Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of February.
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🎓 Education
At ISU Day on the State Capitol grounds, professor Bowen Weng and (first-year) PhD students demonstrated humanoid and quadruped robots that sit, stand, and wave.
The team is developing these robots to safely handle dangerous jobs and everyday tasks, with upcoming tests like ladder support and a precise football pass.
🎉 Ames Events
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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.
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.
Movies with Mainstream
10 a.m. — Ames Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy a movie screening with a craft activity designed for the neurodivergent community.
Valentine Dinner
5:30-8 p.m. — Clouds — Tickets required — Experience a romantic four-course Valentine's dinner with stunning views of Ames.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Teen Silent Book Club
4-6 p.m. — Ames Public Library — Free entry — Unwind with a good book and quiet company while enjoying snacks.
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