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Ames
Saturday, July 26th, 2025
Good morning, Ames. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of July.
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former NBA star David Robinson—a two-time champion and Hall of Famer—joined RAGBRAI on Thursday along the route from Iowa Falls to Cedar Falls and took selfies with fans. KCCI
- ➤ The National Senior Games began in Des Moines—a 12-day multisport event drawing over 12,500 athletes ages 50 and older from 50 states and 12 countries. Organizers said the games, which are expected to boost local revenue by over $32 million, included a rainy 5K run at the Iowa State Fairgrounds and a flame arrival ceremony that took place at 7 p.m. Friday at the Iowa State Capitol and will conclude on Aug 4. KCCI
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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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79th Annual Conservation Conference
8 AM - 1 PM — Gateway Hotel & Conference Center — Registration required — Engage with conservation professionals and learn about sustainable practices.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens.
~ Jimi Hendrix
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