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Ames
Thursday, May 21st, 2026
Good morning, Ames. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of May.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the Make America Healthy Again law on Wednesday, May 20, to regulate school meals, fitness tests, and SNAP rules (supported by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.); some critics say it does not address Iowa’s rising cancer rates. Local 5
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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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Sip & Savor - A Picnic in the Vineyard
6-8 p.m. — Prairie Moon Winery — $65 per person — Experience a romantic vineyard picnic with curated wines and a delightful charcuterie board.
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Once Upon a Musical: Intro to Musical Theater
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM — Story Theater Company — $265 — Explore your creativity in a magical camp focusing on musical theater through beloved fairytale songs.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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