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Ames
Saturday, February 14th, 2026
Good morning, Ames. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of February.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa Department of Transportation announced I-35 work between Huxley and Elkhart. Northbound lanes close Feb. 17, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. and southbound lanes close Feb. 18, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.; drivers use detours via Iowa 210, U.S. 69, NE 126th Ave + check Iowa 511 for updates. Local 5
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ LifeServe said its blood reserves dropped after a fatal Calhoun County bus crash and other trauma incidents sharply increased demand; on Feb. 11, the center sent dozens of blood products to Fort Dodge (covering hospitals). The agency urges more donors to help keep supplies available. Local 5
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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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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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International Friendship Fair
10:00-11:30 a.m. — Ames Public Library — Free entry — Discover diverse cultures through presentations, food, and activities with international students.
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Pokémon Club
2-4 p.m. — Ames Public Library — Free entry — Gather for Pokémon card games, art, and community fun at the library.
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Teen Advisory Group Meeting
5-6 p.m. — Ames Public Library — Free entry — Plan library events for teens while making new friends and enjoying snacks.
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Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Iowa State Cyclones Women's Gymnastics
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Hilton Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Cheer on the Hawkeyes and Cyclones in an exciting women's gymnastics showdown.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Better to be too early and have to try again, than be too late and have to catch up.
~ Paul Graham
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