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Ames
Tuesday, September 9th, 2025
Good morning, Ames. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Iowa State University police reported 13 arrests and 39 alcohol citations on Saturday when Iowa State hosted Iowa in the annual Cy-Hawk game—eight arrests were for public intoxication and one for OWI, with citations issued for underage possession, and the department recorded 67 first aid calls along with five ambulance transports as it urged fans to drink responsibly. KCCI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ KCCI has received 10 regional Emmy nominations for overall excellence and news excellence, including nods for its morning show covering the end of the legislative session and for the Greenfield Strong news special. Meteorologist Zane Satre, reporters Eric Hanson and Olivia Tyler, and the promotions team were recognized — winners will be announced in October. KCCI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa Department of Corrections reported a drop in the recidivism rate to 32.8% for fiscal year 2025—3% lower than last year, marking the lowest rate in a decade. Gov. Kim Reynolds and DOC Director Beth Skinner credited better treatment, education, and reentry practices for the decline. KCCI
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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