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Ames
Friday, December 5th, 2025
Good morning, Ames. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of December.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A judge in Polk County ruled that Omaha Stem Cells and its related companies misled Iowans with unproven stem cell treatments from 2018 to 2020 and ordered nearly $1M in penalties, permanently barring them from similar advertising. Local 5
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health experts say more respiratory illnesses are expected after Christmas as holiday gatherings increase; only 24% of Iowans have received a flu shot so far, so officials urge residents to vaccinate soon+ protect vulnerable groups. Local 5
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Teen Advisory Group (TAG)
5-6 p.m. — Ames Public Library — Free entry — Collaborate with peers to plan teen events, share book recommendations, and enjoy snacks.
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Nutcracker Ballet at Stephens Auditorium
1-4 p.m. — Stephens Auditorium — Cost Info — Experience the enchanting magic of The Nutcracker this Christmas season.
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Houston Christian Huskies vs. Iowa State Cyclones Men's Basketball
7-8:30 p.m. — Hilton Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Watch an exciting matchup as the Houston Christian Huskies take on the Iowa State Cyclones in men's basketball.
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No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The beauty of a living thing is not the atoms that go into it, but the way those atoms are put together.
~ Carl Sagan
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