Good morning, Ames.

Ivan, a neutered 5-year-old domestic shorthair with a perfect mustache, was featured with his bonded buddy Oscar in photos posted on Friday — both cats weigh about 10 pounds and are available for adoption as a pair through the ARL of Iowa.

The Iowa House passed a bill that makes human smuggling a class C felony for intentionally transporting an individual living in the country illegally to hide them from police — if the smuggled person is sexually abused or seriously injured, the charge will rise to a class A felony punishable by life without parole; the bill now moves to the Senate.

Iowa State and Drake men’s basketball teams won their NCAA Tournament first-round games.

Drake will face Texas Tech today and Iowa State will play Ole Miss on Sunday while fans at Big Grove Brewery in Des Moines celebrated on Friday.

The Making of the Ames Bicentennial Quilts

7-8 p.m. | Ames Public Library | Registration required for online participation | Discover the inspiring stories behind the Ames Bicentennial and Iowa Signatures Quilts with local quilter Charlotte Menzel.

Midwest Children's Choir Performance

The Midwest Children's Choir will perform at Stephens Auditorium in Ames, IA.

Dirty Dancing in Concert

2:30-11:30 p.m. | Stephens Auditorium | Ticket prices vary | Experience the classic love story of Baby and Johnny in a concert featuring live music and film screening.

PALS Course at Ames Surgery Center

1-9:30 p.m. — Ames Surgery Center — Course fee required — Master pediatric assessment and emergency interventions with hands-on practice in this comprehensive PALS course.

PALS Renewal Course

1-5:30 p.m. — Ames Surgery Center — Registration required — Enhance your skills in pediatric emergency care with hands-on practice and assessments.

Baby Time

6:30-7:00 p.m. — Ames Public Library — Free entry — Engage in stories, songs, and sign language with your pre-walker.

Zhenni Li-Cohen: Solo Piano Performance

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall — Ticket details unavailable — Experience the captivating artistry of Zhenni Li-Cohen as she performs a diverse program reflecting her rich cultural background.

Boone Spring Craft and Vendor Shopping Event

9 AM – 3 PM — Link'd Jewelry — Free admission — Explore a variety of unique vendors and festive crafts to welcome the spring season.