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Ames
Monday, August 4th, 2025
Good morning, Ames. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ An Iowa author published a new book honoring 17-year-old Michele Luna Jackson from Farnhamville—her red hair and luna moths appear as symbols in the illustrations—while Heather Mack said she was moved by Jackson’s passing and shared the project with her family—proceeds from the book support them—, with the title now on sale for $9.99 on Amazon. KCCI
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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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South Dakota Coyotes vs. Iowa State Cyclones Football
2:30-5:30 p.m. — Jack Trice Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling college football as the Coyotes face off against the Cyclones.
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LINUX Shell Scripting Training Class
Sep 3-4 — Iowa State Online, Howe Hall, 2624 — Check event page for pricing — Enhance your software development skills with hands-on Linux shell scripting training.
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