Saturday, July 12th, 2025

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Good morning, Ames. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of July.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Sierra Club Iowa Chapter released a report Wednesday that warns Iowa’s wildlife habitats are at risk from land loss and fragmentation and calls on the Legislature to support wildlife corridors—efforts that can help maintain genetic diversity. The report says Iowa has lost most of its prairies, wetlands, and woodlands since 1833—showing the environmental cost of extensive agricultural use. Local 5
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On July 1, Iowa Medicaid ended the Integrated Health Home program that helped Medicaid members with mental health conditions — replacing it with Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics that will offer mental health and substance use services to all who seek care. Some participants worry the new system may not provide the same personalized support as the old program. KCCI
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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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David Zollo & The Body Electric Concert
5:30 p.m. — Roosevelt Park — Free entry — Experience an evening of captivating live music at the Roosevelt Summer Sundays Concert Series.
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Ames Open Tennis Tournament
9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. — North River Valley Park — $15 entry fee — Compete or enjoy a fun-filled day of tennis in a beautiful park setting.
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