Friday, August 22nd, 2025

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Good morning, Ames. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Families in Central Iowa are suing Davis Custom Homes for failing to complete their dream homes after receiving down payments; plaintiffs including Aurora Eddington and Levi Johnson allege unpaid subcontractors and building defects—lawsuits claim thousands in overdue payments and the company has not yet responded. KCCI
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Doctors in central Iowa say viral illnesses including colds, COVID and hand, foot and mouth disease are rising as schools reopen next week—parents should keep sick children home until they are fever-free for 24 hours. Dr. Hartman advises that vaccines must be updated to prevent outbreaks—especially among vulnerable groups. KCCI
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Iowa State will play its first international game on Saturday at the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin, where local leaders and hundreds of fans welcomed the team with a ceremony at City Hall and a celebration of 1,600 fans at the Guinness Storehouse—adding excitement to this historic event. KCCI will air a half‑hour special at 6:30 p.m. to share key highlights from the festivities. 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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