Morning Ames! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
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Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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• 'Iowa Weird Vol. 2' brings Iowa's strange stories to Ames (iowastatedaily.com) — Ames readers can dive into Iowa's eeriest legends when Hayseed Press visits Dog-Eared Books on Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. to celebrate "Iowa Weird Vol. 2." The anthology features ghostly tales and true-history-inspired stories, including one from retired Ames City Attorney Mark O. Lambert, with chances for signings and discussion.
• All the way from Koshu, Japan (iowastatedaily.com) — Ames families recently hosted ninth-grade students from Koshu City, Japan, giving visitors a week to explore the Ames Public Library, city organizations, downtown, Iowa State, and Ames Middle School. Through the sister city exchange, local hosts and students traded language practice, daily-life experiences, and new friendships that continue long after the visit ends.
• Seasonal Checklist: Gutter Installation in Ames, IA (terristeffes.com) — If you own a home in Ames, this guide explains when to install or replace gutters and how to maintain them through Iowa's intense seasons. It walks through spring inspections, summer storm prep, fall cleanouts, winter protection, and what to ask local contractors so your basement and foundation stay dry.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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