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Ames
Tuesday, January 6th, 2026
Good morning, Ames. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of January.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen retired on Friday, Jan. 2 after decades of service and a historic tenure as the first woman to lead the university. David Cook, an ISU alumnus, will succeed her as president starting March 1. Local 5
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Teen Silent Book Club
4-6 p.m. — Ames Public Library — Free entry — Unwind with a good book and enjoy quiet company with snacks.
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Iowa State Cyclones vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Women's Basketball
2-3:30 p.m. — Hilton Coliseum — Check website for details — Catch the thrilling action as the Cyclones take on the Mountaineers in women's college basketball.
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Iowa Prairie Network Winter Seminar
12:00 AM – 5:30 PM — Ames High School — Free entry — Explore prairie conservation and get involved with the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation.
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Baby Time
1:30-2:00 p.m. — Ames Public Library — Free entry — Engage in stories, songs, and baby sign language with your little one in a welcoming environment.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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