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Saturday, March 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Ames. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. KCCI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. Local 5
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. KCCI
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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.
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Midwest Children's Choir Performance
The Midwest Children's Choir will perform at Stephens Auditorium in Ames, IA.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Baby Time
6:30-7:00 p.m. — Ames Public Library — Free entry — Engage in stories, songs, and sign language with your pre-walker.
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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.
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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.
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