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Friday, March 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Ames. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ An associate professor and a Ph.D. candidate at Iowa State University patented a new babydoll nursing bra to help new moms avoid pain when breastfeeding. The design earned its patent in November — the first such patent at the university and another patent is pending approval later this year. KCCI
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Stanley Hardin, the grieving father of 23-year-old Stashaun Brown fatally shot amid group gunfire at a private event in October 2021, and his family have offered a $1,000 Crime Stoppers reward—hoping to encourage someone to provide information on the unsolved incident. KCCI
- ➤ Ames police arrested a fourth suspect in connection to a deadly shooting on January 18—Parker Stoneburner was shot in an apartment and later died while police issued a first-degree murder warrant for 19-year-old Nashawn Green, who was found in Minnesota and is held in Dakota County jail, with three others charged. KCCI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowa lawmakers approved a bill that would require able-bodied adults on the Iowa Health and Wellness Plan to work 80 hours a month to keep their benefits if signed into law. The bill passed the Senate 33—15 and the House 61—35 and now heads to Gov. Kim Reynolds’ desk for her signature. Local 5
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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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Romeo and Juliet Ballet
7-9:20 p.m. — Stephens Auditorium — Costumes Courtesy of Cincinnati Ballet — Experience the timeless love story with live music and stunning choreography in this world premiere production.
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