Good morning, Ames.

A Paton man, 28-year-old Devin Hackfort, pleaded guilty to willful injury and two counts of assault for stabbing his uncle, setting his house on fire and leading police on a chase on State Street in March — his sentencing is scheduled for next month.

Today at the Iowa State Fair, visitors can enjoy sensory-friendly hours from 8 a.m. to noon and later catch Hairball’s Silver Anniversary Tour at 8 p.m. plus free stage sets by Tanner Adell, Herman’s Hermits, and Allie Colleen while partly cloudy skies promise a high near 82°F.

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.

Dreaming Hildegard Exhibition Reception

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Octagon Center For the Arts — Free entry — Explore the solo exhibition by Christopher Hynes and enjoy complimentary refreshments.