Good morning, Ames.

A Nevada man—28-year-old Tanner Bandy—is charged with five counts of first-degree harassment and one count of stalking while in possession of a dangerous weapon after he repeatedly left voice messages that threatened a woman and said he would shoot many people at an Iowa State graduation; he is now held in the Story County Jail.

Sen. Chuck Grassley defended his recent town hall meetings where many Iowans pressed him on immigration and tariff issues—saying the talks help him hear their concerns.

He said he will keep holding these sessions and introduced a tariff bill to curb future charges—stating that court decisions must be followed by the president.

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.

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.

Carson Cupp: Senior Trombone Recital

7:30 p.m. — Iowa State University — Tickets required — Watch Carson perform his senior recital on trombone.

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.

515 Days Celebration 2025

May 12-16 — Downtown Ames — Varied specials and events — Celebrate local culture with food, music, and community activities.