Good morning, Ames.

Central Iowans celebrated Labor Day weekend with college football wins, cultural festivities at Valley Junction, and a free symphony concert at Water Works Park—organizers said the Disco Divas—Back to the 70s show was held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday.

Organizers are preparing the Iowa Overdose Awareness Day memorial near the statehouse to honor overdose victims and offer hope to local families.

Ann Breeding, who started Steps of Hope after her son died, leads the tribute that features a mobile memorial trailer and Ames lighting the Durham Bandshell purple.

University of Iowa Health Care is launching ECMO transport by helicopter today—this new service will move critically ill patients from referral hospitals to its internationally recognized unit within a 170-mile radius.

It is the first hospital in Iowa to offer this life support service.

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.

Repair Café

10 AM – 2 PM — Ames Public Library — Free entry — Fix your beloved items with the help of dedicated volunteer repair coaches.

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.

IVMA Annual Meeting

8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Scheman Building — Registration required — Expand your veterinary knowledge and fulfill CE requirements at the Iowa Veterinary Medical Association's Annual Meeting.

Arizona Wildcats vs. Iowa State Cyclones Football

1-4 p.m. — Jack Trice Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the excitement of college football as the Wildcats take on the Cyclones in Ames.

Designing Beyond the Blueprint Lecture

6:00 p.m. — Iowa State University Memorial Union — Free entry — Explore the intersection of architecture and theater with scenic artist Eleanor Kahn.