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Friday, April 11th, 2025

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Good morning, Ames. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of April.

SPORTS NEWS

  • Sukup is the new title sponsor for the IndyCar Race Weekend at Iowa Speedway in Newton, which will run from July 11-13 at the 7/8-mile track. Tickets will go on sale Tuesday, April 15 and race officials said there will be no concerts this summer.  KCCI

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 4/12/25

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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.

    Sat, 4/26/25

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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.

    Wed, 4/30/25

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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.

    Thu, 5/1/25

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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.

    Sat, 5/3/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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