Good morning, Ames.

John McLaughlin, longtime KCCI chief meteorologist, returned to the studio on Tuesday and shared memories of his 30 years on air, including how he helped design a high-definition Doppler radar system that improved Iowans' severe weather warnings.

He also discussed his work as a pilot and his ongoing recovery after past health challenges.

Iowa’s Sales Tax Holiday begins on Friday, Aug 1 at 12:01 a.m. and ends on Saturday, Aug 2 at midnight — businesses open during this time will not charge sales tax on clothing or footwear costing $100 or less — easing back-to-school shopping.

Central Iowa Water Works announced that local businesses may resume lawn watering and irrigation today—using an even-odd schedule with even-numbered addresses watering on Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday and odd-numbered addresses on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday—after tests showed water quality was stabilizing and customer demand was low.

Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Hancock, O'Brien, Osceola and Sioux counties after Monday night's storms hit the area.

The proclamation — effective immediately and expiring on Aug. 28 — allows state resources to be used for response and recovery efforts and lets residents apply for reimbursement for storm damage.

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.

79th Annual Conservation Conference

8 AM - 1 PM — Gateway Hotel & Conference Center — Registration required — Engage with conservation professionals and learn about sustainable practices.

Iowa State WelcomeFest

5:30-8:30 p.m. — ISU Memorial Union — Free entry — Celebrate the start of the semester with free swag and a chance to win a luxury vehicle.