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Saturday, June 21st, 2025
Good morning, Ames. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Two groups of young Iowans were honored at the Statehouse on Thursday with the John Lewis Youth Leadership Award (established in 2021) for their work on civil rights. Elijah Smith, LaTreyal Oliver from Waterloo and Iowa City West High School (Black Student Union) received the award, and Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate said they must keep fighting for change. KCCI
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday morning, firefighters and ISU staff used heavy equipment to move hay bales so that crews could reach burning material inside the Dairy Barn at the 52400 block of 260th Street—just southwest of the Ames Municipal Airport. KCCI
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On the first weekend of summer, the Iowa DNR advises residents to avoid nine beaches—including Backbone Beach, Beeds Lake Beach, Black Hawk Beach, Blue Lake Beach, Bobwhite State Park, Emerson Bay Beach, Nine Eagles Beach, North Twin Lake West Beach, and Pine Lake South Beach—due to high E. coli levels that could pose health risks. KCCI
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Ames Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike
8 AM – 12 PM — Reiman Gardens — Registration required — Compete in various aquatic and cycling events in a scenic garden setting.
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Iowa Games Folkstyle Wrestling Competition
10 a.m. — Lied Recreation Athletic Center — $30 early registration — Competitive wrestling for all ages in a fun, community-focused atmosphere.
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