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Thursday, April 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Ames. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Campustown Showdown will bring a cattle show and live music to Welch Avenue in Ames on April 25-26. The event kicks off with a showmanship competition at the Hansen Ag Center at 6 p.m. on April 25 and will end with a final event featuring a fashion show, vendor booths and a country music performance by Jake Jacobson at 6:30 p.m. on April 26. KCCI
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Iowa State University started construction on CyTown, a $200 million development between Jack Trice Stadium and Hilton Coliseum, as dozens attended Tuesday’s groundbreaking for the 78,000-square-foot McFarland Clinic. Athletics Director Jamie Pollard said the clinic will jump-start the area by attracting 800 patients a day and by adding new restaurants, event spaces, retail outlets, and a hotel—set to complete in early 2027. KCCI
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students at Iowa's three public universities may face higher tuition for the school year 2025 to 2026 as the Iowa Board of Regents meets on April 24 to review a proposal designed to address rising costs such as inflation and faculty recruitment. If approved, in-state rates will increase by 3 percent at University of Iowa and Iowa State and by 2.7 percent at the University of Northern Iowa with steeper hikes for out-of-state students, while a final decision comes in June. Local 5
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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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515 Days Celebration 2025
May 12-16 — Downtown Ames — Varied specials and events — Celebrate local culture with food, music, and community activities.
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