Friday, May 2nd, 2025

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Good morning, Ames. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Wellmark Foundation announced a $5 million grant to help rural school districts improve mental and behavior health services as nearly 23% of high school students have seriously considered suicide; applications from about 380 schools + 80 counties remain open until the funds run out. KCCI
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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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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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Iowa Senior Amateur Championship
Tournament — Jun 1-3 — Coldwater Golf Links — Registration required — Compete in a 54-hole stroke play event open to active Iowa Golf Association members.
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