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Thursday, August 7th, 2025
Good morning, Ames. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa Court of Appeals denied an appeal by Kyle Ricke, who is serving life without parole after fatally shooting Algona police officer Kevin Cram in September 2023, saying evidence showed he had time to deliberate before firing additional shots. KCCI
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Winn & Sara’s Kitchen is returning to the Iowa State Fair to defend its Best New Food title with its Bacon Chicken Ranch Egg Roll after winning in 2024, and the team has been busy wrapping 800 to 900 rolls daily at its Indianola location. The red food truck stands on the south side of the fairgrounds—right next to the Iowa Craft Beer Tent where fairgoers can enjoy their hand-made roll. 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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Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Iowa State Cyclones Tailgate
12-4 p.m. — 1400 S 4th St, Ames, IA — BYOB encouraged — Celebrate Hawkeye football with tailgate games, music, and fun for all fans.
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