Thursday, May 22nd, 2025

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Good morning, Ames. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Ames Animal Shelter is crowded with animals and staff say kitten season will soon fill all kennels as creatures are kept in hallways at the 30-year-old shelter. The shelter is launching a $7.5 million campaign with $6 million already from city funds and community gifts, and a city-purchased building will undergo a full gut renovation over two years (adding more space for dogs) as it seeks another $1.5 million (to meet rising demand). KCCI
- ➤ Local 5 earned a regional Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for its 'Missing in Meskwaki' special that covered Rita Papakee's unsolved disappearance. Laryssa Leone and Don Schmith visited the Meskwaki Settlement in early 2024 — gaining rare access to her family's insights while highlighting the broader issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. Local 5
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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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Iowa AEYC Member Meeting
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Labyrinth Coffee — Free entry — Learn about Iowa AEYC and engage with community membership benefits.
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Veenker Junior Amateur Golf Tournament
Event Title — Time Range — Veenker Memorial Golf Course — Cost info not provided — Participate in a Birdie Point event at the iconic home course of the Iowa State Cyclones.
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Architectural Photography Workshop at Iowa State University
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. — College of Design, Iowa State University — Cost not mentioned — Enhance your photography skills while capturing ISU's stunning architecture with expert guidance.
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Iowa Trail Run Series: A Midsummer Night's Run
7:30-10 p.m. — McFarland Park — Check event page for ticket pricing — Experience the thrill of running in the woods under the stars.
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