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Ames
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Ames. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Iowa State University police were busy on Saturday when the Cyclones defeated South Dakota 55—7 by issuing 16 citations for underage alcohol, making 3 arrests for public intoxication, ejecting 13 fans from Jack Trice Stadium, and handling 122 first aid calls and 2 ambulance rides—reminding fans to drink safely. KCCI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Prince Haakon, second in line to Norway's throne, will visit Iowa next month — making stops in Decorah and two other cities as part of a tour marking 200 years of Norwegian immigration. He is scheduled to arrive between Oct. 6 and Oct. 9 — a key date for celebrating local heritage. KCCI
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Iowa is running the Iowa 529 contest during College Savings Month where five students will win $1,000 for their college savings—winners will also receive an extra $1,000 to donate to a school of their choice and must register by Sept. 30. KCCI
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Steps of Hope Iowa gathered outside the Capitol last Sunday evening to display the faces of more than 1,700 overdose victims and honor loved ones while calling for better access to naloxone—officials helped install free naloxone boxes around Iowa. On Sept. 27, the group will take the painted headstones to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. to mark overdose awareness across the nation. KCCI
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ames residents shopped at Rally House near Iowa State University on Labor Day to get gear for Saturday's Cy-Hawk rivalry game while some students spent more than they planned; local business owners expect busy crowds and higher sales on game day—showing strong community spirit for college football. KCCI
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Arizona State Sun Devils vs Iowa State Cyclones Women's Basketball
11:59 PM - 1:29 AM — Hilton Coliseum — Tickets from $57 — Watch the Iowa State Cyclones take on the Arizona State Sun Devils in a thrilling women's basketball matchup.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Better to be too early and have to try again, than be too late and have to catch up.
~ Paul Graham
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