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Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
Good morning, Ames. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Wesley Zanker, owner of Stanhope Locker, was charged with two felonies for allegedly mislabeling meat and selling nearly 7,000 pounds of ring bologna for about $50,000 to Whatcha Smokin BBQ — Brew on 37 occasions between October 2021 and August 2023; his jury trial is set for June 17. KCCI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Reiman Gardens in Ames is preparing for the bloom of a 10-foot corpse flower — nicknamed Stink Floyd — that will release a rotting smell during its one-night bloom scheduled between May 10 and May 14. Local 5
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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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2025 Art Walk
5-8 p.m. — Downtown Ames — Free entry — Explore diverse artworks and support local artists in a festive downtown atmosphere.
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