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Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Ames. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of July.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rascal Flatts has been named as the final headliner for Iowa State Fair’s Grandstand — they will perform on August 12. The fair runs from August 7 to 17 and continues a 50-year legacy of top music acts. KCCI
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Illinois DNR and Iowa DNR are asking residents to record wild turkey sightings through August using an online portal—citizens should note the number of adult males, females and poults in areas like roadsides, parks and fields. The shared data will help scientists track turkey health and monitor population trends. Local 5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ U.S. District Judge Stephanie Rose temporarily blocked 11 parts of Iowa’s new law on pharmacy benefit managers for businesses named in a June lawsuit against the insurance commissioner. The law, designed to stop practices like forcing consumers to use certain pharmacies and adding extra fees, remains in effect for other health plans—leaving some cost-sharing measures intact. KCCI
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A fully vaccinated adult in western Iowa tested positive for measles on Tuesday — the state's eighth case of 2025 — and health officials said the case is not linked to previous ones. Officials traced the person’s stops from July 14 to July 17 to Sioux City, Sheldon and Hull. Local 5
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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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