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Ames
Monday, March 24th, 2025
Good morning, Ames. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 24th of March.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Brian Gibbs, an Iowa park ranger who lost his job at Effigy Mounds in a federal layoff last month, is going back to work today—after a federal judge ordered reinstatement on March 13. In a Facebook post on Saturday, Gibbs said his firing was reversed and he looks forward to leading park field trips. 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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Other people's opinion of you does not have to become your reality.
~ Les Brown
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