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Ames
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Ames. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A West Des Moines refugee said his wife and children remain in eastern Afghanistan after a 6.0 earthquake hit just before midnight on Sunday, cracking their family home and turning neighbors' houses to rubble. His nephew said the damage means the home must be completely rebuilt and the Iowa Afghan Community and Culture Organization will hold a prayer vigil—he added that being away from his loved ones has increased his stress. Local 5
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Iowa State Fair officials announced the 2026 theme 'Fair Spirit'—a nod to the 1976 bicentennial fair that celebrated Iowa heritage and will embrace future innovations—and set the event for Aug. 13 to Aug. 23. KCCI
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Central Iowa 11-year-old Evie Ward sees blurred vision and uses myopia therapy contacts by day, glasses by night, and therapy drops to slow her worsening myopia—an approach recommended by optometrist Dr. Jenessa Lock of Lumen Eye Care. Lock says that both genetics and increased screen time are behind the growing trend in nearsightedness among many children. KCCI
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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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