Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
Good morning, Ames.
🌲 Environment
Nine months after a hailstorm damaged the Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge visitors center near Prairie City, the facility remains closed while repair options are pending & visitors express disappointment over the missed learning opportunities.
The refuge still offers a drive-through view of bison and elk.
🏛️ Government
An Iowa immigrant rights group said it will not provide confidential details about its clients, donors and members after state Rep. Charley Thomson sent a directive on Feb.
24 demanding the information for a committee investigation + warning of fines or criminal liability; the group calls the request an abuse of process amid a national crackdown on immigration.
🎉 Ames Events
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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.
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.
🏠 Ames Real Estate
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💼 Ames Job Board
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