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Thursday, May 7th, 2026
Good morning, Ames. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of May.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nine young bison now call the tallgrass prairie of Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge home, including a rare calf with a whitish coat. The National Park Service estimates such white bison appear in about one in a million births — a striking natural spectacle. Local 5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, 140 Iowa National Guard soldiers returned from the Middle East following their support of Operation Inherent Resolve — while around 200 troops remain deployed. A welcome home ceremony is planned in Des Moines next week, with more details to come. Local 5
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Twelfth Night Early Music Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall — $ — Experience the expressive power of Baroque compositions performed by acclaimed musicians.
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Progressive Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Ames Public Library — Registration required — Compete in a fun challenge to solve puzzles and connect with fellow enthusiasts.
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Teen Advisory Group Meeting
5-6 p.m. — Ames Public Library — Free entry — Collaborate with fellow teens and enjoy food while planning exciting library events.
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515 Day Festival in Downtown Ames
4-8 p.m. — Downtown Ames — Free entry — Experience live music, a food truck showdown, and family-friendly activities at this vibrant community event.
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Historical Journey Through Iowa's Landscape
7-9 p.m. — Ames Public Library — Free Admission — Explore the evolution of Iowa's prairies and wetlands with historian Kevin Mason as he shares insights from his new book.
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Ames Firefighters MDA Golf Outing
All day — Coldwater Golf Links — $80 per player — Enjoy a 4-person scramble and support the Muscular Dystrophy Association with prizes and camaraderie.
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