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Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Ames. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of April.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a new hands-free driving law after years of support to keep people safe. The law stops drivers from holding their phones unless in hands-free mode and will take effect on July 1 with warnings for six months — then $100 fines for later violations. Local 5
- ➤ Iowa parents Deric and Kathy Kidd, who lost their 17-year-old son to fentanyl poisoning in July, fully support House File 792 that would treat fentanyl distribution causing a death as first-degree murder. The bill passed the Iowa House last week and must clear Senate subcommittee and full committee hearings by Friday — a key deadline during the 2025 legislative session. KCCI
- ➤ House File 887 would remove a $20,000 fee needed to create a birth center—after 41 maternity wards closed since 2000. It passed in the House and will be discussed by the Senate Health and Human Services Committee today—if approved by Friday, it will become law. Local 5
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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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The Bells of Iowa State: An Enduring Tradition
7-8 p.m. — Ames Public Library — Free entry — Discover the history and melodies of Iowa State's iconic Carillon with multimedia storytelling.
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Carson Cupp: Senior Trombone Recital
7:30 p.m. — Iowa State University — Tickets required — Watch Carson perform his senior recital on trombone.
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Safe in the Sun 5K/10K Run
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Ada Hayden Heritage Park — Registration required — Participate in a community event raising funds for melanoma research while enjoying a day of running in the sun.
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