Good morning, Ames.

On the weekend, 92-year-old Bruce Beals—an Air Force veteran and lifelong motorcycle enthusiast—shared his passion with the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Chapter 39-1 in Clive, as photos from Susan Miller of Meadowview of Clive Senior Living captured the event.

He owned more than 50 motorcycles in his lifetime—he even raced twice at Daytona Bike Week.

ISU senior Tyler Perkins is raising funds for the Food Bank of Iowa during the college football season — every yard he averages brings $2 to the charity with local partners matching the donations.

Fans may also contribute between $10 and $25 based on punt distances to help fight hunger in the state.

The Story County Sheriff's Office warned residents about an arrest warrant scam that demanded money through a BTC kiosk — officials pointed out red flags like the fake 'BTC NCIC kiosk' and urged anyone who received such documents to contact authorities.

Recent cool weather reminded Iowans that fall colors will soon start changing although peak viewing normally occurs in October.

Forecasts show a stretch of 80-degree days and 60-degree nights into mid-September—prolonged warmth that may delay the vivid display.

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.

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.

UCF Knights vs. Iowa State Cyclones Women's Basketball

2:00 – 3:30 PM — Hilton Coliseum — Cost information not provided — Watch an exciting women's basketball matchup featuring the UCF Knights and Iowa State Cyclones.

Kansas Jayhawks vs Iowa State Cyclones Women's Basketball

11:59 p.m. – 1:29 a.m. — Hilton Coliseum — Tickets from $57 — Catch the thrilling clash of two top women's basketball teams in Ames.

West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Iowa State Cyclones Men's Basketball

Mon, Oct 6 11:59 PM – Tue, Oct 7 1:29 AM — Hilton Coliseum — Tickets from $92 — Catch the thrilling matchup between the Mountaineers and Cyclones in Ames.