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Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
Good morning, Ames. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Wall that Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, arrived in Nevada Tuesday and will be displayed from Thursday, Aug. 7 through Sunday at 2 p.m.—it carries the names of 58,281 Vietnam veterans and includes a tribute with the Gold Star Bike honoring military friends. KCCI
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local 5 is asking parents and guardians in central Iowa for input on their questions and concerns ahead of the upcoming school year — the survey will help guide coverage for the 2025-2026 school year. Local 5
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Gannon Buhr, a 20-year-old from Urbandale, claimed the title of Professional Disc Golf World Champion in Nokia, Finland on Monday & earned his fourth major win as well as his first world title. He will represent the United States next week at the World Games in Chengdu, China & add to his rising career. Local 5
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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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