery is offering a special minty green "Shrek" ice cream in honor of Shrek the Musical, which hits Stephens Auditorium on Sunday, October 20. Available in-store and at the show, this treat is part of the Creamery’s student-run program. The musical, an all-new version of the original Broadway hit, will feature familiar humor and heart, with tickets available at Ticketmaster or the venue box office.

Reiman Gardens Donates 15,000 Pounds of Produce to Local Food Pantries

Reiman Gardens' Grow and Give program has contributed over 15,000 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables to food pantries in the Ames area. Volunteers from the program plant extra crops, which are collected and distributed to local food banks and pantries. The 2024 donation season is nearing its end, with the last collection day on Monday. Participating pantries include Bethesda Community Food Pantry and The Salvation Army in Ames. Visit Reiman Gardens' website at reimangardens.com/GrowGive for more details on how to get involved.

Ames PD Adjusts Hiring Process to Fill Open Positions

The Ames Police Department is temporarily suspending its civil service hiring process to address a staffing shortage of six officers. Approved by the City Council, the suspension allows continuous recruitment instead of waiting for certified candidate lists. The change, effective for 12 months, aims to speed up hiring, which has been slowed by the lengthy civil service process. The department currently employs 50 full-time officers but faces further gaps due to training, military leave, and injuries.

No. 11 Iowa State Tops West Virginia 28-16, Improves to 6-0

Iowa State overcame an early 7-0 deficit to beat West Virginia 28-16 on the road, improving to 6-0 for the first time since 1938. Quarterback Rocco Becht threw for 265 yards and a 60-yard touchdown, while Carson Hansen rushed for 96 yards and three scores. The Cyclones' defense stepped up, forcing two key interceptions to secure the win. Iowa State is now 3-0 in Big 12 play and remains focused on controlling its destiny, with UCF up next at home.

Iowa State Falls to No. 24 Texas Tech, 2-0

Iowa State dropped a 2-0 decision to No. 24 Texas Tech in Lubbock, extending its winless streak against ranked teams. The Cyclones (3-7-5, 1-3-3 Big 12) were shut out for the third consecutive Big 12 match. Texas Tech (11-2-2, 6-0-2 Big 12) secured its 11th straight win/tie, with goals from Ashleigh Williams and Macy Blackburn. Iowa State managed just two shots, with Sophia Thomas’ attempt being saved. Keeper Avery Gillahan tallied six saves in the defeat.

The Cyclones next face Oklahoma State in Stillwater on Oct. 17

Iowa State Holds Preliminary Wrestle-Offs

Iowa State wrestling hosted its first round of preliminary wrestle-offs on Sunday afternoon, with several matches setting the stage for final bouts in November. Adrian Meza and Garrett Grice split a best 2-of-3 series, with the deciding match to be held at a later date. Key wrestlers, including Zach Redding, Casey Swiderski, and Paniro Johnson, are expected to participate in November's final round.

Final wrestle-off details will be announced soon.

Ames Police Department - Arrests between 10/09/2024 06:05AM and 10/13/2024 06:05AM

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"Today, I rise with strength and purpose. I am brave, focused, and ready to conquer the opportunities this week brings."

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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.