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Household Hazardous Waste drop-off event on Sep 04

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2021

The Boone County Landfill will hold a hazardous waste dropoff event on September 4th from 8:30-10:00am.

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MACC Meeting on September 3

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2021

The Madrid Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) is a group of individuals and businesses committed to continuing to making the Madrid area an even better place to live and work.

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ChildBirth Education (via WebEx) on Sep 11

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2021

Virtual childbirth education course to prepare parents for the birth of their baby.

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Brain Fitness combines activities for sharper body and mind

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2021

Marlene Harner is moving a lot this summer. She’s a new independent living resident at Good Samaritan Society – Cedar Lake Village in Olathe, Kansas.

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USDA APHIS employee David Kinker contributes a total of $600 to Democratic Party candidate Cindy Axne

By Ames Today | Aug 29, 2021

USDA APHIS employee David Kinker has contributed a total of $600 to Democratic Party candidate Cindy Axne

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No new teachers in Ames sign pledge in week ending Aug. 28 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Ames Today | Aug 29, 2021

There were no new teachers in Ames who signed the pledge in week ending Aug. 28, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Ames Today area weekly mass times

By Ames Today | Aug 28, 2021

The following parishes in the Ames Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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UnityPoint Health employee Rose Noland contributes a total of $350 to Republican Party candidate Dan Sullivan

By Ames Today | Aug 28, 2021

UnityPoint Health employee Rose Noland has contributed a total of $350 to Republican Party candidate Dan Sullivan

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UnityPoint Health employee Ashley Thompson contributes a total of $500 to Democratic Party candidate James D. Scholten

By Ames Today | Aug 27, 2021

UnityPoint Health employee Ashley Thompson has contributed a total of $500 to Democratic Party candidate James D. Scholten

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University of Iowa employee Robert Wanzek contributes a total of $200 to Democratic Party candidate Bernard Sanders

By Ames Today | Aug 26, 2021

University of Iowa employee Robert Wanzek has contributed a total of $200 to Democratic Party candidate Bernard Sanders

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Sukup Manufacturing Company employee Rachel Geilenfeld contributes a total of $300 to Republican Party candidate Randall Feenstra

By Ames Today | Aug 25, 2021

Sukup Manufacturing Company employee Rachel Geilenfeld has contributed a total of $300 to Republican Party candidate Randall Feenstra

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StratiTek employee Tammy Crowe contributes a total of $1,007 to Republican Party candidate Joni K. Ernst

By Ames Today | Aug 24, 2021

StratiTek employee Tammy Crowe has contributed a total of $1,007 to Republican Party candidate Joni K. Ernst

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State of Iowa employee Thomas Stone contributes a total of $84 to Democratic Party candidate Bernard Sanders

By Ames Today | Aug 23, 2021

State of Iowa employee Thomas Stone has contributed a total of $84 to Democratic Party candidate Bernard Sanders

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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Nevada stagnates at one in week ending Aug. 21

By Ames Today | Aug 23, 2021

There were no new teachers in Nevada who signed the pledge in week ending Aug. 21, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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State of Iowa employee Ross Wilburn contributes a total of $600 to President Joe Biden

By Ames Today | Aug 22, 2021

State of Iowa employee Ross Wilburn has contributed a total of $600 to President Joe Biden

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SPUR grows confidence, teaches student life lessons

By Press release submission | Aug 22, 2021

Alli Pittman decided to pursue research because she loved the challenge of facing something new every day.

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2021 Sunday Funday Ride on August 28

By Press release submission | Aug 22, 2021

2021 High Trestle Trail Sunday Funday Rides are family friendly rides that take place on the High Trestle Trail and travel to/from the Nite Hawk through Madrid and the Flat Tire to/from Woodward and the Whistlin’ Donkey.

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Ribbon Cutting: Pivot Bio on August 26

By Press release submission | Aug 22, 2021

Join us to celebrate the Grand Opening of Pivot Bio, with a ribbon cutting & open house luncheon!

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Intersection Closed for Crosswalk Repainting

By Press release submission | Aug 22, 2021

The intersection of Fifth Street and Douglas Avenue will be closed to all traffic for one day from 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 24, to 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday Aug. 25, to repaint the crosswalks.

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Gilbert GREW!!

By Press release submission | Aug 22, 2021

While growth isn't really a shock to most, it was encouraging to hear Gilbert gained an additional 129 residents.