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Tree Planting Scheduled for Oct. 12; Volunteers Needed
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How Much Do You Know About Ames?
Question: Who served as the mayor of Ames, Iowa, from 1870-1871, and what are some notable facts about him?
(Answer at the bottom of the newsletter)
Iowa State Scientists Secure $4M NIH Grant for Zebrafish Genetics Research
Iowa State University researchers leading a new project to study zebrafish as a model organism to research the genetics of health and disease are Maura McGrail (center) and Jeffrey Essner (left), in the Department of Genetics, Development and Cell Biology, and Iddo Friedberg, in the Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Preventive Medicine. Photo by Christopher Gannon.
Iowa State University geneticists, Maura McGrail and Jeffrey Essner, have received a $4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to advance zebrafish genetics research. This funding will support the refinement of specialized genetic tools, enhancing the zebrafish as a model for studying human health and disease. Their project focuses on genome regulation and metabolic disorders, particularly related to mitochondrial function. Partnering with other experts, the team aims to unlock new insights that could benefit research across multiple species, including humans.
Tree Planting Scheduled for Oct. 12; Volunteers Needed
The Ames Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a tree-planting event in the Twain Street neighborhood on Saturday, Oct. 12, starting at 9 a.m. Volunteers are needed to help plant and mulch 45 trees. The project is funded by the Community Forestry Grant Program from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Volunteers should meet at Twain Street and Dickinson Avenue at 9 a.m. Tools will be provided, and the holes will be pre-dug.
For more information, visit Ames Parks and Recreation or call 515.239.5350.
Public Meeting for Carr Park Agility Course
The Ames Parks and Recreation Department will hold a public meeting about the Carr Park Agility Course on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 6 p.m. at the Homewood Golf Course Clubhouse. The course will include various exercise equipment and a small park shelter. Community input is encouraged as this will be the first agility course in the city's park system. The project has a budget of $735,468.
For more information, go to the Parks and Recreation homepage at www.amesparkrec.org or call the Community Center at 515.239.5350.
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No. 11 Iowa State Focused on Historic Season Amid 5-0 Start
No. 11 Iowa State Focused on Historic Season Amid 5-0 Start
Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell is keeping his Cyclones grounded as they aim for a historic season. ISU (5-0, 2-0 Big 12) is chasing its first outright conference championship in 133 years but remains focused on each game, starting with a tough road test against West Virginia on Saturday.
Despite the 5-0 start — the program's best since 1980 — Campbell continues to stress the importance of process over outcome. The Cyclones boast the Big 12’s best defense and standout receivers Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel, as they aim to extend their winning streak and pursue championship aspirations.
Iowa State at UCF Volleyball Match Canceled Due to Hurricane
The Iowa State volleyball match at UCF, scheduled for Friday, Oct. 11, has been canceled due to Hurricane Milton approaching Orlando. The match will be considered a no contest and will not be rescheduled.
Shorthanded Cyclones Fall to Houston in Five Sets
Iowa State (8-7, 2-2 Big 12) lost in five sets to Houston (8-7, 3-2 Big 12) on Wednesday night with scores of 21-25, 28-26, 25-17, 26-24, and 8-15. Despite missing key players Maya Duckworth, Pam McCune, and losing Nayeli Gonzalez to injury in the first set, the Cyclones fought hard to force a fifth set but couldn't secure the win.
Brooke Stonestreet moved into ISU’s all-time top 10 in career digs, adding 17 on the night. Morgan Brandt recorded her third consecutive double-double with 45 assists and 14 digs. Faith DeRonde led ISU with a career-high 17 kills, while Lilly Wachholz contributed 16 kills and four blocks.
Iowa State will return home to face No. 23 BYU on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 6:30 p.m. after the cancelation of Friday’s match against UCF.
Ames High Choir Receives $5,000 Donation from Contest Winner
Daniel Barker, after winning Lallemand Plant Care’s Hometown Roots Photo Contest, generously donated his $5,000 prize to the Ames High School choir program. Barker’s contribution is set to positively impact the school’s music initiatives. Both Lallemand Plant Care and Daniel's thoughtful donation have been praised for their support of arts education in the community.
Ames School Board Welcomes New Student Representatives
The Ames Community School District introduced two new student representatives, Vienna Rossmanith and Fatimah Naraghi, to the school board for the 2024-2025 school year. Both were selected through an application process and were officially welcomed at the October 7, 2024, board meeting.
Rossmanith, a junior at Ames High involved in various academic and extracurricular activities, is excited to provide students with a voice in district decisions. Naraghi, a senior, holds leadership roles in DECA and Student Council and looks forward to representing her peers and ensuring student concerns are heard. Their terms run from October through May.
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William West served as the mayor of Ames, Iowa, from 1870-1871. He was the proprietor of the West Hotel. Before moving to Iowa, West was a legislator in Ohio. According to early Ames pioneer C.E. Taylor, West was childhood friends with future President General Ulysses S. Grant. Besides his mayoral role, he was a member of the City Council, the Board of Education, and the Methodist Episcopal Church. However, he resigned as mayor within the first three months of his one-year term, which was subsequently filled by W. D. Lucas.
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