Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of April.
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🏘️ Community
Ninety Iowa veterans flew from Eastern Iowa to Washington, D.C.
Tuesday on the 54th Eastern Iowa Honor Flight to view memorials honoring their service — they returned around 9:15 p.m. for a welcome home party.
🏛️ Government
Portion of Welch Avenue is closed for a months-long construction project—city crews are replacing pavement and improving underground utilities from Chamberlain to Hunt Street.
Officials say the road may remain closed for 2 to 3 months while pedestrians can use a marked detour.
The Senate passed House File 299 by a 32–16 vote and it will require schools, child care centers and colleges to include vaccine exemption information in their communications about immunization requirements.
The bill was sent to Governor Kim Reynolds on Tuesday to ensure honesty in school vaccine policies after reports of false vaccination claims.
The City of Ames revealed a three-year plan to address homelessness at a town hall on Monday evening.
The 51-page study by Analytic Insight recommends more case management, expanded shelter capacity and a peer navigator program — city officials will use private partnerships and state funding in fiscal year 2025-26.
🎉 Ames Events
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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.
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.
Ames Oddities: A Pictorial Tour
7-8 p.m. — Ames Public Library — Free entry — Explore the quirky structures of Ames with a pictorial tour revealing their fascinating backstories.
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