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🌱 Patch AM: Have you seen this missing Story County man?
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What's up Ames! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Have you seen this missing Story County man?
- How Iowa State's StuGov speaker plans to reinvest in students this year
Also on today's calendar: Mind Over Miles 5k Run Walk and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Monday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 75 and low of 67 degrees.
- Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 73, low: 58.
- Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 65 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Story County Sheriff's Office seeks help finding missing man (bluewaterhealthyliving.com) — Story County authorities are asking Ames-area residents to help find 21-year-old Braxton Bickelhaupt, last seen Sept. 10 in the McCallsburg area wearing cowboy boots, shorts, and no shirt. Anyone who may have spotted him or someone matching that description is urged to call the Story County Sheriff's Office at 515-382-6566 with any information. 
• Meet the Iowa State Speaker of the StuGov Senate: Claire Hartley (iowastatedaily.com) — Ames‑area Iowa State students are getting a new year of leadership from Student Government Senate Speaker Claire Hartley, a senior focused on reinvesting in student experiences and campus events. She's organizing networking opportunities to connect senators with university decision‑makers and encourages classmates to seek out community through groups like StuGov and Clubfest, emphasizing that supportive peers are always nearby.
📸 Around Ames
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ames
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★ Featured events ★
- Loft Reserved →
Dog·Eared Books, 203 Main St, Ames
9:00 am
Tuesday September 15
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Other local events
- Sixty Forward Orientation Session →
Sixty Forward Center, 205 S Walnut Ave, Ames
9:00 am - Pinochle Meet-Up →
Sixty Forward Center, 205 S Walnut Ave, Ames
1:00 pm - Rovers at Reiman →
Ames IA
4:30 pm - Bored? Games! →
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6:30 pm - Puzzle Time in the Hobby Hub →
Sixty Forward Center, 205 S Walnut Ave, Ames
8:00 am - Learn 500 Meet-Up →
Sixty Forward Center, 205 S Walnut Ave, Ames
9:30 am - Bridge & Rummikub →
Sixty Forward Center, 205 S Walnut Ave, Ames
9:30 am - Hand and Foot & Euchre →
Sixty Forward Center, 205 S Walnut Ave, Ames
11:30 am - Cribbage & Mahjong →
Sixty Forward Center, 205 S Walnut Ave, Ames
1:30 pm - Ada Hayden Golf Cart Tours →
Ada Hayden, 5205 Grand Ave, Ames
1:30 pm - Mind Over Miles 5k Run Walk →
Ada Hayden Heritage Park, 5205 Grand Ave, Ames
8:00 am
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Sunday October 4
📣 Ames Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- STILL MISSING ORANGE/WHITE CAT
My sweet boy is still missing since 9/6. He was lost downtown, but could be elsewhere by now. Please let me know if you've seen him or have any leads… (Nextdoor Helena) - I grew up in LA with excellent Mexican food and Abedarlos is the closest to authentic Mexican-American food as I've found.
The only difference is in the spice (heat) level - here they keep the spice level very low, while in LA it can be pretty high (which I love). (Nextdoor Sunset Ridge)
- City Of Ames Iowa posted a job opening for AQUATICS - Lifeguard / Swim Instructor (Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center) in Ames. Apply here.
- Iowa State University posted a job opening for Financial Aid Advisor II in Ames. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ames here.
🗞 Nearby News
Boone
- Over 260 Dealers Invest in New Precision Spraying Technology (farm-equipment.com)
- Hometown Boy Repeats In Boone Stock Cars (speedsport.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: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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