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Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Ames. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. KCCI
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ 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. Local 5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. Local 5
- ➤ 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. KCCI
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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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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.
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