Thursday, January 9th, 2025
Good morning, Ames. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa Department of Transportation announces overnight closures of Highway 30's westbound lanes between Dayton and Duff in Ames for construction, set to conclude by Friday morning. KCCI
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Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Iowa State Cyclones Wrestling Match
The Oklahoma State Cowboys will compete against the Iowa State Cyclones in a wrestling match at Hilton Coliseum.
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1st Saturday Open Write at Fifth Street Writers
The Ames Writers Collective hosts an Open Write session on the first Saturday of each month, providing a space for writers to focus on their individual projects in a communal atmosphere.
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Arizona State Sun Devils vs. Iowa State Cyclones Wrestling Match
This wrestling event features a matchup between the Arizona State Sun Devils and the Iowa State Cyclones at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.
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49th Annual Cyclone Honor Band Concert
The Cyclone Honor Band concert showcases talented high school musicians under the direction of esteemed conductors as part of an annual festival.
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No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
To know the road ahead, ask those coming back.
~ Chinese Proverb
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