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Ames
Saturday, August 16th, 2025
Good morning, Ames. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Nora Beseman of Story City won $500,000 on a $50 Mega Bucks scratch ticket bought at a Hy-Vee in Ames, and she claimed her prize in person at the Iowa Lottery headquarters in Clive. Six other Iowans won the same amount this year as part of the lottery's 40th anniversary event, marking a busy day for local winners. KCCI
- ➤ At the Iowa State Fair on Thursday, the Iowa Lottery broke a Guinness World Record when more than 1,300 people scratched off a throwback game for a chance to win $50,000+prizes in a drawing to mark its 40th anniversary. Local 5
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fairgoers at the Iowa State Fair voted Winn & Sara's Kitchen's Bacon Chicken Ranch Eggroll as the best new food for 2025, marking the vendor's second win in this contest. KCCI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Story County supervisors are asking the US Supreme Court to review pipeline safety rules after a June ruling sided with Summit Carbon Solutions—county officials have challenged local safety ordinances since 2022, saying federal law should override them. KCCI
- ➤ Central Iowa Water Works fully lifted lawn-watering restrictions effective Friday, Aug. 15 — a ban in place since May 30 due to high nitrate levels in source water — and residents can now water their lawns normally. 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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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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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.
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Repair Café
10 AM – 2 PM — Ames Public Library — Free entry — Fix your beloved items with the help of dedicated volunteer repair coaches.
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2025 Ames Silversmithing Classic
All day — Ames Golf & Country Club — $600 prize pool & $30 club rental — Enjoy a day of hickory golf at the 14th edition of this classic Iowa tournament.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You cannot find yourself by going into the past. You can find yourself by coming into the present.
~ Eckhart Tolle
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