Good morning, Ames.

At the Iowa State Fair, Pete and Alba Caspers set a new record for biggest pumpkin with a 1,409-pound entry — breaking the previous mark of 1,323 pounds — after starting it on March 11.

On Thursday, Aug. 7, 95,671 people attended the Iowa State Fair's first day, up from 90,822 last year despite morning rain — Forrest Frank set a new record with 15,804 tickets scanned for his Christian act.

The fair will run through Aug. 17 and is expected to attract over a million visitors by its close.

Brazilian twins Walter and Wagner Caldas—known as B2wins—announced they are returning to Brazil after more than 20 years of performing in Iowa.

They thanked the community for the memories following a well-attended final concert.

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.

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.

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.

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.