Daily
Ames
Thursday, February 5th, 2026
Good morning, Ames. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of February.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Max Wardell, a senior from Ankeny High School, won first place at the Missouri Welding Institute competition and earned over $29,000 plus a full-ride scholarship. He practiced extra hours daily and now holds a welding apprenticeship with John Deere — a win that highlights local talent. Local 5
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Teen Silent Book Club
4-6 p.m. — Ames Public Library — Free entry — Unwind with snacks and reading in quiet company at the Library's Teen Silent Book Club.
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Ames Lotta Love Craft & Vendor Show
3-10 p.m. — Quality Inn Ames — $1 entry — Explore a variety of goods from 70 vendors at this fun community shopping event.
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Swift Youth Writers Group
2-4 p.m. — Ames Public Library — Free entry — Teens can explore their creativity through writing prompts and exercises in a supportive environment.
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Movies with Mainstream
10 a.m. — Ames Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy a movie screening with a craft activity designed for the neurodivergent community.
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Valentine Dinner
5:30-8 p.m. — Clouds — Tickets required — Experience a romantic four-course Valentine's dinner with stunning views of Ames.
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Galentine's Day Afternoon High Tea
1-2:30 p.m. — Clouds — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate friendship with handcrafted treats and unlimited tea in a charming setting.
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Pokémon Trading Card Game Workshop
2-4 p.m. — Ames Public Library — Free entry — Learn to play Pokémon TCG and connect with fellow young trainers through play and art activities.
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Baby Time at the Library
1:30-2:00 p.m. — Ames Public Library — Free entry — Engage your pre-walker with stories, songs, and sign language in a learning-filled session.
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Afternoon High Tea
3-4:30 p.m. — Clouds — Ticketed event — Experience a delightful handcrafted High Tea inspired by English and French cuisines with unlimited tea and a variety of pastries.
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Mary Greeley Medical Center Community Talk
11 a.m.-1 p.m. — Ames Public Library — Free entry — Discuss inpatient and outpatient mental health services available in the Ames community.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you want to remember something, write it down. If you want to understand something, explain it to someone else.
~ Richard Feynman
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