🌱 Patch AM: How Iowa State’s new defensive guru is reshaping the Cyclones in Ames

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In today's newsletter:

• How Iowa State's new defensive guru is reshaping the Cyclones in Ames

Also on today's calendar: Loft Reserved.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Tuesday: A thunderstorm in spots, temps: high: 94, low: 68.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 92 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ross Watson brings unique perspective — and personality — to the Cyclones' defensive staff (cyclonefanatic.com) — Iowa State's defensive staff in Ames is adding a fresh twist this season with first-year defensive passing game coordinator Ross Watson, who brings an eclectic coaching background and big personality. Teammates and coaches describe him as a smart, creative "guru" helping refine the Cyclones' hybrid defense ahead of their Sept. 5 opener.
   

📸 Around Ames

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ames

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 11
• Roach Motel Zine Club — Kristin M Roach →
  Kristin M Roach Art, 138 Main St, Ames
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 15
• Loft Reserved →
  Dog·Eared Books, 203 Main St, Ames
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday August 31
• Volleyball: (Junior Varsity 3)
  Roland-Story Comm School District Des Moines Christian School Performance Hall
  5:59 pm
• Welcome to Medicare Seminar, Story County (Nevada) 8/31/2026 →
  Story County Medical Center, Story Cnty Medical Ctr, 640 S 19th St, Nevada
  6:00 pm
• Volleyball: Roland-Story vs Des Moines Christian (Junior Varsity 3)
  Roland-Story Comm School District Des Moines Christian School Main Gym
  6:00 pm
• Volleyball: Roland-Story vs Ankeny Centennial (Junior Varsity 3)
  Roland-Story Comm School District Des Moines Christian School Main Gym
  6:50 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Community & Family Resources at the Madrid Public Library
  Madrid Public Library Madrid Library, 100 West 3rd St., Madrid, IA, 50156, United States
  2:30 pm
• Girls Tennis: Ames vs Pella (Varsity)
  Roland-Story Comm School District Pella High School
  4:00 pm
• Girls Tennis: North Polk vs Dallas Center-Grimes (Varsity)
  Middle School Dallas Center - Grimes Oak View
  4:15 pm
• Girls Tennis: North Polk vs Dallas Center-Grimes (Level 2)
  Middle School Dallas Center - Grimes Oak View
  4:15 pm
• Girls Swimming & Diving: Ankeny vs Waukee Northwest (JV)
  Middle School Waukee CSD Natatorium
  5:00 pm
• Women's Soccer vs Bethany Lutheran College →
  Luther College Soccer Pitch, 700 College Dr, Decorah
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I really love natural gardens, tall grass and prairie gardens.
  As an avid walker and jogger I love seeing everyone's lovely, beautiful gardens, especially at twilight. I just have one suggestion: please use some… (Nextdoor Helena)

• Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitor in Ames. Apply here.
• Iowa State University posted a job opening for Assistant Professor in Supply Chain Management in Ames. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ames here.

🗞 Nearby News

Nevada

• MIFF: Sparks Movie Review (thephrasemaker.com)
• High School Football: How the Top Ten Fared Week One (westerniowatoday.com)

Boone

• Farm Progress Show coming to Boone early September (iowastatedaily.com)
• Court Summary from Boone County Attorney's Office (kwbg.com)
• Lowest price for diesel gas in Boone County at $5.06 in week ending Aug. 22 (rockfordsun.com)

Ok Ames! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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